A Pre-Move Checklist for Career-Related Relocation

Getting a new job is exciting, but when you add moving across the country, it can feel overwhelming. For some people, starting a new job is stressful as they have to adjust to a new environment. This stress can be aggravated by the requirement to move to a new place, pick a school for your kids, and find a good place to live. Amidst all this activity, you also need to create a game plan for the first three months on the job. To make your move hassle-free, here are things you need to do.

Research Your New Home

When you know you’ll need to move, you should begin looking at community profiles in the community of your new employer. You need some advanced research on housing expenses or the cost of living in the new location before signing any lease.

Explore the area to familiarize yourself with the different amenities and features available. Remember some often neglected things to look for like sightlines, the number of sockets in the home, and noise levels. Also, check proximity to neighboring homes and other important amenities.

Proximity to Your Job

You want a location that allows you to commute to and from your new job smoothly. The idea is to choose a location that is covered by public transport, allowing you to access your new job faster.

After finding a job in a new city, you want to ensure the place you choose to stay offers public transportation options or excellent infrastructure to ensure easy access to your new job. If you’re still on the market for a new job, you should consider hiring a service like MJW careers to help you with writing a resume. The professionals can also assist you with interview preparation to improve your chances of landing a new job.

Double Check Finances

Relocating is expensive. Talk with your new employer to know if they offer a relocation package or assistance. You can negotiate your relocation with the offer letter, so collaborate with the recruiter to see if they are flexible to allow you to settle without breaking the bank.

Demonstrate confidence in what you’re requesting and show the research you conducted about the cost of living in the city or town. You need an estimated number when applying, so you’ll avoid negotiating without knowledge of what you can afford. Most employers have a relationship with top relocation companies, so they can make it easier for you by giving you a relocation package.

Decide if You Should Hire Moving Help

It can be difficult to get people to help you plan and work on moving your items to your new place. Depending on your situation, you should decide if you should consider hiring moving help. Evaluate available options early and determine whether you would prefer to work with moving professionals.

Some items require expenses and special care to move. You should plan how to move things like artwork, a piano, and fragile, valuable items. Talk with the moving company to get an estimate upfront.

Organize Items to Donate or Sell

The idea is to make your move less expensive and as easy to handle as possible. So, you should not move with items you don’t need as this would amount to overstuffing the moving boxes. You can make some money selling the items you don’t need online. Sell online through apps like Instagram or Facebook, as these allow you to reach many people.

Conclusion

Preparing to relocate is easy if you understand what to expect and are prepared to handle the change of environment. Research your new home to know what the neighborhood has to offer. Check for things like social amenities and public transportation.

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