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Seven Things To Consider Before Relocating

Change, they say, is the only constant in life. It is expected that every person grows up and makes a life for themselves eventually. And moving out is one of the necessary steps to growth. However, whether you’re moving out for the first time or you’ve just grown out of your current living situation, there are a few things to consider before relocating.

 

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1. Will your lifestyle improve?

Whether you’re planning to get more space or downsize, you have to consider your quality of life. Will your lifestyle improve when you relocate? Are you going to be happier, more productive and more fulfilled? Relocating is a huge decision so you have to be sure it is an improvement, not a regression.

 

2. Are there job opportunities?

If you’re relocating to another state, you should have already done some groundwork. Do you already know how to source for funds? Have you already secured a job? Do you have a contingency plan in case the job falls through? You have to familiarize yourself with the job terrain in the place you plan to move to.

 

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3. What’s the weather like?

You have to prepare for the differences in the weather. Is the new state colder or hotter? How humid is the air? What is it like when it rains? Prepare yourself to get either a collection of sunglasses or different colours of rainboots. Also, decide whether your health can handle drastic temperature and environmental changes.

 

4. How expensive is this new city?

The currency may be the same in the city you are moving to, but is the cost of living the same? Is it cheaper or more expensive to have a decent life there? Will you get less for more or more for less? This one factor can make your stay in your new place better or really dreadful.

 

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5. How active is the new city?

What is the lifestyle like in this new place? What is the most populous age group that lives there? How active is the nightlife? How great are the social settings of that place? Are there cool spots to hang out? If you’re looking to live a social life full of adventure, you may not want to stay in a quiet or secluded town. Whereas, if you’re looking for peace and quiet, you wouldn’t want a rowdy city that never sleeps.

 

6. What about your social life?

If you’re moving out of a state, you’re probably leaving most of the people you know behind. You are going to need new friends. No one can survive without friends; so ask yourself, do you make friends easily? Or is it going to take a while? Loneliness can be quite harsh so choose wisely.

 

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7. How adaptable are you?

The common factor in all of these is that you have to be willing and able to adapt to a new environment. Some people are better at it than others. However, if you are slow to adjusting, you might want to think twice about relocating. Getting a new place can be too much too soon and you might end up getting overwhelmed.

 

It is brave to uproot your whole life and go someplace else to start over. Just make sure that you prepare properly for the challenges you might meet on the other side.

Tokoni Akosubo

Tokoni is a content writer and screenwriter who is passionate about stories and social issues. When she's not tapping away at her keyboard, she's a committed foodie with an eye for style and interior decor.

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