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Relocation Inventory
A Dozen Reasons Why You Should Move
by Pat Boer

Choosing to relocate to a different city or part of the country involves weighing a number of different factors that are unique to your particular situation. You need to be able to evaluate what is important too you, not only in an employer, but in your lifestyle as well. Below are twelve reasons you might want to consider relocation. If you find yourself checking off most of them, you may want to buy a new atlas and some luggage.

Your salary is $32,000 or less.
You're in the beginning stages of your career.
Neither your parents nor any dependent children live with you.
Your field is in equal or increasing demand elsewhere.
You like new experiences and have a sense of adventure.
You've been planning to relocate for an extended period of time.
You belong to and are active in local, regional or national organizations.
When you post your resume online, you receive multiple hits.
There are several employment agencies seeking your skills.
You network naturally or without realizing it.
You're offered a big promotion and relocation package you can't refuse.
You have emergency funds equal to six months of your current salary.

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