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[quote=Anonymous][quote=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?[/quote]

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. [/quote]

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