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Moving Overseas tips

1. Network as much as possible, either by Internet or letters with those ex-pats that have already resided for a time in the area where you will be moving to. They will prove to be your most valuable source of information of do's and dont's, especially on what to bring and not bother buying and packing up to take to your new home.
2. As with most endeavors, organization and staying organzied is 75% of the game and will help keep you focused and might just save your sanity in this process of getting all ready for the move.
3. Set your mind that this move is only temporary (even if it is for up to four years) not permanent and treat it like a big adventure, not a prison sentence. If you have the proper mindset then the transition will be that much easier to make. You just might have a wonderful surpise and find that you really love your new, temporary home and regret that you didn't move sooner!!
4. Don't wait to the last minute to get ready for this move. As soon as you make the commitment to make the move, start making the master list of things to be done and things to be purchased for the move. (This tip should really be attached to #2)
5. Don't take items of your present home with you that are of priceless value, but do take some personal items, such as personal photos of your family and a few favorite knickknacks that you have always liked to be part of your home.
6. When time allows in between getting ready for this great adventure read as much as possible about the culture and the people of the place you are moving to. By all means DON'T FORGET to log onto expatexchange.com to ask questions or ask for help in this move. It is a tremendous resource - use it!