When negotiating a new job, how do you approach the signing bonus conversation and the relocation expenses conversation?

Context: consultant (almost SC) looking to relocate from Toronto to London, UK.

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1) research how much the relocation is typically
2) "hello mr recruiter, in addition to the base salary offered I would like relocation expenses of $XX and since I am leaving my current firm, I will not be receiving my year end bonus. Therefore I would also require a signing bonus of $XX".

I've always found it easier to be straight forward. When speaking with a recruiter tell them what you want. It's not their money to give, so they won't judge you, they'll just go through their process of asking for it for their chain of command.

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Makes sense. It's probably trickier if you're dealing directly with a firm, but the same concepts apply I guess

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Hi OP! Did you end up making this move? Would love some advice as I’m currently looking to move from Toronto to London, UK as well. Could I reach out to ask you some questions?

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