What You Need to Consider when Relocating

Moving to a new place can be an exciting yet overwhelming undertaking. If you’ve been offered a job offer in a new state, chances are you won’t be ready to pick up and move overnight. There are many factors to work out and logistical considerations to ponder.

What you need to consider when relocating to a new city

Deciding to relocate

First and foremost, you need to decide whether or not relocating will be worth the time and effort. If it’s for a new job or new position in a company, you must decide whether or not you will love the new job and whether the move is financially sound.

Consider:

• Is the company culture right?
• Are there activities to do outside of work?
• What’s the cost of living in the new location?
• Will I be able to advance in my career?
• Do the pros outweigh the cons?
• Does the company offer a relocation package?

You need to factor in your spouse and kids, if applicable. Look into school systems and see if there are career opportunities for your significant other. Evaluate the entire picture before deciding to uproot everyone and everything.

Figuring out the logistics

Once you’ve made the decision to relocate, it’s time to figure out the mechanics. You’ll need to settle everything where you currently live and set yourself up for the new place.

First things first: figure out the budget. If you’re lucky, your company will cover all or most of your relocation expenses.

In any event, you’ll need to factor in:

• Hiring a moving company
• Moving expenses, such as boxes and packaging materials
• The cost of traveling to the new location (gas, tolls, flights, hotels, etc.)
• A down payment or security deposit for your new house
• Mortgage or rental payment for your new house
• Purchasing new furniture, as well as odds and ends

If you own a home, you’ll either need to sell it or rent it out. Renting it can be a good investment but it’s also a lot of work. If you’re currently renting, you just need to make sure you can get out of your lease without serious penalties. You can either give away or sell some of your furniture.

You’ll need to figure out your living arrangements before you arrive in your new location. Does your company offer temporary housing or rental assistance before you get situated? Figure out every detail before taking the plunge. You’re going to also need to consider day-to-day living costs in the new place. Determine possible changes in the prices of gas, groceries, utilities and other necessary expenses before relocating. Having a budget in mind will help relieve stress down the road.

Getting a company to help you

You don’t have to do it alone. Companies like GlobalPoint Relocation Services take care of all your relocation needs in the greater Los Angeles area. Individuals and corporations hire us to manage moving employees from one spot to another, hassle-free. Contact us today by calling 562-221-0055 today.