Today’s Wall Street Journal included an article about identity shift. The author’s main point is that you need at least two years to make a successful transition. The article talked about stress associated with divorce and job loss, but relocation can be even more stressful. One difference is that you can’t say, “Let’s do nothing […]
Relocation
“All I want for Christmas is … solitude.”
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 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: […]