Relocating to find jobs and find better jobs seem to be growing in popularity right now.
The quick answer is Yes, you can relocate and successfully find employment but there are certainly considerations you need to think through before hitting the road.
Here are my thoughts: - It sounds like you're relocating for a better salary.
- If you will be pursuing a similar position with a government service in the new city, understand they are probably going to be prone to cut backs as well.
Even if it hasn't hit your target city, doesn't mean it won't.
So if you're trying to regain what you've lost in your paycheck that might be only a temporary gain.
All governments are cutting right now and I expect that to continue.
If you have information that suggests the other city has your position at the previous salary, do some work to figure out what it will cost you to move and how long it will take you to pay yourself back.
- You also want to keep in mind the difference in cost of living, especially housing.
Higher salaries in other cities are usually an indication that housing is high.
Do some homework to compare the housing you have now to a similar set up where you would be going so you really know what you're dealing with.
- That said, it also sounds like you're concerned that your age might be an obstacle.
Keep in mind that you've amassed some great experience and will make you very competitive.
If you are truly that concerned, there is a book on launching an ageless job search - I'm not with my book collection right now but I think it's something like Beating the Age Game.
It covers everything from your resume to your appearance.
Keep in mind that until they see you, they have no idea you age as they are only seeing your resume.
- Keep your job while you look for something else.
I know it will be difficult but I've seen people think the grass is greener somewhere else and it still took them a long time to land a job.
If you can afford no job or income that might be different but you will still be disconnected and could start to feel lonely simply because you aren't among people every day.
- Get the right mind-set.
You will have to network heavily, work on your job search after work and do your homework so you know exactly what to expect.
Also, keep in mind that in a new city your support structure is likely to be light or even non-existent as well as your network.
That can be a hindrance to job search without some work right now to figure out how to build a network remotely.
The quick answer is Yes, you can relocate and successfully find employment but there are certainly considerations you need to think through before hitting the road.
Here are my thoughts: - It sounds like you're relocating for a better salary.
- If you will be pursuing a similar position with a government service in the new city, understand they are probably going to be prone to cut backs as well.
Even if it hasn't hit your target city, doesn't mean it won't.
So if you're trying to regain what you've lost in your paycheck that might be only a temporary gain.
All governments are cutting right now and I expect that to continue.
If you have information that suggests the other city has your position at the previous salary, do some work to figure out what it will cost you to move and how long it will take you to pay yourself back.
- You also want to keep in mind the difference in cost of living, especially housing.
Higher salaries in other cities are usually an indication that housing is high.
Do some homework to compare the housing you have now to a similar set up where you would be going so you really know what you're dealing with.
- That said, it also sounds like you're concerned that your age might be an obstacle.
Keep in mind that you've amassed some great experience and will make you very competitive.
If you are truly that concerned, there is a book on launching an ageless job search - I'm not with my book collection right now but I think it's something like Beating the Age Game.
It covers everything from your resume to your appearance.
Keep in mind that until they see you, they have no idea you age as they are only seeing your resume.
- Keep your job while you look for something else.
I know it will be difficult but I've seen people think the grass is greener somewhere else and it still took them a long time to land a job.
If you can afford no job or income that might be different but you will still be disconnected and could start to feel lonely simply because you aren't among people every day.
- Get the right mind-set.
You will have to network heavily, work on your job search after work and do your homework so you know exactly what to expect.
Also, keep in mind that in a new city your support structure is likely to be light or even non-existent as well as your network.
That can be a hindrance to job search without some work right now to figure out how to build a network remotely.
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