Before You Say Yes: The 7 Hidden Truths About Relocating for a Job
5. Do You Like the New City?
While this concern might be minimal compared to your need to get a job, being happy in your new city should still be something you think about. Instead of looking at the official city website — which, let’s face it, will say only positive things — read up on what people are saying about the city online. A good place to start is the list of cities and countries that rank best on the happiness index, affordable to live in, have good work-life balance and more.
There’s going to be lots of talk online about whatever city you move to. This is because people are always coming and going with little time to prepare. In fact, in 2016, 20 percent of people who had to relocate did so because of a job. So you won’t be alone in your rush to both move in and learn about where you are.
