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subgenius · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:56 am Post subject: Need advice on relocating

I'm interested in relocating to another city, and was wondering if people recommend finding a job first and then moving, or moving and then finding a job?

blossom · Newbie Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 4 Career Advice: +0/-0

That all depends on quite a lot of things.

What kind of job do you have already? Do you have a responsible position, and would a future employer consider this an irresponsible move for someon in your field? e.g. If you work in a bar, it would probably be impossible to secure a future position and then relocate - would they wait that long for you? It depends on the employer and position on how long they are prepared to wait for you to find somewhere to live and get yourself moved to the new city.

Do the kind of jobs you go for have a long selection process or 2nd and third interviews, group interviews etc?

Also, what are your reasosns for relocating, have you got good reasons prepared for your future employer?

And finally, most importantly, money? Do you have anough disposable cash to be out of work while you are relocating? Relocating can be expensive with removal costs, apartment deposits etc. If you can afford a month off to get moved, settled in and job hunting, then I'd say go for it.

If you arent happy where you are, have nothing to lose and wont go bankrupt from a couple of months off, then go for it. Life is too short to hang around wondering.

Katja144 · Expert Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 176 Career Advice: +2/-0

The biggest question is, do you feel your chances of finding another job are good enough that you won't end up moving and then stuck for months without a job as the rent bills mount up? If so, then moving first might not be a bad idea because I honestly don't think many employers are open to hiring someone who has to relocate, unless it's a really high-up position and you're really good. But if you think finding a job will be a challenge, then you probably should not move until you know you can make it--i.e. have employment lined up.

Really, a relocation shouldn't take THAT long; I've interviewed for a couple jobs in other cities and while I was there for the interview, looked at apartments; I figured if I got the job I could sign a lease contract the same day, move down the next day with just the essentials (bed, computer, clothes) and gradually move the rest of my stuff in the weeks to come (though that'll be less easy if you're moving very far away, say, out of state, and also if you have another place you have to get out of right away and can't move gradually, like the end of a lease on a current apartment).

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