I love my current job, but I am wanting to relocate to a new state and I’m scared I won’t be able to keep it.

Lexy Minervini

May 3,2022 at 9:43PM UTC

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I love my current job, but I am wanting to relocate to a new state and I’m scared I won’t be able to keep it.

I am a fully remote worker for a medium-large company (2000+ employees), but I am looking to move to a new state. Is it reasonable to ask my boss if I can relocate permanently?

My main concern is that remote work is relatively new to my company and no one currently lives in the state that I want to relocate to. I am aware that taxes and cost would be big decision factors.

I feel like I might be overthinking this, so any insight would be helpful!

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Tracy V.May 3,2022 at 10:30PM UTC
If you are great at what you do, it is likely not an issue and you should inquire about the possibility of doing so. That's the benefit of remote work! It may be a new concept but the benefits can be great for the company when they have the right people in the right roles being highly productive from anywhere! Go for it.
AnonymousMay 3,2022 at 10:31PM UTC
If you want assurances, having an honest discussion would clarify things and let you know what you can expect. Then you can decide whether or not to move.
Tomilyn RichardsMay 4,2022 at 12:12PM UTC
I was in this exact scenario. Life changed after I accepted a job and while I was remote, there was a Hybrid model coming back. I approached my leaders with the situation and was so glad they were supportive in me keeping my role and making me full time remote. I didn't plan to move when I accepted the job and honestly, would have preferred a hybrid model vs remote. But my significant other got a dream job offer with full relocation... I couldn't be the reason he said no. I was grateful. Just ASK!! I think it is worth the conversation!!
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMay 7,2022 at 3:04PM UTC
It can be an issue regarding taxes. The company has to be set up to pay people in your new state.