Whether you are relocating to a new city, state, or country, it is one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences. It takes a lot of courage and work to uproot yourself from the existing set-up, known people, friends, and family. While it gives you a fresh start, salary hike, or a job that satisfies you, it can be daunting too. Let us help you become a relocation expert.
So, if you are committed to moving somewhere that is no longer your hometown, there are a few things that you should consider. However, if you follow the WHR Group four easy steps for job relocating, you will make the entire process a success. But before we divulge these four steps, let’s investigate some figures about job relocation.
Datos estadísticos sobre la reubicación laboral
Una encuesta realizada sobre la reubicación laboral a 1.000 encuestados reveló lo siguiente:
- El 3% se desplaza por trabajos mejor pagados o para avanzar en su carrera
- El 5% busca el traslado para tener una familia
- El 1% se trasladó dentro de la empresa existente a un lugar diferente
- El 2% informó de razones diversas para mudarse
- El 7% se trasladó porque el negocio o la empresa se mudó a un nuevo lugar
- El 2% se trasladó por la adquisición de la empresa
According to Business News Daily a company is likely to spend between $21,3127 and $24,913 on you for a relocation. This can go higher for homeowners between $61,622 and $79,429.
While both the figures are significant, as an employee you have earned these expenses. So, whether you are job relocating as a newly hired employee or an existing one, the process needs to be handled carefully. If anything goes wrong, you will not only end up paying more, but your employer might refuse to bear the extra cost. The best way to combat this hassle is for your company to hire a professional employee relocation company like WHR Group, Inc. (WHR), and outsource the whole process.
En caso de que se pregunte qué medidas puede tomar para facilitar el traslado y ser un experto en ello, aquí tiene las soluciones para usted.
Four Easy Steps To Become Job Relocation Expert
It is exciting to get a promotion or a new position in a new city, state, or country. But making a move can be quite a hassle, mainly if your employer has set an aggressive deadline. While there is no such timeline as to how much time a company will give you to relocate, according to an HR service company, AB Personnel Services, typically, the time is between 2 and 4 weeks. So, how to move within these few weeks efficiently? The simple answer is you need a plan of action, and or the help of a professional relocation program service. Follow these four simple steps.
Paso 1: Elaborar un presupuesto
Uno de los principales factores de estrés al mudarse a un nuevo lugar es la logística y los gastos que conllevará. La mejor manera de combatirlo es empezar a hacer una lista de los posibles costes y elaborar un presupuesto. En la lista, debes incluir lo siguiente:
- House hunting in the new place, consider BVO vs. GBO potentially
- Rescisión del contrato de arrendamiento o venta de la vivienda actual
- Un depósito de seguridad o un pago inicial para la nueva casa
- Tasas de cierre e instalación de servicios públicos, cable, internet, etc.
- Gastos de mobiliario y utensilios nuevos
- Gastos por posibles arreglos o mejoras en la nueva vivienda
- Gastos de mudanza
Even a rough estimate will help you in understanding the upfront cost of relocating. However, if you find doing it by yourself hard since doing all the research can be time-consuming, find a professional like WHR Group who will help you with the budget and other logistics of moving.
Paso 2: Investigar los gastos a largo plazo
After you have finished with your initial budgeting, it’s time for you to dig into a bit more details about the new place. First, you must review the cost of living in that place and the taxes. Investigate a COLA for your move.
Cost of Living: Even if you are getting a job relocation package for moving, you must weigh in on the cost of living in the new city. There will be a substantial change in the living cost even if you move to a similar size city. You can hire a professional who can give you a cost of living estimate in the new place.
Taxes: One of the biggest botherations is the requirement to file partial-year tax in both the places, i.e., the place you lived and the place you relocated. This can be quite a challenge when there is a different income tax rate, policy, and regulation. Consult with a professional to know how much you must set aside for taxes while relocating. Learn more about tax implications here.
Paso 3: Pedir ayuda para el traslado
Generally, an employer will provide you with relocation assistance. However, in case you are not aware of it, ask for help and do not be afraid of negotiating. The best way to negotiate with the employer is to be ready with the details like moving costs. Get quotations from professional movers for household goods, transport expenses, storage, and temporary housing. Getting this information and presenting it to your employer can be crucial in getting relocation support.
También puede preguntar por las empresas de traslado preferidas que utiliza la empresa. A veces, el reembolso de la mudanza puede estar supeditado a la utilización de los profesionales preferidos de la empresa.
Step 4: Know the Relocation Benefits Available To You
Muchas organizaciones ofrecen servicios de reubicación a sus empleados. Infórmese de lo que está a su disposición. A veces puedes conseguir que te reembolsen los gastos de los viajes para buscar casa, que te ayuden a encontrar una propiedad de alquiler e incluso que te ayuden con la carrera de tu cónyuge.
Otra ventaja que muchos ignoran es el reembolso parcial del impuesto sobre la renta en caso de traslado. Aunque hay reglas y normas sobre quién puede obtener el reembolso, conocerlo y aprovecharlo puede ser bastante beneficioso.
Palabras finales
While you can always get ready and move to a new place by yourself, we can assure you that it will be stressful. So, why bother with all these relocation troubles? The best way to go about it is to know the details about how to navigate the process and become a relocation expert today. Then ask for the assistance of a relocation company, like WHR Group, to do the job for you and your employer. Employee relocation is our expertise and we can answer all your questions today.