LD Max,
That's a fair enough response however you did say 'lodging' which is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as 'a temporary place of residence. 2 (lodgings) a rented room or rooms, usually in the same residence as the owner' hence my apparent misunderstanding.
Mcdonal, you are suggesting that the employer provide accommodation which is not standard business practice when one is accepting a permanent position allbeit away from one's home domicile. Never mind self sponsored type ratings, how about self sponsored accommodation, every other profession, practically, pays for their own accommodation, why should pilots be so different?
And for one or two of the other smart ass's around here, ever been asked the question by an employer 'are you willing to relocate?', well guess what, if an employer asks that then you're supposed to answer 'yes'.