Julia* called me with cautious excitement to let me know that she received the job offer of her dreams, as global workplace experience director at a leading consumer brand company. On one hand, she was ecstatic at reaching her goal to work for a recognized brand. Yet Julia’s reservation about the offer stemmed from the fact that it required her to relocate to the employer’s headquarters a thousand miles away. With two kids in elementary school, she didn’t want to move, but she also didn’t want to lose this opportunity. She needed to know how to negotiate the relocation issue.
How to Negotiate a Remote Work Arrangement
Frame the conversation as a win-win.
July 28, 2021
Summary.
How exactly should you ask for a work-from-anywhere arrangement when negotiating a job offer, or when you’ve been working virtually and don’t want to return in-person to the office? The author offers five steps: 1) Demonstrate how it will benefit your employer. 2) Show the impact you can make. 3) Be prepared to take a pay cut if you’re relocating. 4) Use data to prove you can be successful working remotely. 5) Don’t expect a one-and-done conversation.