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There
may be some point in time when you have to do
it. Maybe the job opportunities are better in
another city, maybe you have found a new job in
a new state or country, maybe you have received
a promotion but it is in a new location, maybe
your spouse/partner has a new opportunity in another
region of the country. No matter what the case
is now it is time for you to pick up and relocate
to a new geographic location.
Relocation
can be very exciting but at the same time very
stressful. If you are a home owner you must sell
your current home and find a new one. If renting
you must find a property that meets your needs
and budget. If relocating abroad you will have
to consider how to make such a big move, where
to live, language barriers, where to find medical
facilities, and the foreign countries laws and
culture. The key to a successful relocation is
research, planning and preparation. The links
and articles below will provide you some guidance
on how to make an good move that will advance
your career and improve your life.
| Relocation
Links |
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Real
Estate Journal - Relocation
From
Real Estate Journal - Wall Street
Journal
The Real Estate Journal from Wall
Street Journal provides a number of
articles, tools and tips on relocation.
It includes best places to live, relocation
tools, demographic maps, mortgage
tools and more. |
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RELO.com
- Relocation Resources
From
Relo.com
RELO® is an independent residential
real estate firm that provides information
on to help you plan your move. On
their site you will find resources
that will help you plan your move,
research the community and find a
home. |
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RPS
Relocation
From RPS Relocation
RPS Relocation provides
a suite of tools and calculators to
assist with relocation. On this
site you will find resources and services
to help you with the actual moving
process, including rental assistance,
buying and selling a home, moving
your household goods, and more. You
will also find Tools & Calculators
such as moving checklists, salary
calculators, community comparisons,
school profiles and more; and Forums
& Resources such as relo tips
& information on relocating for
children, seniors, singles or internationally.
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The
International Move Process
From
North American International
This site from North American International
provides resources, advice and reference
materials to assist with an international
move. Find information on everything
from Packing, Padding and Protecting
to Customs Clearance Requirements
to Helpful Links on weather to health,
currency to expatriate-club sites
in the Resources and Reference section.
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Moving.com
- Guide
From
Moving.com
Moving.com provides information, tips
& hints about all types of moving.
These resources including moving
guides, packing guides, tools and
calculators and more.
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Moving
& Relocation - Century 21
From
Century 21
Century 21 provides a number
of resources, tools and articles on
moving and relocation. You will find
out how to get organized and how to
pack it up among other things. The
site also contains a moving
inventory worksheet, moving checklist
and packing tips. There is also advice
on moving with kids, coping with anxiety
and stress and understanding mixed
emotions. |
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Vanlines.com
- The Relocation Network
From
Vanlines.com
VanLines.com provides relocation guides
and tips, which give valuable information
such as how to pick movers, how to
prepare for your relocation week by
week, and how to pack. You can also
find local movers and interstate movers
services and resources. |
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Relocation
Central
From
Relocation Central
RelocationCentral provides assistance
and support to help movers find apartments.
These services are free. |
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Articles & Advice |
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Career
Relocation - Part I: The Reconnaissance
Mission
From
ReloJournal
With the continued
increase in the number of dual-career
families, a relocation today
often means changes to both
partners' careers. Here are
some helpful steps relocating
partners can take to ensure
their careers continue to move
in the right direction. |
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Career
Relocation - Part II: The Reconnaissance
Mission
From
ReloJournal
With the continued
increase in the number of dual-career
families, a relocation today
often means changes to both
partners' careers. Here are
some helpful steps relocating
partners can take to ensure
their careers continue to move
in the right direction. |
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How
to Survive a Relocation
From
Wetfeet
Whether
your new employer is helping
you move or you're striking
out on your own, you'll want
to pay attention to a few key
things to ensure that your move
goes smoothly. This article
will provide you some tips on
how to survive a relocation. |
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Relocation
- Is it Worth it?
From
ReloJournal
This
article discusses developing
a financial analysis of an employee’s
move to help both the employer
and employee determine whether
a relocation is really worth
it. |
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| Inspiration
for You |
"Don't
fear failure so much that you refuse
to try new things. The saddest summary
of a life contains three descriptions:
could have, might have and should
have."
-
Louis Boone
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Dream
what you want to dream; go where
you want to go; be what you want
to be, because you have only one
life and one chance to do all the
things you want to do.
-
Author Unknown
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The
man who reaches the top is the one
who is not content with doing just
what is required of him. He does
more. Every man should make up his
mind that if he expects to succeed,
he must give the honest return for
the other man's dollar.
-
Harriman
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