Hi all. This past Wednesday, I got a job offer from my prospective employer for a full-time position. We are going to finalize all the details this coming Tuesday and everything I've seen in the offer is within my expectations. I was just wondering if it's common practice to ask for some sort of relocation package. I'm not expecting much, but there are a few things that I need to pay attention to when I start looking for accommodation. I'll be coming from Singapore.
I understand that Hong Kong landlords often ask for 2 months worth of deposit. My worry is that after I do my quarantine, and my employer presumably puts me in temporary housing for 3 or 4 weeks (conservatively), I won't have enough money to fork out a deposit until I get my first paycheck.
Is it perfectly reasonable to ask the employer to help me cover the deposit expenses first? Or perhaps ask for an extended accommodation until I have enough HKD in my bank account to cover all the upfront expenses? This is my only concern. I'm not asking for a free condo or grocery allowance or something outrageous.
Any insight or feedback based on experience would be greatly appreciated!