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<p>Well, that’s a horse of a different color.</p>
<p>In this case, when you accept the position, tell them “I am thrilled to have received the offer; I’m looking forward to learning a lot and making a big contribution. And, by the way, how is it determined where new hires are assigned?”</p>
<p>That might open the door to a mention. I agree that they might have assumed that, because you’re now on the East coast, you’re interested in East coast.</p>