alt Hacker NewsWell, historically, taking a new job often meant relocating which is a big expense for the employer (who typically paid relo for engineering jobs) and is hugely disruptive for the employee. Definitely not just a shrug for everyone concerned if things don't work out after a bit.
Less true in hotbeds for a given industry. But I've had relocation paid twice in my career and it was just a given.
Never in my 25 years has an employer made good on their offer to help with relocating. Often they expect you to be there already.
They’ll say they will help. Even have you fill out a form. Then when it comes time to cover the expense, they come up with excuses on why they won’t.