I usually wonder why you people who spend more time in and out of hotels, aircrafts, airports and live out of your suitcases complain about the difficulty of anything at all. Well don't you have the best excuse for everything – "Not being there!" So how different can relocating be from any of the other household chores that you have not had the time to be a part of?
I would say, if you are married, leave the relocation to your wonderful spouse. You have lived your life on a relocation everyday that you might just mistake your moving to one of your official trips!! However how does one not do much but take the credit for it? The magic word here is OUTSOURCE. India has redefined this term in the global market so we have to do our bit for it as well, don't you think?
Before you think I'm hard selling the site I'm writing for…hold! Haven't you heard of the sweet fruits of delegation? Somebody does all the hardwork and you get to put your name on it? That's all you have to do while relocating too. Find your spouse the best help possible (apart from staying out of her way ofcourse!). India's young entrepreneurs today have found a business opportunity in every aspect of living and you can browse through most of them at just the click of your mouse!
The trick to your good report card is getting your spouse all the information and leaving the decision to her. You would be surprised at how the real value adds from you during those stressful weeks leading to the final move can be to ensure that your spouse gets her meals and refreshments delivered, has comfortable transportation always at her disposal, that she has a thoughtful friend or relative to help with the packing (most often it is to listen to all her complaints about you than help with the packing but as long as it makes her happy, heck, who cares?)
However never during these weeks make the mistake of making a promise. You are sure to break them but don't even imagine she will forgive you. Instead plan on some surprises – a surprise card or flowers to say how much you appreciate what she's doing, a surprise visit on a weekend when you were supposed be away on work or even a surprise dinner at her favourite restaurant that could help her unwind.
If you have started wondering if by mistake you've got onto a marriage counselling site than one that helps you relocate let me remind you that the best solution to relocating when you tend to have a very busy work life is never to imagine that you can do more than you possibly can. It is best to reach out for help from friends and family and show that you trust your spouse with it. Believe me your spouse will be happy to have your compliments and you out of the way! Happy relocating!
This article is written by Ms. Kripa R, who has currently taken a break from her professional life and getting back to her passion of writing. She can be contacted at kripa_ram@yahoo.com |
