Nowadays, more and more professionals are traveling for temporary work, remote work, and traveling work.
This is awesome.
When you travel for work, generally you get paid really well.
Plus, with extra per diem and benefits, you can cover the costs of traveling while working, earning money, and getting to go on a pretty awesome adventure—all at the same time.
With that being said, it isn’t always easy to move to a new location temporarily for work.
There are a lot of challenges involved.
There are logistical challenges, emotional challenges, and physical challenges associated with so much transition in just a short period of time.
In fact, Travelers Haven really says it perfectly in their post about corporate housing in Philadelphia:
“If you’re planning on sending a team to Philadelphia and are in the process of looking for corporate housing, you may feel overwhelmed.”
Yep—overwhelmed is absolutely right!
So in this blog post, you’re going to learn 5 tips that will help you to make moving for temporary work a breeze
1. Pack Light
Traveling isn’t always easy.
And part of the reason for this is because you need to uproot at least a certain percentage of your life, move it to another place, and then set down temporary roots so that you can have a life and continue to function and operate to do so—despite the fact that you’re living somewhere else.
With that being said, packing light is a pretty essential part of this process.
The less you’re able to get away with carrying with you, the less stressful it’s going to be.
It’s also true that traveling with a lot of belongings, especially when you’re moving for temporary work, can cause undue stress and just in general cost more.
So try to make an essential checklist, and just bring what you need.
If you need extra stuff, you’ll probably be able to procure it on location.
2. Stay Connected To Your Support System
Moving for temporary work can be a fun adventure.
However, it can also lead to homesickness and loneliness.
To help combat this, you can always stay connected to your support system at home.
And to be honest, this has never been easier than it is in the modern world.
Nowadays, you have not only a smartphone, but also social media, email, and all kinds of other social connection tools to help you stay plugged in with family and friends from home.
You can send messages, text each other, make video calls, and just, in general, keep those connections up to date to stave off the loneliness and the ‘disconnection’ you can feel from traveling for work.
3. Bring Elements Of ‘Home’ Along With You
When you travel, even though you’re traveling light, it’s still a good idea to bring some things with you that will help you to make your ‘home away from home’ feel more like a real home.
For example, some people may bring the centerpiece of their kitchen table to put on the dining room table in their temporary residence.
Some people may bring specific blankets, robes, slippers, or other items that will help to bring them a bit of comfort and joy while they are engaged in temporary work travel and required to spend significant periods of time away from their main home and residence.
So, anything you can think of to make your temporary home feel more like home could be a great way to liven up the atmosphere, and just feel better about the whole transition.
4. Study Up On The Type Of Housing You’re Going To Be Using
There are all kinds of different types of housing. And depending on the area you’re going to be traveling to, you may want to make sure to do your research to know exactly what your dwelling is going to be like.
Knowing in advance what to expect can sometimes make moving for temporary work easier and less stressful.
5. Plan To Invest In Yourself Along The Way
Whenever you’re moving for temporary work, it’s always a good idea to plan out a way to pursue a new project—to level up in your own life, or to invest in yourself in a meaningful way.
For example, you could set a new fitness goal for yourself. You could plan to trail hike on trails you’ve never seen before, or plan to swim in the ocean.
You could even choose to write a book or take a course.
These are all activities that can help to keep you busy and moving ahead in life, despite the fact that you’re traveling.
And to be honest, this is all really important stuff.
Conclusion
Hopefully, this post has given you some great tips that you can utilize to make moving for temporary work a breeze.
Hey, none of this stuff is easy.
It’s always a challenge to have to relocate temporarily for work.
However, you can use this fantastic opportunity to your advantage by just making a few extra changes to your routine.
Follow the tips in this guide, and you should be most of the way there.
Good luck, and have fun!
