Hi lovelies,

Sometimes exciting career moves don’t happen on your doorstep and you have to go and find them. That might mean moving to another part of the country or even the world. Relocating for work can be exciting. New city, new people, new experiences. You never know, you may even come to call it home for the long term. 

There’s a lot more to moving city than you might think. Here are some top tips to ensure you get organized and hit the ground running in your new career. 

Decide what you’re taking with you
You might not want to move everything at first in case things don’t work out or your new place doesn’t have the room for them. 

It’ll be easier to arrange removals once you’ve decided what you’re taking with you. If you have a lot of things, you may want to investigate storage options. 

Take a few trips to your new home city
Getting to know your new home will take some of the anxiety away you might be feeling. Finding some great places to eat, shop, and hang out. You won’t feel as lost when you move there. 

Network in advance
Before you move, join any relevant local networking groups that are relevant to your new role. Reach out and ask for advice and recommendations from them, people are usually really happy to help in these kinds of groups. You may even make a few friends and connections before you arrive with people you can meet up with. 

Set a budget
The cost of a move soon racks up. If you have a relocation allowance, then this will cushion the blow a bit but if you don’t, having a budget is vital. 

Split your spending into priority items that you’ll need to buy straight away and non-essentials that you can pick up when you have some spare money. 

If you’re moving from a smaller area to a city, then the chances are that the cost of living is much higher. Find this out in advance or your money isn’t going to go far. 

Sign up for the essentials as soon as possible
Don’t leave it until you’re unwell to register at a medical practice. Getting on the patient lists at the doctor’s, dentists, ophthalmologist, etc will save you valuable time later. 

Arrange check-ins with friends and family
Moving to a new city is a big deal, and your family and friends will want to know that you’re OK. Arrange to check in with them on a regular basis so you can tell them how you are, but also so that they can raise the alarm if they don’t hear from you for a period of time. 

Final thoughts 
Your head is probably spinning with nerves, excitement, and realizing just how much you have to do to get everything ready for your move. If it all seems very overwhelming, try breaking it down into more manageable tasks and see if that helps you deal with your to-do list.