Note: I wrote this article awhile back. It was published in a couple of small town newspapers. This year I thought I’d share with my readers. Single people, especially those new to a community, experience a unique social challenge as holidays approach. Holiday conversation dies when we enter the room. Hovering in the air is […]
Relocation
Relocation checklist, last part
This post is the last in a series of three, commenting on a post by famed career writer Penelope Trunk. One recommendation is, “Move to an inexpensive city if you want to start a company.” This recommendation has some merit because you DO want to keep expenses low. However, there’s a trade-off. When I began […]
Relocation Checklist, continued.
This post continues the thread -a checklist based on a blog post by Penelope Trunk. Trunk’s second item is, ” Live where people have as much money as you do.” That’s worth considering, especially if you have children. When you buy the cheapest house on a wealthy block, your kids will have to deal with […]
Relocation Checklist: Does This One Make Sense?
Recently I came across a post by Penelope Trunk, the famous career writer. Never mind that I envy her fame and ability to be totally outrageous (alas, my life doesn’t include a stint as a volleyball player and a series of dramatic romantic scenarios – and I don’t write about family). She’s always got something […]
Moving for your career change? Create your relocation checklist to save hassles
When you’re relocating, a checklist can reduce moving stress considerably. In a recent blog post, one author recommended specific items for a checklist. This article is especially valuable because the author identifies different checklists you need at different stages of the move. I’d add you also need a career planning checklist. Moving checklist phase 1: […]
Relocation Advice: When Your Friend Or Colleague Is Moving
Moving is traumatic and friends can help … or not. As I’m preparing to move for what seems like the millionth time I can’t help reflecting on how not to help a friend who’s moving. We all know to tiptoe around someone who’s grieving a loss or getting divorced (which might be the same thing). […]