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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Seems like a terrific thing for everyone if you can make it work.

Give her as much notice as possible.  Consider her needs when you're buying a new place.  Realize that she might be a bit more dependent on/enmeshed with you all in a new location than she is right now (won't have any social networks, etc...)  Think of ways to help her adapt to the new location - hobby groups, church connections, etc...

Write a new contract inclusive of the move, minimum expectations, etc... For instance - she might agree to commit to a minimum of a year continued employment, otherwise she is required to reimburse you for the relo expenses.  Or you can amortize that - if she leaves in the first year she owes you 100% of the relo costs, if she leaves in year 2 she owes you 35%.  (We do this with new hires and it is VERY effective for retention.)  If you put that kind of clause in your contract it gives you huge peace of mind.  I would also give her a moving bonus (which helps offset the sting of the relo payback clauses.)  I'd give her a 5 or 10k bonus - not reimbursable, just a pure bonus - upon arrival in the new city.  I'd also give her some flexibility for time off to explore the new area.

I might also include her in an advance trip to see the house, the area, etc...
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Only a fool would sign such an agreement .[/quote]

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