3 in 4 people who relocate are married
according to ERC (Employee Relocation Council). For trailing spouses, the decision to move can mean
leaving behind a career, family and friends. Companies will often
offer bonuses, arranging job interviews for the spouse and moving the
family back and forth to visit the destination. However, even with all the
benefits, spouses have a lot to adjust to. The issues of finding a school and a
home add to the stress of relocating to a new environment. You also have to make
new friends and orient yourself with your new surroundings.
Trailing spouses
should consider their long-term goals carefully. Do you want to find a job in
the new city or possibly try your hand at being an entrepreneur? The local
Chamber of Commerce can be helpful. Perhaps personal needs include getting
involved with a non-profit organization or starting a new hobby. AIM has affiliations
with several employment
placement services. We are able to aid "Trailing
Spouses" who are interested in re-entering the job market
once the transferee and family have settled in. AIM
also has excellent relationships with numerous
traditional
employment agencies.
For companies who have or who desire to have some type of company 'buyout' of the transferee's (or new recruit's) existing home:
