Relocating for your career means starting over in virtually every way. You’ll have a new job, a new home, and new people in your life all at once. To help alleviate some of the stress that may come with a major life change, you can use this brief checklist to streamline your moving process and help you save some money along the way.
Month Four: Start the Search
The first step in moving is starting your home search unless you do not yet have a job lined up. If you’re looking for a new job, the first step you should take is to create a professional resume. You can do it online using a resume creator and free templates. Then you only need to add your own content, including images and information.
Once you have a job, you can start your house search. First, consider your financial status and what you need from your home. You can save money by purchasing a home “as is,” which means the owner did not make any repairs before the sale, making all repairs your responsibility. Just be mindful of the dangers of this process. Hire an attorney to examine the land records for any red flags before you sign. Remember to make the location a priority. You want to be close to your new job.
Month Three: Begin Decluttering and Packing
Depending on the size of your current place, you may need to start the decluttering process around three months before you move. Research shows that getting rid of clutter and downsizing is a great way to relieve stress, and relocating for a job can be very stressful. Start by moving from one room to the next and getting rid of things you do not need. You can make piles of items you intend to keep, sell, trash, or donate. Then take the time to label each box by room, starting with one room at a time. If you have items you can’t take with you but do not want to donate, trash, or sell, consider getting a storage unit.
Month Two: Hire a Moving Company
To help alleviate some of the stress of moving, hire a moving company to take care of the strenuous labor. If money is a concern, you can use the income you generated selling some of your items during the downsizing phase. Keep in mind that the reason you give yourself a minimum of four months to get through this checklist is that you can give yourself that time to start speaking as well. Just make sure you get the company before you hire them. You can use online review website ReviewsAffi to get an unbiased opinion.
Month One: Get to Know Your Community
Finally, once you are settled into your new home, you have the opportunity to start making connections with your new neighbors and coworkers. Go to networking events and get involved in your neighborhood activities. You can even throw your own block party to meet new people.
Once you move into your new home and start your new job, it should not take long to find balance and stability in your life again. Moving can be stressful, but with this checklist, you’ll be more organized and better prepared. Remember to stay flexible. Things can go wrong, but you can always get back on track.