I teach computer science to undergrads and write for The Renegade Coder. I'm most likely taking care of my daughter, watching the Penguins, or reading manga.
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Education
B.S. in CE from CWRU 2016; M.S. in CSE from OSU 2020; PhD in EED from OSU 2024
Yeah, it was a sticky situation because the contract was ambiguous. It basically stated that the relocation money had to be paid back if you left within a year of the expiration date of the benefit. Apparently, the expiration date of the money (not sure how a lump sum expires) was a year after I got it, so I had to stay two years to avoid the penalty (left 4 months early).
That's rough. I'm trying to think of an alternative contract that would protect the employer's initial investment but also not hold your money hostage. One year seems like a more reasonable compromise.
I teach computer science to undergrads and write for The Renegade Coder. I'm most likely taking care of my daughter, watching the Penguins, or reading manga.
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Education
B.S. in CE from CWRU 2016; M.S. in CSE from OSU 2020; PhD in EED from OSU 2024
Yeah, it was a sticky situation because the contract was ambiguous. It basically stated that the relocation money had to be paid back if you left within a year of the expiration date of the benefit. Apparently, the expiration date of the money (not sure how a lump sum expires) was a year after I got it, so I had to stay two years to avoid the penalty (left 4 months early).
That's rough. I'm trying to think of an alternative contract that would protect the employer's initial investment but also not hold your money hostage. One year seems like a more reasonable compromise.
Agreed! Two years is a long time, and I’d argue that I more than paid them back at the time. Rules are rules though—or so I’m told! Haha