***Four Essential Rules for Job Relocation

Moving to a new city or country for work can be tempting or sometimes may seem like the only option.  But think things through before packing! n nDon't only move for money?n- I've known executives who have moved to a country they were not interested in and away from family only to quit after a few months. n nIt's going to be different.n- Your new home is going to be different even if you move from one US city to another.  And don't try and pretend it's the same.  You can't go riding on your horse in Tokyo (very easily) but you can in LA (more easily).  n nDon't forget your spouse.n- You may be doing the same work even for the same company if you were transferred.  But your spouse may be unemployed and at home wrestling with plumbers and cable guys.  Statistically overseas assignments fail more often because the spouse is unhappy than the employee.n nDon't cut all your rootsn- Consider renting your home rather than selling it so you can still keep a foot in your home real estate market.  Keep up with friends and family.  Go back on visits.  Then if you want to go back after a few years you still have ties to the community.