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Relocating to Southern California
- By Coleen Bennett
- Published 5th February, 2010
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Companies have long asked their employees to relocate to a far away city. They need good employees, especially in upper management, to run their local facilities in a variety of locations. In years past, some employees were used to relocating, while most stayed put. Unless your company planned to close their location in your hometown, you had a choice to stay or go. In this economy where jobs are scarce, choices are scarce too. You may have a choice of relocating or losing your job. That’s not much of a choice.
Many corporate relocations are to large cities or metropolitan areas. That’s where it most advantageous for many firms to do business. In fact, right now a lot of companies are asking employees to move to Southern California.
Moving to Southern California or any big city has several challenges. Here’s how to deal with some of the biggest problems.
Finding a Home
The first thing you’ll need is a place to live. I recommend including new homes in your search. The process is usually very straight forward, since the builder has selling homes down to a science. They can give you information about local school districts, which is important if you are moving the whole family. Since all of the homeowners in your new neighborhood are new to the area, your kids and you will fit in very quickly. Plus you’ll have a brand new home with the upgrades you want. This also gives you time to sell your old home while the new one is being built. If your old home is already sold, check with buil
ders about standing inventory. They are often willing to offer incentives to get these homes sold quickly.
Finding New Resources in Southern California
In your old neighborhood, you have a favorite grocery store, dentist, hairdresser and a hundred other things. Start making a list now of the service providers you’ll need to find in your new town. Underline those that are urgent, like a pediatrician. You’ll want to find these places before you need them. Don’t worry. The fact that Southern California is so large means that there are many of these businesses to choose from. Ask your new neighbors who they use and let them know when you’ve found someone good. In no time at all, you'll have all your resources in place.
Taking the Plunge
There’s no better way to start feeling at home than by immersing yourself in your new town. Get your old home sold as quickly as possible, and move the family. The longer this process is dragged out, the more painful it will be. Don’t wait until the end of the school year. Kids will make friends more easily when they’re going to school every day anyway. If you must move while the kids are out of school, sign them up for some kind of group activity. There are plenty of fun things for kids to do in Southern California.
Don’t worry about all that you are losing. The internet and social networking has made it easier than ever to keep in touch with everyone from your old location. Pretty soon you’ll be posting pictures of your family enjoying the warm Southern California weather. Maybe your old neighbors and friends will come to Southern California to join you!
Many corporate relocations are to large cities or metropolitan areas. That’s where it most advantageous for many firms to do business. In fact, right now a lot of companies are asking employees to move to Southern California.
Moving to Southern California or any big city has several challenges. Here’s how to deal with some of the biggest problems.
Finding a Home
The first thing you’ll need is a place to live. I recommend including new homes in your search. The process is usually very straight forward, since the builder has selling homes down to a science. They can give you information about local school districts, which is important if you are moving the whole family. Since all of the homeowners in your new neighborhood are new to the area, your kids and you will fit in very quickly. Plus you’ll have a brand new home with the upgrades you want. This also gives you time to sell your old home while the new one is being built. If your old home is already sold, check with buil
Finding New Resources in Southern California
In your old neighborhood, you have a favorite grocery store, dentist, hairdresser and a hundred other things. Start making a list now of the service providers you’ll need to find in your new town. Underline those that are urgent, like a pediatrician. You’ll want to find these places before you need them. Don’t worry. The fact that Southern California is so large means that there are many of these businesses to choose from. Ask your new neighbors who they use and let them know when you’ve found someone good. In no time at all, you'll have all your resources in place.
Taking the Plunge
There’s no better way to start feeling at home than by immersing yourself in your new town. Get your old home sold as quickly as possible, and move the family. The longer this process is dragged out, the more painful it will be. Don’t wait until the end of the school year. Kids will make friends more easily when they’re going to school every day anyway. If you must move while the kids are out of school, sign them up for some kind of group activity. There are plenty of fun things for kids to do in Southern California.
Don’t worry about all that you are losing. The internet and social networking has made it easier than ever to keep in touch with everyone from your old location. Pretty soon you’ll be posting pictures of your family enjoying the warm Southern California weather. Maybe your old neighbors and friends will come to Southern California to join you!