It was a treat to chat with Sonny Franks Miller and Andrew Cook on the "Talking Points" podcast from The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations about making a geographic move during my career. My moves from NYC to LA 15 years ago and from LA to the Bay Area nearly 8 years ago were pivotal decisions in my career -- and my life. I still remember meeting with Kim Sample and Mike Doyle over lunch to discuss the prospect of moving to LA, never anticipating that I'd still live in California 15 years later. My tips for those considering a big move:
1) Be open to the professional and personal opportunities a move can present. For example, a move to LA led me to important, career-defining work AND introduced me to Ironman triathlons, a hobby I took up to meet people ... including my now husband. The move took me out of my professional and personal comfort zones, ultimately building my confidence and helping me cultivate new skills and passions.
2) Seek input from mentors. Those who know you well can offer valuable perspective ... but the decision is ultimately yours to make.
3) Reserve judgement. If I had evaluated whether I made the right decision to move after the first week, month or even year, I'm not sure I would have reached the same conclusion I now do. It took time to adjust. While that adjustment period can be scary, stick it out so you can objectively assess.
Sometimes, the best career option may require a change in your location. 🗺️
Whether you crave adventure, want to live in a market with more opportunity and a lower cost of living, or it makes sense for your personal life, there is a lot to consider.
In our season 1 finale episode of Talking Points, Sonny Franks Miller, and Andrew Cook speak with Katherine Ducker, vice president of corporate and financial communications at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, who shared her experience of making a cross-country move and what it was like to establish herself in a completely new city.
Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Spotify: bit.ly/3SckE1b
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/3NYtIEg
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