Before you pack your bags and drop your keys through the letterbox, there are many factors to consider before deciding if relocation is right for you.

1. Choosing the Right Location

• What is the area like? Research potential locations and consider the cost of living locally, like housing costs, travel, etc.

• Research the local culture, as cultural shifts may cause some individuals issues with adaptability and the ability to cope with change.

2. Considering Family and Personal Commitments

• If you've got a partner, will they be able to find work? Research the local market to research job prospects.

• If you have children, will they be happy? Are suitable schooling options close by?

• Will you and your family be happy in your new location? This is a difficult question to answer without living there, however, use research to inform an instinctual decision. You may be able to speak to someone else in the company about coping with the transition.

3. Evaluating Your Job Offer and Career Prospects

• What is the outlook for your new job? How is the company doing? Is there clear progression within your role?

• What if things don't work out? If it came to the worst, be sure to plan what you would do and whether you can afford to either move again locally or back.​

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