How can we tell our families that we are relocating?
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First, you know you parents. If you feel that you shouldn't tell them until a month before, you obviously have your reasons. But I don't think I'd let  them know that we'd known it for too long beforehand....\n\nI think you should invite all the parents out for dinner. Tell them you have exciting news. \n\nWhen you tell them, make sure that you let them know that you and your husband are starting a new chapter in your lives, and that you are going to brave an exciting new opportunity that has opened up for you. And since change is not only exciting, but also intimidating, that you are really counting on each of them to give you the emotional support you'll need to leave your lives here and start your new lives in your new town. If they understand that you need them on your side, they'll be less likely to be negative about it, or try to talk you out of it.\n\nThen, if they're the kind of people who want to help, tell them exactly what you've already planned, and whatever else needs to be done so you can leave.  Mabie even take them with you when you go to sign the rental agreement, so they know what your town looks like. If they can be involved, they won't feel  so deserted.\n\nAnd make sure you underline your plan to keep in touch. Research cell phone or regular phone plans, or talk everyone into getting headsets and a pc to pc phone plan, mabie with internet cameras, so they know you plan to stay in touch, and that they arn't losing you.\n\nRealize that this move will help your marriage to grow. My family lives 700 miles away from my and my husband's families. Being so far away from help means that we have to depend on each other, and we're very close because of it.
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Wow!  I know how that can be stressful.  Take them to a quiet restaurant where there won't be too much noise, maybe call ahead and see if you can get a quiet corner reserved.  Or, plan to get take-out from a nice place, lots of them have curbside service now, and have dinner in your parents' or the new in-laws' house (not sure who's coming where) that way you won't have to cook, but the environment is just you guys.  But the good thing about being at a restaurant is if things are kind of akward, you have a natural ending time, at the end of the meal when its time to leave, and no one has to feel weird about kicking anyone out.\n\nGood luck, hope it goes well.
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discuss with your family members
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Think of relocating  as here in Canada there are more oppertunities than ever and if 'it's' possible to start 'your' own organization all the better...just need some investers....and that is the key...investers and a REAL PLAN......Since 'you' are at home have 'your' parents and such INVEST' in 'YOU'.....( after all that is where TRUST and such START....)...
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Call the nearest living relative and ask them.
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Running Away?\n\nSometimes in life anyone of us may want to run away and solve our problems by leaving them behind. The facts are that our problems are following us, unless we solve them.\n\nWhatever it is that happens in your family and makes you feel like running away, it may be something you can help to solve.\n\nWhy not call a family conference. Write or print out the rules and give them to everyone in the family. Find a time when everyone living in the house can attend.\n\nRules may be:\n1 One person speaks at a time (you may even use a talking stick as the Native Americans do. The one who holds the rod, speaks, the others listen).\n2 Everyone may state the facts of how he or she feels within this family. This is expressed by, "When you say this, I feel like ..." Not, "You always do, or say..." This is accusation and should be avoided.\n3 Everyone may state their wishes.\n4 Everyone may state something positive about the others.\n5 Everyone who has a solution may say so.\n6 Only when everyone has been heard, a common and may be temporary solution may be formulated that pleases everyone somehow and should be agreed to by everyone living in the house.\n\nRegular family conferences should be held, at least once a week and whenever there is a conflict.\n\nYou may be surprised how bad others in the family feel about the present situation. The family conference may start to clear issues so that everyone in the house may feel better, more loved and appreciated. \n\nYou may want to try to help your family have a happier family life. If you cannot get through to them you may want to talk to/call a counselor or a married priest.\n\nWishing you a happy family life which you and everyone in your family deserves!\nCordially, India.Magica
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The best place is a process of elimination ....\n\nFirst, no family. Moving to a place that is at least a one days drive away from the closest family generally keeps them out of your business.\n\nSecond, no friends. Who did you go to school with and where did they move to? Stay away from those places, because an old reputation that you do not deserve anymore may pop up at the most inappropriate time, ruining your fresh start.\n\nThird, no bad climate. Determine what you like in your environment, cold, wet, dry, hot, whatever, and avoid the areas of the map that do not have those characteristics. If you are going to start fresh, you might as well start comfortable, right?\n\nAfter all that, you should be able to find a general area that you might like. Then it is time to research those areas that are left to see where you want to end up.\n\nGood luck to you.
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If you have to move to stay safe, then get yourself going. Don't worry about the new school you'll be attending. It only takes a couple of weeks to get used to anything new, and I'm sure you'll make a couple of friends by then. I had to move a lot when I was young and I really hated it. Just when I got used to things, my parents would tell me to pack my stuff and we'd move again...six months here, a year there. I went to 5 different schools. But, I do have to say that the last move I made was for the best. We lived on the south side of Chicago and things were getting really bad. I'm so very glad we moved, moving over 200 miles north. It made me relax quite a bit, and I even did better in school, not having to worry about anyone hassling me after school. So, don't worry, little one, things will work out. Especially since it seems your family wants a better life than what they have in your current neighborhood. These things have a way of turning out much better than you could ever imagine. <*)))><
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See if your employer offers assistance finding housing as part of your relocation.  Also try craigslist.org and the local newspapers.  This is where many private landlords advertise.
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I just moved two weeks ago.  About a month ago I sent them a letter that went something like this.\n\nTo whom it may concern,\n\nAt the end of this month we(I put we since I am married) will become the home owners.  Due to these circumstances we will no longer need to rent.  We will be moving in two weeks and shall turn in our keys at that time.\nSincerly,\nOur names.\n\nBut all you really need to do is say that you are leaving and when your last month will be.  You usually need to give them a month's notice so that you will get all your deposit back and won't have to pay another month's rent.\n\nAfter writing the letter, you can mail it or give it to them in person.
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We are constantly searching for something exciting. I guess thats why we move. Sometimes its other factors like a job etc. Me, where I am is where I wanted to live.
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The truth is that you can't.  If you move, there is still contact, and it is the contact that is damaging to a relationship.  I moved countries with my ex wife, her family had just as much pull with 5000 miles between them and us as they did when we were there just a few miles away.\n\nTime and bereavements are the only way...\n\nGood luck!
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My word.  That is a lot of people and stress.   Is it possible for you to move into a place away or maybe down the road form your relatives, just to get you out of the chaos?  There are usually places that offer low/reduced rent for fixed incomes.   Maybe your children can do things to help around the house so when you come home you have some peace and don't feel like you have to race around and clean, cook, do laundry etc.  Good luck.
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TELL YOUR PARENTS!\n\nThey are paying your bills, so they have a right to know!
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Just let him know about how u feel about him moving away...if he decides to stay, great; but if not, don't "force" him to stay 'cause you might come off as being selfish\n\nGood Luck :)
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1. Cost of a familiarization and house-hunting trip for the employee, spouse, and family. (Does your family really want to move here?) \n2. Extra time off (with pay) for traveling and house hunting in the new location. \n3. Moving expenses, including packing and insurance. \n4. Travel expenses (lodging, meals, gas, etc.) while traveling to the new location. \n5. Assistance in the sale of your old home: \n...Company assumes responsibility for monthly payments, taxes and insurance until the old home is sold. \n...Price guarantee: if sold by the employee, the company will pay the difference between the net selling price and a specified price. \n...Alternative price guarantee: If employee can not sell the house within a specified period of time, the company will buy it at a specified price. \n...Company will pay commissions and other costs of sale.\n\n6. Assistance in the purchase of a new home: \n...Company to pay rent of temporary quarters, until a permanent home is located. \n...Buy down the interest rate. \n...Company provides low or no interest loans. \n7. A salary level commensurate with any increase in cost of living between the new location and your old location.
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First and foremost you have to think about what's best for your family.  If making more money, living in a better area, having a more secure future is on the table, take it.  I did it and it's been wonderful.  My children are in better schools and we will be able to send them to college now.  My family comes to visit on holidays or we go visit them.  Long distance phone calls are basically free now and the internet keeps us all in touch.   It's not hard to make new friends and it sure is nice to leave old baggage behind and start fresh.