Earth, is estimated to be 4.5 billion years old. Evolved humans on the other hand have been in existence for only 200,000 years now. From the onset humans have been known to migrate from one place to another due to different circumstances. Such migration lead to civilization as we know it 6,000 years ago. Then came explorers and international trade which in essence lead to an early globalization. Civilization then experienced industrialization and two hundred years later here we are in a truly globalized society.
A thousand years ago, migrating meant you would probably not see or hear from that person ever again. A hundred years ago migration meant moving with very little connection to your prior life. In 2016, migration means you are just a skype call away. This is how much we have evolved and this is us living in a truly globalized and integrated society. In such a society, opportunities are endless. You could live anywhere in the world. It’s no more a migration but merely a relocation. People are constantly moving looking for better opportunities.
What are the points to consider when migrating? Migrating would always be a hassle having to constantly move your things and integrate into a foreign society. Below are a couple of questions you should ask yourself before you start your relocation process. Have I done my research?
This is the most critical question you should be asking yourself. You could be migrating for many different reasons. It could be job related, it could be health related or even a retirement plan. Always make sure you have done your research and made an informed decision as to the location to which you would be relocating. Otherwise you might find yourself in a bit of a pickle where you have migrated and found the place unsuitable for you. However, in the current world this is not as risky as it used to be a few hundred years ago. You could always pack up and leave, but the financial consequences would be quite significant.Have I calculated the cost of moving?
Always estimate your cost of moving. The cost could and would be quite significant especially if it is an international relocation. The cost estimation should be inclusive of packing cost, transportation, taxes and duties and other miscellaneous costs such as payments to professional agents etc.
One should always be mindful of the fact that all countries charge freight forwarders duties on items brought into the country and such duty would vary from country to country. It is always cost efficient to make sure you personally ensure all compliances are completed.