Applying for an out of state job with no intention of moving?

[Anonymous]

We live in the DC area. DH is looking for a job with a very large company that is headquartered here and came across a perfect fit for him, however, this position happens to be in the NY office. I told him to apply and we'll see what happens.

Is it crazy to think that they would let him work in the NY office 2 days a week and at headquarters or at home the rest of the week? We have family in NY that he could stay with for that 1 night a week, so its not crazy on our side. His field (finance) is primarily in NY, so there may be more and better job opportunities for him there.

If he does get an interview, at what point can or should he bring up this option? He'd probably get a phone interview first (based on experience with the company) but I dont want them to discount him as a candidate before a real interview.

Has anyone done this?

[Anonymous]

It's pretty arrogant, unless your DH is someone very special. I'm sure they will see his address and assume he will move or ask in the interview.

[Anonymous]

Why won't you consider moving to NY? The NY suburbs are pretty similar to the DC suburbs. If the issue is your job, would you be able to work remotely? Anyone I know who has this arrangement got it after working on-site for a while and establishing credibility. You might be able to arrange this with your job more easily. If your DH works in finance, there will always be more jobs in NY.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why won't you consider moving to NY? The NY suburbs are pretty similar to the DC suburbs. If the issue is your job, would you be able to work remotely? Anyone I know who has this arrangement got it after working on-site for a while and establishing credibility. You might be able to arrange this with your job more easily. If your DH works in finance, there will always be more jobs in NY.

We just dont want to live in NY. We love the area here, just bought a house, have family nearby, great friends, and I have a great job. I also REALLY dont like NY, despite our siblings living up there and its way more expensive.

We wouldnt consider him applying out of state if the HQ wasnt local. Figure there is a better shot at flexibility when HQ has a group here doing the same type of work, even if this particular position is in NY. I agree that its sort of presumptuous, but in this day and age of flexiplace and telework, it didnt seem like such a big stretch to look into it.

[Anonymous]

I think you just need to be clear about your intent and see what happens but don't expect them to change things for your husband. When I am hiring for a position and see an out-of-town address I always ask about moving. In that case, your husband would have to be clear about his intentions or lie about them. If he lies, he's setting himself up for a fall. If he simply doesn't tell anyone during the phone interview he's still setting himself up for a fall. There's nothing more annoying than being hit with a surprise when you're already into the hiring process and it makes the hiring manager not trust the applicant any further.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We live in the DC area. DH is looking for a job with a very large company that is headquartered here and came across a perfect fit for him, however, this position happens to be in the NY office. I told him to apply and we'll see what happens.

Is it crazy to think that they would let him work in the NY office 2 days a week and at headquarters or at home the rest of the week? We have family in NY that he could stay with for that 1 night a week, so its not crazy on our side. His field (finance) is primarily in NY, so there may be more and better job opportunities for him there.

If he does get an interview, at what point can or should he bring up this option? He'd probably get a phone interview first (based on experience with the company) but I dont want them to discount him as a candidate before a real interview.

Has anyone done this?

Having gone through a few relos, I an tell u that HR is pretty smart about this kind of thing. They know that people try to do just what you're suggesting quite often. Many of them ask in the first sentence of the very first conversation " ....just want to make sure that u understand that the job is in NY and would require a relocation. Are you okay with that..." At that point it is incumbent upon you to be truthful and NOT waste their time. perhaps let the next guy on the list who is willing to relocate have a shot at the job. Nothing pisses recruiters off more than a candidate who thinks they're slick.

If he's going to interview you need to be open to moving OR having him come home to DC on the weekends so u don't have to move.