If you were offered a job in another city—or your current employer asked you to relocate—would you make the move?
Some would say yes in a heartbeat, while others might struggle with the uncertainty that accompanies such a big change.
To avoid problems like this, ask yourself the following questions before you relocate for a job:
- Will I love my new job?
- Where will I live?
- Who will pay for relocation expenses?
- What is the cost of living like in this new city? Can I afford to live in the new city and still save some money? Click here to find out
- What does the future of this company or position look like?
- Is the job one in which I can definitely envision myself learning and advancing my career?
- Is the culture of the new company and new city a good match for me and my family?
- Will we make friends easily?
- Will living and working in the new city provide me with better opportunities than my current situation?
- What are the benefits of relocating for this job? Do they outweigh the obstacles?
- Is my significant other on board and where will he or she work?
- What is there to do in the new city besides work? Click here to find out
- What am I leaving behind?
- Do I do well with change?
- Where will my kids go to school? Does the school system have a good reputation? Click here to find out
- What is the neighborhood like? Click here to find out
- What is the weather like? Click here to find out
- What’s my backup plan if things don’t work out?
- Will my family be happy in this new place?
- Will I be happy?
