Traveling with my kids, parents and spouse is my favorite thing to do. But when it comes to finding lodging once we arrive to our destination, I quickly regret not making better traveling plans ahead of time. It's not fun driving around a new town, city or state looking for a hotel or bed and breakfast when we should be enjoying ourselves instead. After going through this for the last four years, I decided to plan ahead and obtain accommodations early. I have a large family so finding accommodations that fit everyone comfortably is essential. I found a great site online that offers information on almost destination in the United States. That makes it easier to locate hotels in the cities my family visits the most. If you need help finding great places to rest on your travels, read my blog. It'll help you make traveling plans in a snap.
Are you being assigned to a temporary work location? For many workers in this position — whether it be to oversee a company project, get a new location opened up, or work on a client's site — the biggest debate is whether or not to take the whole family with them. To help you know whether you should pack up the family, here are five indicators that it might be a good idea.
1. The Assignment Is Longer. Very short work assignments — perhaps only a few weeks — may not be enough to warrant uprooting the whole family. Each family would need to compare the length of the work project with the effort needed to move everyone. The longer the assignment, the more it works out in favor of the extra effort.
2. There Aren't Other Obligations. You should consider the needs of the rest of the family before deciding. For instance, you may not want to stall your spouse's career. Similarly, some people care for other family members or volunteer on a weekly basis. An ideal situation, though, would be a one-income family that can easily put other things on 'pause'.
3. Commuting Would Cost More. When a person works in a temporary location, they often commute back and forth at intervals. Add up the cost of things like hotels, flights, car rentals, mileage, and travel meals to see what you'll spend going home to see the family. If these costs add up and aren't reimbursed, it may be wiser to keep the family together.
4. The New Location Is Intriguing. There are advantages to working in a new area, of course. You get to see things you wouldn't have otherwise. You might be able to explore a new city or state or get to know a culture not your own. And if the idea is intriguing to you, it might be exciting to your spouse or kids. Talk about the possibilities inherent in spending time in a new environment.
5. Your Housing Is Sufficient. Even the most exciting place to live might not be very much fun if you don't have what you need to carry on a reasonably comfortable daily life. If, though, your new housing has decent kitchen facilities, enough space, and enjoyable amenities, you might find that it carries enough of the comforts of home.
Each family must determine for itself whether these factors are sufficient to justify moving the entire family. But they are a good starting point to help you make the best call. Want to know more about temporary housing for yourself or your family? Start by visiting with a temporary housing provider in your target area today.
Share24 June 2020
