If you are a remote worker, you know that working from home can have benefits, but when you are a remote employee planning a residential relocation, you face some unique challenges. Check out a few pointers to assist you in organizing and packing for your relocation while still working from home.
Discuss the Move With Your Employer and HR
If you are thinking about moving, and especially if you are thinking about moving to a different state or region, you should talk to your employer first. Here are some questions to ask before planning anything further
- Will my employer let me work someplace else?
- How will the move affect my salary?
- What will happen to my benefits?
- How will my relocation impact my taxes?
Schedule Your Work in Advance
Prepare your work schedule as best you can a few weeks beforehand to accommodate the impending move. Use vacation days or personal time, discuss the situation with your employer, and consider if you need to request additional time off. Knowing your schedule and obligations will also be helpful once you move into the new location.
Dismantle Your Work Space Last
When packing up your house, save your home office for last. Then, your workspace will remain functional until the day of the move.
Knowing the precise placement of various wires and components will prevent you from ending up in your new home office surrounded by cables and wondering where they go. Instead, document the configurations in your current home office before dismantling them. First, take photos of your set-up precisely the way it is before breaking it down. Then, identify the inputs that each cable connects to by taping labels onto the cords.
Pack Your WorkSpace
You should declutter your office area as with the rest of your home. Decide what you can sell, donate, or discard. Avoid stashing things in boxes without organizing them. You will be glad you took the time to organize your office stuff when you get to your new home. Label everything. Mark each side of the box to make unpacking easier.
Make Utility Connections Before Moving
As a remote worker, you will require immediate electricity and internet access. Before moving your belongings, ensure all necessary utilities and services are turned on and ready. Once these connections are active and ready, set up your computer and devices.
Set Aside Time to Setup and Settle In
Getting your home office set up and running might take some time. Take a few extra days off to settle in. That way, you don’t end up with work commitments you can’t fulfill because your space is not functioning yet.
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