Be prepared: Tips on coming & going
Be prepared (helpful tips for moving to or from the city)
Shipping household items abroad
There’s an array of services that offer everything from flat fees for your whole home to itemized shipping.
Book in a virtual tour asap so you know what budget you’re working with.
Prioritize your pet
Most countries require bloodwork, paperwork and vetting on both sides of the shore for your pet, so if you’re flying with yours, book in the vet appointment asap and get researching on both of your countries policies.
Sort that phone contract
Sometimes paying off your contract pays, go in store and find out your options.
Cancel your memberships
Rocket Money is the fastest way to cancel any subscriptions, but for the frugal Subscription Stopper simplifies the manual work.
Get your vaccines
Each country has its own rules for vaccines, find out what’s available where you are for you and your family before leaving.
Make some cash
Facebook Marketplace, Depop/Vinted, whatever you need to sell, now is the time to make a little extra. Bundle items like plants in one listing and number them so people can pick and choose what they want to purchase. The more you list, the more algorithms favor you!
Create new connections
sports, art classes and new jobs are fantastic for new friends, but Bumble BFF is a great direct way to find your people. Likeminded locals will help you find your feet and the best places to visit in your area
Parents
Research schools and daycares where you’re arriving, most have a long waitlist that you likely deserve to be on, so best to see what works for your family. Many New York / London education centers offer virtual tours and interviews
See your friends and family
Initially, moving to a new city can be a little isolating, so keep that community strong where you are now so you know you have a wonderful circle to return to (if you ever do), and to gain those memories.
The most fun one: hit that bucket list
if you have the privileges now is the time to make sure you have no regrets; write down all the places you haven’t gone in your city and rank the ones you most want to visit. Leaving with more wonderful memories will make the transition easier.
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