Nearly every career coaching client negotiates a balancing act between location and career choice. Many people invest more time setting up a moving van than asking themselves, “Can I be happy here?” One of the most stressful relocation decisions comes when you get an exciting job offer. At first it doesn’t seem like a problem…unless […]
Relocation
Considering career change + overseas relocation? Here’s a guide…
Just came across a book Grown-up’s Guide to Running Away From Home: Making a New Life Abroad by Rosanne Knorr. The title of this book is somewhat misleading: it’s really a detailed guide to overseas relocation. Knorr’s book gets 5 stars simply because it does what it promises: offers a straightforward guide to those who […]
Relocation Reviewed: Richard Florida and Who’s Your City
Richard Florida introduced the notion of cultural creatives to the world. He tells us that tolerance of diverse population groups – old, young, gays, straights and more – predicts happiness with a community. Now he introduced a new book, Who’s Your City. The premise of this book is that where you live matters. Most new […]
Relocation question: how to pack up and move all your stuff
A reader sent me this question: Q. I basically want to sell all of my things, pack up the car and move out west with nothing. I am looking for a resource on how to do just that. Most specifically, how to sell my items off to help finance the move. I don’t know if […]