What Does it Take to Relocate? 5 Questions to Consider Before You Decide
July 20, 2023
Tips From Our Expert Movers
When it comes to moving to a new place, accepting an executive relocation offer can be quite a major decision. Besides the basic moving process, there are several factors to consider. What makes it worth your while?
Many companies offer relocation packages, or financial assistance, to move with professional movers — especially if you’re transferring within the company or you’ve worked with an executive recruiter and it’s built into your compensation package.
However, a few additional questions that you might address include the following scenarios:
- What are the costs involved?
Besides a moving company, what’s the estimated cost for short-term housing, realtor fees, or storing your household goods if you arrive before or after a house closing date? If you’re in a relationship, will outplacement services for your significant other be included? And how does the cost of living compare between locations? What are the income tax implications for accepting a relocation package?
- How much time could you devote in the new place?
Naturally, it takes time to craft new friendships at work and in the neighborhood, but it’s also a time-consuming process to establish new day-to-day relationships. Think about things like finding a dentist, a hair stylist, a new favorite restaurant or coffee shop, and your preference for a local gym.
- What do your family and friends have to say?
When you have key friendships or a family to consider, you might make a different decision than if you’re single. How will this affect your marriage or a long-term relationship? Is remote work an option for your significant other to keep their current job? What are the schools like? Will finding childcare be an issue? If you have older children in middle school or high school, will they need to find a new specialized instructor, team, or coach? Consider all of these aspects before making any big moving decisions.
- What’s the vibe in the new location?
When you’re thinking of moving to a new metro area, which neighborhoods are most appealing? Are there sports teams or cultural communities that you’d want to be near? Where’s the closest house of worship? How about the weather and the region’s water features — like a lakefront or riverwalk? How’s the potential commute? Are there tourist destinations you’d like to be near (or avoid)?
- How is the culture with a future employer?
If you’re moving for a new job, try to get some “insider” information from a current or recent employee, or ask an unbiased friend who’s dealt extensively with them. Another good idea is to investigate any future employer’s finances. If it’s a start-up business, or one that has just recently reorganized, will your job will be safe in the future? How about the general outlook for your profession in that region of the country, if you were to suddenly lose your job?
Taking time to think through these different circumstances can help you reach a decision that’s best for you and your loved ones. In the end, you’re the one to shoulder the burden of the new position, so it’s best to think through numerous components before deciding to go through with it or not. Then again, seizing upon a new opportunity or chance at a promotion might just yield more positive benefits than you could ever imagine.
If and when you think you’re ready to relocate, just contact us today for a free contactless quote or for other helpful relocation strategies from our team at Beltmann Moving and Storage.
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