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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP - I am a recruiter. I’ve worked both for agencies and in house. You’ve left a lot of important context out of your post.

1. Is this the company’s internal recruiter?
2. Did you apply to a position with them that offered relocation or did they come to you?
3. Is there  posted salary range and if so where is the offer in comparison to the range? If not what have they said? Ask them what internal equity is for the role. 
4. What level of IC role is this? You say they put you through a testing usually for management. Is it a fellow or chief architect or equivalent role? Why did they ask you to do the testing?

I could go on but overall I’m guessing there is a mismatch in expectations between you and them. [/quote]

One more thing, either way more than $5k is likely appropriate for either a sign on or relocation bonus. What is the total package though? Is there a sign on and relocation bonus? Stock? [/quote]

Just the 5k incentive, which is paid out with the first paycheck (and taxed, so really about $3500-4000).  The recruiter intimated that for management roles they have a whole relocation infrastructure in place but suggested this would not be available for this role.

It would cost, obviously, tens of thousands of dollars to relocate.  They didn’t say anything about corporate housing, house hunting trips, per diem, etc etc. But the hiring manager really wanted me - I wonder if they would be able to make any of that happen. Idk.[/quote]

Recruiter here again. Unless you are in a bad situation now or really want to relocate to this city, it sounds like this is not the right role for you. Most companies stick pretty close to the mid point when they bring people in. If they were to bump you up within the pay band for this role close to the top or within 10-15% of the top, your future raises will be likely not be as good unless you get a promotion. The hiring manager really wants you because you are likely either at the top of the experience range for that pay band or over experienced for that pay band. It's possible you could negotiate for the relocation package but honestly it doesn't sound like it's worth it to me unless they can bring you in at a higher pay grade/position.[/quote]

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