subject: Relocation Nerves? [print this page] Relocation Nerves? Relocation Nerves?
If you are considering relocation overseas you may be thinking this is a very scary step. It will be starting on a new life in a new place that is far from where you have lived for many years and are comfortable.
Even relocating houses in the same town or area can seem like this if you have been in the same home for a long time. But hopefully it may not be as difficult as you think if you are organised.
If you have not organised your relocation well, you will be faced with headaches that will take a long time to overcome and will add to the stress of moving houses. In the course of planning to move, there are a lot of hard decisions (about what to take and what to leave) and plenty of preparations to do so having a relocation checklist is a good idea.
It would help a lot if your family help you in the process of planning and organisation. This way, you will not carry the burdens alone and everyone 'buys in' to the relocation.
Along the way there are likely to be doubts - you will feel torn between moving and just staying where you are right now. But if you think of all the good things about why you are moving your doubts will eventually go away.
The only thing that will matter to you is getting everyone and everything prepared for that much needed new environment. To help make your move a little bit easier when relocating to a new city or overseas one of the best things to do is learn everything there is to know about the place you are going to.
To ensure that you will not be surprised at the type of surrounding and culture that you will face searching for first-hand knowledge about the place or country you are relocating to is a good idea. That way you and your family will be better prepared for what is in store for you.
A good place to start is your local library. There are a lot of books and reading materials there that will give you basic and comprehensive idea about different locations. Also, you can look at photographs of important landmarks that the place is known for.
To help your children start to look forward to the move why not make a game of who can find out the most interesting fact about your new place everyday.
The internet is also another source of gathering information about new places. You can find fresh information from the internet that will satisfy your curiosity and help in your decision making process. The good thing about online resources is that they are updated frequently.
Familiarise yourself with business establishments that you may have a need of once you get there. Also, make a note where embassies and other important places are located. Perhaps get a local map and start marking on it important places near your new home. This is also good for children to look at if you can include their new schools and sports clubs.
If the language in your new country is different language from yours, then learn the language. Even learning the basics before you go will make you more comfortable and the locals are more likely to be friendly and helpful if you are attempting to speak their language rather than assuming they will know yours. Check out your current libraries that may have language learning tapes and videos you can use. If you are planning to relocate for a long period of time then investing in a language learning course will be a good idea.
By using these tips and learning as much as possible about your new location you'll soon be wondering what was so scary about moving in the first place.
