But it's smart to ask for a letter detailing your agreement and any promises that were made to you. You're ready to give the new boss your all, but you're sure going to miss those four weeks of vacation as you build up your new entitlement from scratch. Get a sense of your prospective employer's feelings on this. Some firms dole out vacation strictly on seniority, but others have special deals for new hires, especially midcareer movers. If you end up with less vacation than you had before, figure out how much it's worth to you and try to get your new salary to reflect the difference.
Timing can make a difference.
Starting before a specific date, perhaps July 1 or October 1, may earn you credit for a full year's employment in determining vacation. And leaving your old firm a few days later than planned may mean an extra week of vacation pay. An office with a window. Some benefits reflect a company's ethic. If offices are meticulously rationed by seniority or status, it will be hard to get one out of the mold.