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Pack up and Go?
So I have had a job offer, and I really would love to take it. The problem is that I am not talking about oving to another city, or even another state. I would need to move to another country. The legal aspect I know how to handle. What I don't understand is how do you prepare for something like that, and what am I suppose to bring to at least help make the transition a little bit smoother. I furtunately have some time before I need to be there. Has anoyone else ever had to do this, and what are some of the things you were glad you brought/wish you had brought? #moving #anothercountry #jobsearch #packing #protacals
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It depends. To where are you moving? I moved and worked in Canada for a couple years, but that wasn't too bad as the culture and availability of products/goodies didn't greatly differ from what was available back home.
If you are moving to a country that has a vastly different culture, you will want to bring things that remind you of home. It may be difficult to bring in food items without them being seized by customs. But I would check with customs and see what is allowed/permissible. Sometimes you will just crave something from back home and not be able to find it anywhere.
If you will be living in a country where English is not the main language, make sure that you have plenty of books, movies, and music in your native language. It's not too difficult now with everything being digital.
One major thing to note. Be aware of the electric current in your new country. The US runs on 110 volts. If your new country runs on different voltage like Europe does, for example, you will want to buy some converters/adapters for personal items that need to be plugged in. Check the voltage for your destination country and prepare accordingly.
Pack a few things from home that will remind you of your life here. Try to arrange your new place in a similar fashion to your place here in the states so that it feels familiar. If you have a wall clock or some art, bring that with you and use it to furnish your new place. It is comforting seeing familiar objects in a new surrounding.
Other than that, this is an opportunity to get out and experience new things and new cultures. Don;t hold too tightly to your past to the point that it prevents you from experiencing all the things your new home has to offer.
I sold almost everything I had, as my apartment in Canada was a furnished corporate apartment. (moving back and having to buy all new stuff sucked, but it was better than paying for a storage unit for two years).
If you are on any medications, get them filled one last time before you move. I am on several medications and I had some issues as the versions sold in Canada were slightly different formulations and I had some issues. I didn't refill my meds so I had no backup while I worked with my new doctor to come up with better options.
That's pretty much all I can think of for now.
Best of luck! Working in a new country is exciting and a once in a lifetime opportunity for many.