Reflecting on Relocation for the Baby Boomer or Active Adult 50+
Anna D. Banks, GCDF
August 12, 2007
Relocating to a new area can be quite a burden, and the challenges that come along with moving house can escalate drastically for older workers, especially if they are in the process of looking for a job. By thoroughly checking out the job scenes and the job market and the proximity of your new location to your new workplace before you consider moving, you will be able to improve the chances of finding better employment without having to deal with stress.
There are many different factors to think about before you even consider finding a job, and these would include testing the job market waters, your lifestyle preferences and career interests. So, here are a few steps to ensure that your home is in the right location if you are a baby boomer or active adult 50+ and are on the lookout for a job.
Steps to Make Sure Your Home is in the Right Location
Testing the Job Market Waters – Are you moving because your current house isn’t anywhere close to the local offices? Are all the companies moving out of your area or downsizing? Are you currently in a field that is undergoing a downturn? Are you already in an industry that is outsourcing work offshore and shifting to international operations? If so, it isn’t yet time for you to pack your bags and leave. Rather than risking your future with the hopes of moving to greener pastures, you should start with a general market research in the area that interests you the most. Look at the overall employment outlook in the field of your choice.
What are Your Lifestyle Preferences? – Maybe you’re on a solid career path but have found your dream house in a separate location. Or, maybe you’re sick and tired of cold and rainy winters and then you might want to shift to another place with better weather. There are many communities that have daily and weekly business periodicals that provide a sneak peek at the condition of local business. Once you have narrowed your search down, you can use the extensive online virtual relocation tools that are available over the Internet. There are websites where you will resources on how to find a new home, how to orchestrate your move and shopping and living once you get there.
Take the Help of Family and Friends – Always tap into your social network for a more personal point of view for your relocation research. As a senior citizen, you’ll have more contacts so you can ask friends and family and even business associates what they know about your preferred destination. Find out if anyone you know has contacts in that area.
Check Out the Place – Before you actually move to your new place, make sure that you have the proper documentation. Take along written letters of reference, collect examples of your work and make copies of old job descriptions, training certificates, performance evaluations and newspaper clippings.
As a baby boomer or active adult 50+, no matter what destination or field you choose, make sure you put in job satisfaction as one of the biggest criteria. Not losing sight of long-term career goals and objectives will give you the freedom to set realistic short-term goals and will help you stay motivated while at the same time tackling the tasks of moving house and settling in.
Author's Note:
Do you have any questions about career development or lifestyle changes for Baby Boomers, which you think others, like you, would want to know the answers? Please email your questions to me at Anna@AnnaBanks.com, and maybe I'll feature them in a future article.
Read more articles by Anna D. Banks, GCDF go to: http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewByAuthor.asp?authorID=1855.
There are many different factors to think about before you even consider finding a job, and these would include testing the job market waters, your lifestyle preferences and career interests. So, here are a few steps to ensure that your home is in the right location if you are a baby boomer or active adult 50+ and are on the lookout for a job.
Steps to Make Sure Your Home is in the Right Location
Testing the Job Market Waters – Are you moving because your current house isn’t anywhere close to the local offices? Are all the companies moving out of your area or downsizing? Are you currently in a field that is undergoing a downturn? Are you already in an industry that is outsourcing work offshore and shifting to international operations? If so, it isn’t yet time for you to pack your bags and leave. Rather than risking your future with the hopes of moving to greener pastures, you should start with a general market research in the area that interests you the most. Look at the overall employment outlook in the field of your choice.
What are Your Lifestyle Preferences? – Maybe you’re on a solid career path but have found your dream house in a separate location. Or, maybe you’re sick and tired of cold and rainy winters and then you might want to shift to another place with better weather. There are many communities that have daily and weekly business periodicals that provide a sneak peek at the condition of local business. Once you have narrowed your search down, you can use the extensive online virtual relocation tools that are available over the Internet. There are websites where you will resources on how to find a new home, how to orchestrate your move and shopping and living once you get there.
Take the Help of Family and Friends – Always tap into your social network for a more personal point of view for your relocation research. As a senior citizen, you’ll have more contacts so you can ask friends and family and even business associates what they know about your preferred destination. Find out if anyone you know has contacts in that area.
Check Out the Place – Before you actually move to your new place, make sure that you have the proper documentation. Take along written letters of reference, collect examples of your work and make copies of old job descriptions, training certificates, performance evaluations and newspaper clippings.
As a baby boomer or active adult 50+, no matter what destination or field you choose, make sure you put in job satisfaction as one of the biggest criteria. Not losing sight of long-term career goals and objectives will give you the freedom to set realistic short-term goals and will help you stay motivated while at the same time tackling the tasks of moving house and settling in.
Author's Note:
Do you have any questions about career development or lifestyle changes for Baby Boomers, which you think others, like you, would want to know the answers? Please email your questions to me at Anna@AnnaBanks.com, and maybe I'll feature them in a future article.
Read more articles by Anna D. Banks, GCDF go to: http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewByAuthor.asp?authorID=1855.
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