If you’re career minded and are set on doing everything you can to reach your career goals, then relocating might be something that comes up eventually in your life. This means moving to a new location to work at a job position you’ve worked hard to reach, or to gain the necessary experience to move up the ladder. Maybe you need to move to be near a hospital which offers the specific training you need to boost your healthcare career. You may need to move to be close to a company who has offered you your dream job, or you might need to relocate to an area which has a skills gap for the type of skills you have. Either way, here are some things to consider if this is on the cards for you. 

Is relocating right for you?

Everyone’s situation is different, relocating is easier for some people than others. If you have children who are in school, strong family ties and friendships in the place where you live then it’s always going to be difficult to get up and move- even for a fantastic job. Other people will find it easy to simply pack up and move, so it really does depend. Spend some time weighing up the pros and cons, if a temporary or permanent move is worth it for the better job or if taking a slightly different career route is best for you. You might have always aspired to work a certain role or travel elsewhere to work, but life happens and things can be unpredictable. All we can do is adapt and allow ourselves some flexibility to work around the situation we end up in. 

Do you have a job lined up?

Are you relocating to be close to a job that you’ve already been offered? This can be easier as you already have that security in place. You likely know what you’ll be earning and where you’ll be working from, making it easier to find a property you know will be close by and that you can afford. If you’re moving in the hopes of finding a suitable job once you arrive, this can be a little more tricky. You might want to move to short term temporary accommodation first until you have a job and are settled. Then you can look into houses or apartments and find one that suits your needs and budget.

Where will you live?

Speaking of property, this is of course a huge decision in the relocation process. Even if you know you wont be living at the new location forever, it’s important to make sure your new property feels like home. Particularly if this will be the first time you’ve ever moved away, as it will give you a secure base and help prevent feelings of homesickness. If you’re moving with a family, you’ll need to consider things like where your children will go to school, and where your spouse will work. Don’t forget to look into things like transport links and other amenities.