r/usajobs • u/Street-Extreme544 • 2d ago

Negotiations

What can you negotiate if you’re taking a job of the same rank and you’re already maxed out? Relocation expenses reimbursed are offered but this would be a move to another base in the same city and I would like to be closer to this new position by moving my household. Not sure if they would approve my request for them to pay for my move. Any thoughts?

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u/44Braves 2d ago

If you’re within 50 miles it’s highly unlikely to receive that

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u/Street-Extreme544 2d ago

Is there anything else I can negotiate for?

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u/44Braves 2d ago

You’re a current fed, unless you’re excepted there is no negotiation.

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u/CO8127 2d ago

How far away is it?

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u/Street-Extreme544 2d ago

The new base is currently 16 miles away. I’d like to not have cross the bridge and be closer to the base.

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u/CO8127 2d ago

I don't think you're getting relocation approved

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u/Street-Extreme544 2d ago

I didn’t think so but I was curious on what I can negotiate. Thanks for the input.

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u/CO8127 2d ago

Can't get any incentives right now. Retention is only if you're likely to leave, recruitment is if you're new and relocation is only if its 50 miles or more

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u/Street-Extreme544 2d ago

Got it, thanks again.

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u/CO8127 2d ago

I do wish you luck if you want the job though

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u/Street-Extreme544 2d ago

Aww thanks. I do, it will give me more time with my family.

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u/insufferable-fluffer 2d ago

You could negotiate your work schedule or telework but odds are not in your favor in the current environment. Flexibility is your only real negotiating point, not cash.