I was recruited to do low level systems programming at a well known company in Texas. However the job actually involved doing solutions engineering work and server lab management work.
- I was too depressed to get anything done over the last whole year because I had this overwhelming feeling that I was cheated.
- I have Tinnitus. Server lab is noisy even with noise cancellation headphones. Ringing became worse Everytime I spent more than an hour in the server lab.
After 9 months I was put on a performance improvement plan(PIP). I am 1.5 months into the plan and I found another job. I want to leave now.
However these people spent a lot of money in relocating me.
- Relocation bonus: 7K
- Packers/Movers, Temporary storage: 10K?
- Temporary accommodation, flight tickets, transportation: 11K?
- Immigration related expenses: 5K to 10K?
My last paycheck would be for around 12K. The total amount I owe them would be 25K? So I would still owe them 13K.
Any tips on how I can negotiate it down. The contract says that they won't pro-rate the relocation payment if I leave early.