Ask Yourself These 20 Questions Before You Relocate For Work

Moving for work is one of the top five reasons for relocation. When you are moving for anything other than work things are different. When you are moving for a new job, you have a limited amount of time to prepare for the relocation and get lesser time to get settled into a new city. Ask yourself these questions before you take the leap. It will not only prepare you for the move but also help you in analyzing whether the move is worth it. Here goes.

1. What are my reasons for moving away?
2. Is this move the best life choice at the moment?
3. Will I love my job?
4. What will be the cost of living in the city I am moving to?
5. What is the tax structure?
6. Am I sure I am not escaping or running away from something?
7. Is the city I am moving to a place where I will have a good work-life balance?
8. What is the weather in the city like?
9. Do I know someone from that city already?
10. How much money do I need to set aside for relocation?
11. Do I need to hire a relocation expert?
12. What will I be going away from?
13. Will I be happy and be able to make new friends?
14. What are the perks that the new job is offering me?
15. How will my family feel about this?
16. Will my better half and kids be able to adjust with the move?
17. What is my backup plan if things do not as planned?
18. What is the difference between my pay package and the kind of role I am playing now and I will be playing in the future?
19. Am I someone who can adapt well to change?
20. Should I make this a temporary change and test the waters?

While answering these questions, be honest and take your time. All of these questions will play an important role in deciding whether you should move and if you do move, it will help you in dealing with it.

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