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THE QUESTION LIFE CYCLE

• Does the company provide reimbursement for the tax gross-up of
the taxable portion of moving expenses?

• In the event my landlord is unwilling to release me from my lease,
will the company assume the obligation for the lease?

THE COMMUNITY

Only after significant mutual interest is established or an actual
job offer is in hand should you ask questions about the community
where you will be living and working. The precious time of the inter-
view is better spent on establishing mutual interest. There will be
ample time to collect this information after the interview. Of course,
the company will have a lot of material promoting the community
in which it operates. But also collect independent information from
real estate agents, chambers of commerce, and other responsible
agencies. The following is a checklist of issues you should be con-
versant with as you and your family make a decision. Most of these
issues deal with cost.

Housing or Rental Costs

• Mortgage costs
• Real estate taxes
• Home owner’s insurance
• Utility costs
• Electricity
• Water
• Heat
• Natural gas
• State income taxes (if any)
• Local income taxes (city, county, township)
• Personal property taxes (if any)
• Other assessments of taxes
• Commuting costs

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