<prompt> Human: I know Ill take a hit on taxes. I got a new job 4 hours away and dont have the cash for moving expenses. I looked into my 401k and I have about 4,000. But it only said I can take it out if I have finical hardship. I.e medical bills, house foreclosure. Can I access it after I leave my current company?  <response>: Youre going to get obliterated on taxes and worse than that you shouldnt be viewing your 401k as a piggy bank you can bust open every time something unplanned occurs. If you keep doing this over your career youll never build up any retirement savings.How much do you actually need for moving expenses? Get a Uhaul and some friends and do it all yourself for a few hundred bucks, shouldnt be that expensive. 