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Moving to a new area and a new job can be traumatic. Whenever my family contemplated a move, we would get a newspaper from the area to check out housing, food prices, hot topics of the locals, feed prices (we had livestock) and Internet access (important to my business). Now you can do all those things online on your smart phone or on your laptop!

Check out all the things you'll need to know before you put in a job application. If you hate the location, or if it lacks the specific assortment of services you need - then you don't want the position.

If you or a family member are disabled, or have special needs, this may influence what jobs and locations you would find desirable. Really remote locations or rural regions may have less availability of medical services or special education. Housing may not be access-friendly. Information about paying for home modifications, accessible home design and how to become your own self-advocate requesting modifications is at: SpinalCord.Org

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RESOURCES FOR MOVING ON

Where to get Vital Records

Missing some critical paperwork? Here is how to obtain Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce Certificates.

NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER

CPR houses the Official Personnel Folders (OPF) and Employee Medical Folders (EMF) of separated Federal civilian employees. If you've worked for a federal agency then had a 'break in service', your records are likely to be kept here. Obtaining record copies could help you if you are applying for another federal job. Plan ahead because this takes some time.

AreaVibes

This is a quick way to find out a lot about an area.

Home Fair

Relocation information including a very nifty way to get an idea of the cost of living difference, moving and salary calculators and much more.

Realtor.com

Do a little house shopping before committing to a move. Make sure you can find affordable housing near your job.

Zillow.com

Good real estate comparison site with maps and detailed information on listings.

IRS

Check out potential tax consequences before you move!

NewsLink

Over 4000 USA and Canadian newspapers, online. You can find one in your new area and get a feel for what's happening there before you move.

Crayon Net

Create your own newspaper by drawing from a variety of online news sources. Great way to keep track of regional news.

US Census

Recent Census data is available with 2010 coming soon. This is handy to check population, age groups, income levels, and a variety of facts that might influence a move.

Census of Agriculture

CEnsus data of family farms.

Google Maps

Google Maps are dynamic, interactive maps. Many areas have satellite photos, too.

TerraServer

Zoom right in on your desired location, plus see the surrounding areas, too.

ESRI Maps

Don't forget to assess hazards and disaster potential for your new location.

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