Whether you’re relocating for a new job, or your current job is asking you to relocate, moving can be both exciting and frightening at the same time. But if you plan ahead and do your necessary research, you can take a lot of the stress out of the move. There are 5 things that you should look into or ask your supervisor before relocating.
Ask Your Supervisor About Relocation Benefits
Many companies will provide their employees with relocation benefits when they are necessary. Make sure to ask your supervisor what benefits you are allocated in this process. Some employers partner with a relocation company, which offers many financial benefits. It is important for you to know what you are getting yourself into when agreeing to relocate for work.
Choose Short Term Corporate Housing
Corporate housing provides you with several benefits and amenities that you don’t get with hotels. Customers live in luxurious suites, equipped with a full kitchen, laundry, ensuite, free Wi-Fi, and more, for several months at a time. The cost benefit is significantly more effective than staying in a hotel for weeks on end.
Living in short term corporate housing for the first few months of your relocation will give you much needed time to get comfortable in the new city and to learn the surrounding neighbourhoods. Living in the city for a few months will help you to make an informed decision when deciding to purchase a new home; you will know what to look for and what neighbourhood is favourable before purchasing a home.
Plan A Preview Trip
Plan a trip to your new city before you relocate there. This will help you feel more comfortable with the move and it’ll allow you to start getting to know the area a bit before you’re ready to move. While you’re there, ask your short term corporate housing provider if you can take a tour of the suite to make sure everything is up to your standards.
Research The Area
Before you move to your new home, do some research on what’s in the area. This will be different for everybody and is based on your individual differences. You may want to know where the closest gym is, shopping centre, or hospital. If you have an idea of where things are before you move in, you will feel a lot more at ease.
Network With Friends or Colleagues in the City
Relocating is considerably easier when you have friends to comfort you. If you don’t have any friends already living in the city, ask your employer if they can connect you with a colleague working in the city. You will be able to ask them questions, and have a friendly face on your first day at work.
