Moving to another country involves a lot of steps that can easily be missed, or not even thought of. I am going to write about the steps I took, and how they can be helpful to somebody moving to another country, or even moving to another state.
- Make sure you are 100% certain you are ready to move
It personally took me 2 years to know I was ready to move. I was not sure if I was ready, or if I even wanted to move. My move is a bit different than just being adventurous, it’s a decision I had to make because my significant other and I have been living in 2 different countries for the past couple of years, however there are still spontaneous decisions I have had to make based on my move. Just being certain will make the move a lot easier for you, and also for the people that will miss you.
2. Research the area you will be living in, and just learn basic information
What I mean by this, is to know what surrounds the area, what stores are there, the population, the language, and just things you will need to know so you wont be shocked. I have been to the area I am moving 12 times, therefore I do know a lot about the area, but usually spontaneous moves are different. The person moving has maybe been there once, if even. So with that being said, it would be good not to go in blindsided.
3. Have a planned income
Obviously, having a source of income is needed when moving to another country. There are a lot of remote jobs that are available, especially for entrepreneurs. I have had a difficult time finding a job that would suit me, but I know once I know Spanish, it will be a lot easier for me to find work (I am still working on the language barrier). Start researching potential jobs that you could have, and I would start from there. Also, I have credit card debt that I could not take care of before moving, so I had to make sure to have a plan to continue paying that. Be as financially stable as you can before you pack up and move.
4. Start selling or finding where you will put the belongings you can not take with you
For me this included selling my car, furniture, and clothes that would not be necessary in Mexico. Who needs sweaters and scarfs when it’s always summer? As soon as I had a date on my move, I immediately started packing what was essential, and selling the stuff that I would no longer need.
5. Go to the doctor!
I made sure that I was able to go to the doctor for a checkup, and also have my teeth cleaned before moving. I find this stuff important, because we only have one body in our lifetime. There are obviously places you can do this in any country, but I just wanted to make sure I was up to date, so I could have time to find a doctor and a dentist.
There are more steps that need to be taken, but these are the 5 that I really noticed helped me a lot. You want your move to be as easy as it can be, because it will be hard being in a new environment. I hope this helps:)
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