Top 8 ways to help you relocate (with 6rounds)

Let’s face it, moving is a hassle, regardless of whether it’s down the block or 10 minutes a way, it’s a big pain. But when we have to relocate to a completely unfamiliar place, where do we start? What do we do? Who do we contact?

I myself have moved countries 3 times. Although each move was in a different stage in my life there are some general fearful factors that are always constant. Those factors could have always been resolved by preparation. Luckily today, we have the technology and the knowhow to prepare ourselves before we relocate, to have all our questions and concerns answered by people we know, people that we can relate to and people who’s opinion we would believe over a phonebook ad.

I’m not saying of course, that the following 8 tips will magically take away all the stress and worry that come before relocation, but they will definitely however, relieve some of the anxiety you may be feeling before you relocate. Just go over to 6rounds and try the following:

1. Make new friends before you arrive – just search for people from the area you are relocating to, define the age group you are looking for and start making new friends.

2. Find the best places to go out – while rounding with someone you met from the previous tip, ask them to show you YouTube videos of great places to visit. This way you can start familiarizing yourself with the area.

3. Find a place to live – once you learn about the different areas, ask your new found friends if they or anyone else they know have a place to rent/buy. You’ll be surprised on how they’ll be happy to help.

4. Meet a roommate for your future place – if you’re looking, you can also ask your 6round friends if they or anyone they know needs a roommate. There are plenty of good people around, you just need to search for them.

5. Ask people about the standard of living – feel free to ask the people you meet what the cost of living is, maybe they can help you understand your budgetary needs.

6. Get recommendations for services in your area – besides finding out the best places to go out, you will need to know the best places to buy your products and the most efficient means of services. Here’s a list of services you’ll need for starters: real-estate agent, moving company, accountant, dentist, doctor, well the list goes on and on.

7. Stay connected to your friends and family no matter where you go – for me this is the most important. No matter how far away you move you’ll be able to stay in touch and feel connected with 6rounds.

8. Reduce Culture Shock, investigate the basics – so by now we know where to go, which services to use, and where not to buy our products. We’ve made some new friends that are awaiting our arrival, so what’s next? Preparing ourselves for what we’re getting into: what are the crime stats? How’s the climate? what’s the transportation like? Are the taxes high?

So now that you have these 8 handy tips, I believe you’re on your way to an easier relocation. I hope they have helped you find your way. Remember, we’re here to help and our community makes those 6 degrees of separation smaller, so use us, abuse us and we’ll see you around on 6rounds!