conversation: User (VSAngel): "I was hired and told I'd be working remotely full time. However, 5 months later, my former director leaves his job and I'm told to come in to office full time. They say it will be temporary for half a year, but no exact guaranteed timeline - and because of my work equipment they will give me an office which makes me think this is going to be permanent. The problem is living costs are substantially higher as I have to move and live in the city how. Is this something I should I bring up? Any suggestions how to word this? \n\nAdditional info: I'm moving from a suburb in VA to DC North. Coworker (who's been here longer) is allowed to still work remotely except for weekly meetings. They're giving me time to relocate (not off, just telecommute time) which means they know this is going to be a move.\n\nUpdate: Wow. Thanks for encouragement everyone. PF has spoken. Gathering data ammo to make a call. God I hope I don't lose my job.\n\nUpdate 2: Called and went to voicemail. To be continued tomorrow...\n\nUpdate 3: Manager called me back. They were not willing to offer any compensation. They also told me what I suspected all along... My position will no longer be remote, but in-office, even though they admitted they did offer me that (against HR's preference) hiring me. They eventually want to fully bring our team to on-site. I asked if after half a year of this will change, they said no it will not (contradicting the previous statement).\n\nThey said they'll give me time to think about it. I am thinking if it's worth living in an area I don't like, and kissing goodbye to half my paycheck for rent (done with living with strangers in DC... Most are cool but the few bad eggs you run into really ruins your life).\n\nUpdate 4 and privacy the last: Sharing a place - not even my own - is breaking 35% (if I want my commute to be an hour or so every day). I know that's a deal breaker for the redditors who are telling me to leave... Seriously, screw DC. What this has taught me is always stay on your toes."
  Self: "Any time the terms of your employment change, it is reasonable to reassess your wages.  Relocation is definitely one of those times. \n\nHow far of a move are you taking?"
  User (VSAngel): "From VA (a suburban city) to DC."
  Vandoren3 (Vandoren3): "Good lord, yes living costs skyrocket in DC so for sure ask for a higher wage"
  User (VSAngel): "Any suggestions how to word this and how to calculate how much to ask for? I'm new, recently graduated, don't want to rock the boat, but I calculated costs and I'm not willing for rent to take half of my paycheck."
  mk1power (mk1power): "Just like that. "
  