More and more I am coming across job candidates that have recently moved for a new opportunity and have purchased a home only to then lose their jobs or the job wasn’t the right fit.

In today’s market I am finding that companies seem to be in this panic mode.  Profits for many of them are up but they are reacting in a way that doesn’t make much sense and getting extremely lean with their personnel.  Of course this creates a real negative environment to be a part of since each person is now doing the work of three and to accomplish this the hours are long.

When relocating with a family there are many things you need to consider.  Without writing a book on the subject (I can since I relocated last year), it is my opinion that you should rent for about a year.  This way you can personally learn of the areas that would best fit your lifestyle and that will give you the time to evaluate your new opportunity.   You can find the best schools for your children through your own experiences rather that what “THEY SAY”.  Now I know there are people out there who really buy into the whole “WRITE OFF” thing but I must say when you lose your job, write offs are not what’s going to be on your mind.  You just wish you had that cash in hand while you look for a new position.

So when relocating take it slow and make sure that when you do buy a home the time and location is what is best for you and your family.