Migrate to any where

Migrate to any where

Should you take That Transfer?

Agencies,
You’ve been offered that plum role you’ve been vying for, for years. This means a promotion, a higher salary and more perks. But, it also means uprooting and moving 2,000 miles from where you live now. What should you do?
Relocating isn’t easy, yet restricting yourself to a specific location can be professionally confining. Working in different areas of the country (or world) can broaden your horizons and make you amore attractive prospect for future employers. It signals that your company values you and that you take your career seriously. But you should only move for the right reasons. Here are five questions to consider as you decide, “should I stay or should I go?”

1. Does the move make sense financially?
Think through the economic impact the move would have on you and your family.

Relocation costs
Moving is expensive. If buying and selling home is involved, the cost of relocating can easily exceed many people’s annual salaries. What cost will the company be covering? in addition to realtor commissions, moving expenses, mortgage points and closing costs, companies have also been known to offer cash bonuses and lump sum payments to help cover house – hunting trip, temporary housing, storage and other incidentals like vehicle registration, utility installations as well as penalty and processing fees for canceling and re- establishing cable, cell phone, and gym or club memberships.

Compensation vs. cost of living Difference
The cost of food , housing , insurance and property taxes vary greatly depending on local .for example , you may live very well on what you earn here , however , you may be struggling to get by in other places should you relocate. Talk with the locals about expenses unique to the area. You might be surprised.

Your spouse’s/ partner’s job
If you’re a duel – income family, will your significant other be loosing his or her source of income? How easy will it be for he or she to find a job that pays equally well in the new locale?

2. Will the move enhance my career?
Does the job fit your qualifications and aspirations? Will you enjoy the work and find it stimulating? Is there room for growth and advancement? Will the job improve your competencies and help you develop transferable skills? Will you like and work well with the people there? Lastly, is the geographic location a good market for your skills? Should this job go away, how hard would it be to find similar employment with out having to relocate again?

3. Will I like living in this new locale?
Consider the quality of life and whether you’ll be comfortable and happy there. For example if you can’t stand cold weather, you may be miserable in cold places. Or if you’re single, you might want to be in a more cosmopolitan area with plenty of activity and night life.

4. How will this affect my family / relationships?
Will the move take you away from a strong base of family and friends? Will uprooting your kids cause untold despair? Losing your social and support network can be difficult. On the other hand living in other parts of the country or world can foster personal growth. The psychological make-up of your family will make a big difference in whether this move will be viewed as the end of the world or an exciting adventure.

5. What are my alternatives?
What will happen if you say no? Will the company find another assignment for you? Could you commute or work from home? If you elect not to go, will your company provide severance pay / benefits? How long would it take you to find another job? Is there a demand for your skills and experience where you live now –or would you likely have to move to find new employment anyway?
List the pros and cons of each alternative, considering the likely outcomes of each.
Finally listen to your gut and trust your instincts. While it used to be career suicide to turn down a transfer, in today’s highly fluid employment market it is perfectly acceptable and no longer carries a stigma.
On the other hand if you really want to go but the terms they’ve offered are holding you back, don’t be afraid to negotiate a more satisfactory arrangement. the bottom line about relocation is that if a company and an employee want each other badly enough they’ll find some way to make it work, if not it’s probably not meant to be .