Originally Posted by joshua362

I reckons it also depends on your financial situation and sense of adventure.

Today, I'd definitely take the relocations package.

Right out of college, deep in student loan, broke, having worked every summer since I was 11, having a friend in a new city, youth on my side and still a bit of a college wild streak in me (despite going into a very conservative profession), I'd UPS my stuff, buy a one way ticket and pocket at least $4000.

My spoiled, pampered, everything paid for kids, maybe not...