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So you’ve received a job offer. Congratulations! You may be anxious to accept what’s presented in it right away, but remember that a job offer is the beginning of an important negotiation. In addition to salary, you can negotiate nearly anything in a job offer, from benefits to vacation time. Knowing this will help you […]

So you’ve accepted a new job offer, promotion or temporary assignment. Congratulations! But what if it’s more than just a career move, but also a physical move from one city to another? Fortunately you don’t have to go it alone, as many companies will offer a relocation package—a set of funds, resources, benefits, terms and/or […]

Relocating isn’t always a permanent move, so to speak. Temporary moves for work are becoming more and more common, especially with so many businesses sending their employees all over the world. Even so, many of us have never done a temporary move before and would not know how to prepare for one. How much should […]

So you’ve done the dorm thing and you’re now ready for the next big step in your college career: living off campus. What should you look for? There’s more to off-campus student housing than finally having a full-sized refrigerator, your own bathroom and a real kitchen. It may be your first time living on your […]

Relocation can be stressful for your employees, there’s no doubt about it. Add moving the whole family into the equation, and the challenges begin to multiply. Then add moving them to the most densely populated place in America, New York City, and you have a recipe for disaster. Here are 5 tips to help ease […]

Whether you’re a frequent international business traveler or simply want to learn something new during your commute to work, conquering a language is always an accomplishment to be proud of. Here are four apps that can help you communicate with people all over the world: Duolingo Duolingo is the perfect app for diving right in […]

Whether you’re relocating and want to travel with less, declutter your current environment or just make a little money, it’s satisfying to sell things you no longer have use for. Simplify the process with these four mobile apps to sell your stuff – just a few clicks away! eBay We all know eBay, but have […]

Leaving the place you called home is no easy feat, especially if you’ve been surrounded by friends, family and your community. For any reason you move to a new city—work, personal or other—keep these few relocation tips in mind to alleviate the transition and stay away from the moving blues! Start with the Kids Moving […]

Moving can be difficult for parents and children alike. In fact, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), simply relocating to a different community may be “one of the most stress-producing experiences a family faces.” When it comes to not just changing neighborhoods but moving abroad,the difficulties can quickly multiply—if you […]

It’s no doubt that moving is one of life’s major stressors. Whether you’re moving for a new job or just temporarily relocating, you already have a lot going on without adding housing-related hassles. Furnished Quarters provides temporary housing to make the transition to a new city feel seamless. Whether your main focus on where to […]