Coping with changes

Collette · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 1

Hello-helooo!

I just graduated and now I have to move to California for my new job!

Of course, I'm very anxious, the two most stressful circumstances in life , that is moving and changing jobs together are here.

But I have managed to make a plan and i thought I would share it with you all :

I tried to get relocation expenses from my employer and asked them if they can handle logistics.
Pay attention to details.
Get moving company estimates (3 or 4)
Choose the best one of them.
Check by how much the estimate can go up.

Call ahead to setup utilities gas etc .., check to see if this can be done over the web.
Make appointments with any technicians before.

How to cope with Stress:

Say good bye to all family at home.
Say good bye to all friends at home.
Pay some petty debts!
Forgive some people 'Laughing'.
The boyfriend issue ....... 'Question'.
Take a day off after move is complete.
What ever happens is not the end of the world.
Pay off any utility bills.

Cope with job moving .. a list did I miss out something ? feel free to add to the handling job moving list

lisa_jones · Joined: 04 Oct 2007 Posts: 26

Hi Collette,

It seems like you got it covered. But here are a few things I thought of myself:

1. Check that you have given your new location to anyone you pay bills to that are likely to continue, such as credit cards, health insurances and so on

2. Cancel any standing orders/direct debits at your bank for bills you will no longer be paying. Logic...

3. Look into whether to transfer your account to a local branch in California or to keep it for when you come back to visit family and open a new one out of CA.

Hope these helped. All the best!

lisa

Jayleen · Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 3

[quote="lisa_jones"]
1. Check that you have given your new location to anyone you pay bills to that are likely to continue, such as credit cards, health insurances and so on

2. Cancel any standing orders/direct debits at your bank for bills you will no longer be paying. Logic...

3. Look into whether to transfer your account to a local branch in California or to keep it for when you come back to visit family and open a new one out of CA.
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Those were some practical pieces of advice you offered collette, lisa! Hers were a little bit more... humane! But I've definitely found different perspectives from mine. I would have never thought there are so many things to do if you want to relocate! I don't think I'd be able to do that soon Smile

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