What to consider before relocating for a job?
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What to consider before relocating for a job?
Is Relocating For Work Worth It? 10 Things To Consider
- Who will pay relocation costs?
- Will my salary increase, or will my money go further?
- What does the future of the company look like?
- Is there an opportunity to move up in the company?
- Will the new job be satisfying?
- Do I think I’ll have a good relationship with my new boss?
- What is my comfort level with change?
How do you know when it’s time to move to a new city?
If you’re still unsure about starting over in a new city, check out these 8 clues that it’s time to move:
- You Hate Your Job.
- You Can’t Find Work.
- You Are Haunted By Bad Memories.
- You Belong Somewhere Else.
- Fate Steps In.
- You’re In The Wrong Climate.
- You’re Always Broke.
- You’re In a Rut.
Where is the best place to relocate?
- Raleigh, North Carolina. Affordability: 6 out of 10.
- Austin, Texas. Affordability: 7 out of 10.
- Colorado Springs, Colorado. Affordability: 8 out of 10.
- Boston, Massachusetts. Affordability: 4 out of 10.
- Atlanta, Georgia. Affordability: 7 out of 10.
- Tampa, Florida.
- Nashville, Tennessee.
- Kansas City, Missouri.
How do you stay calm when moving?
These 7 tips on how to make moving less stressful are a good place to start.
- Accept that stress is a normal part of the moving process. Overcoming moving stress starts with acceptance.
- Give yourself enough time.
- Start small.
- Stay organized.
- Hire professional movers.
- Ask for help.
- Get some sleep.
How stressful is it to move?
Research has shown that moving is more stressful than divorce. ON conducted a survey of 2,000 people, and six out of 10 people cited moving as the most stressful life event with divorce or a break up coming in second. What’s more, if you’re moving because of a break up, the stress can become overwhelming.
