Moving for a new job can be thrilling and scary. If you’re taking on a new job and home all at once, making the relocation more manageable and less stressful can help you maintain your calm. These tips will ensure a successful relocation while keeping you calm and organized.
1. Give Yourself Plenty of Time for Relocation
It’s tempting to say you can start the job ASAP. Still, you’re going to need time for your relocation. Your relocation is likely to take up even more of your time and energy than you expect.
Create a timeline for packing, finding a new home, and moving from here to there. For many people, packing and moving takes at least two months.
Once you’ve made a timeline, give yourself at least an extra week or more before starting your new job. If you must start your job sooner than that, plan to work with a full-service moving company to get through your packing and unpacking process as quickly as possible.
2. Keep All the Job Info In One Place
It’s easy to lose track of your essential papers while in the middle of a relocation. As you gather information about your upcoming job, like your offer letter, start date, and benefits information, start a binder and keep all that information in one place. Don’t pack it. Doing this will help you be more organized when you show up for your first day on the job.
Consider digitizing this paperwork so that even if you lose the binder of information during the relocation, you’ll still know where to find the digital files.
3. Find Out About Moving Benefits
Some workplaces offer moving benefits. For example, your new employer may pay a percentage of your relocation expenses or hire movers. Ask about moving benefits when you accept the new job. If your employer offers relocation benefits, get the details as quickly as possible so that you can jump-start your relocation.
4. Take Time For Yourself
During all this work to start your new job and move out of your old home, you’ll have little time for relaxation and peace. Take time for yourself periodically to manage the stress of your upcoming relocation.
Try meditation, watching movies, taking naps, or going for walks. Taking time for yourself can help you throughout the relocation process and can help you feel less frazzled when it’s time to start your new job.
Find the Right Moving Company
Finding the right company to help you with your upcoming relocation is essential. Having the right partner at this busy time can make your experience more positive. You’ll also free up time for yourself if you work with a full-service moving company. Contact us today to learn more about our services and to get your upcoming relocation scheduled.