Phoenix Relocation Guide

The Phoenix and Tucson Relocation Guide is designed to provide a wealth of information to those new to the area. As excited as you may be with your relocation decision, it is still a challenge to settle into any new community. This article contains information and relocation tips to help smooth your adjustment into Arizona and learn about all the resources and activities available in your new home. GETTING SETTLED

LEARN ABOUT YOUR NEW CITY

Evaluate your skills, accomplishments and greatest strengths when you are planning your next endeavor. A few resources to tap are your spouse’s employer, local organiza- tions, real estate offices with “Partner Career Assistance Programs,” independent career counselors, your university/college alma mater and of course the Sunday edition of the local papers. If you are searching for a job, start networking by telling those you meet that you are looking. If you have chosen to take a break from your career, consider volunteering your time and talent. Volunteering to a charitable organiza- tion is a wonderful effort as well as a way to meet new people and learn more about the community. Volunteer activities add depth to résumés, but the experience needs

such as museums, parks and exhibits; enjoy a concert; and try out restaurants featuring local cuisine. Check out any services, activ- ities or organizations that are of particular interest to your family.

You may find yourself lodged in a hotel or temporary housing until your belong- ings arrive, and that’s a nice opportunity to become familiar with Phoenix and Tucson. This publication is the perfect place to start learning about what each wonderful city has to offer. You can also find additional infor- mation at the Chamber of Commerce offices (www.visitphoenix.com, www.visittucson. org) the Visitor’s Center, hotels/motels/ airports, and real estate offices (see the Helpful Websites sidebar on the next page). A walking or bus tour, while fun for the whole family, actually serves to help you become acclimated and learn about the city. You can also visit local points of interest

SPOUSE CAREER CONSIDERATIONS

One of the biggest challenges of moving is relocating a “second” career. If you, as a spouse, are transferring your job to a home office, then a computer, telephone, e-mail account and fax machine may be all that you will need to get started. However, if your job was not “portable,” you might consider a new career, part-time or tempo- rary employment, or perhaps even start your own business.

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