Preparing for your Move

Relocating overseas is an exciting experience, yet the flurry of preparation beforehand can overshadow one crucial consideration – how to give your relocation the best chance of succeeding.  Whilst there is no way of guaranteeing its success, there are steps you can take to give yourself the best possible start.

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An integral part of the life of an expat is saying good-bye to friends and to the places you have learned to love. It is hard when you are leaving a place, but it is also difficult when you are staying but saying goodbye to the friend that made your life here so much more fun.  Saying goodbye properly is a key element in managing your transition to a new place or a new phase of your life.

One of the most important elements for a successful international posting is building a new social network. Especially if one of the partners is not working, it is crucial to create a support network. In Cairo, your first contacts will most likely be in the expatriate community. Usually this group is open to welcome newcomers, and they are willing to help you settle in.

Managing yourself and your belongings is already quite challenging when you are moving internationally. Taking care of children adds to the stress. From personal experience I know that there is always this nagging feeling whether you are doing the right thing for your kids. You know that they will have an international look on life, attend good schools and see a lot of fun things. But you also see their sadness when they have to say goodbye, their struggles to settle in at a new school and the moments they are lonely.