We have just started negotiations regarding the relocation package and were shocked to find out the following. Apparently there are 2 options an expat and a relocation package. The relocation packae basically covers what it sounds like: shipping stuff to Hong Kong and some minor one time expenses. The Company has told us that they are cutting back expenses and expat packages are not available. I am shocked. We are a 2 income family with real estate back home, I would lose my job and they want to cover almost nothing.....is this the new norm? No housing allowance? No flights back home? nothing? can somebody put this into perspective please? My husband is a mid level banker for a big financial institution. Thanks in advance!