To move, or not to move

Life is always about listing the priorities and choosing what is important. When we decide to move from one city to another, we have to evaluate the situation in hand and act accordingly. 

What are the things we want to take along and is it worth moving it? 

That is the billion dollar question. Precious, rare, memorable and items with which we have emotional bonding are exceptions to these evaluations, because we may not be ready to part with certain items. The rest of the items have to be moved only if their utility is more than the cost and the efforts involved. There is no point in moving an item if it could be newly bought in our new city of living. If don’t plan well, we might end up spending more money in moving an item, than the actual cost of purchasing it.

What should be considered to decide whether or not to move an item?  

• When moving to a new place we should also consider the fact that the valuable item we are moving with us is going to be of any use to us. As an example, if we are moving with an air-conditioner which may have cost us a considerable amount, but if the city we are moving to does not require an air-conditioner, the moving cost is not worth it. The space it would occupy, the cost involved in moving and the depreciation of the condition till we may require it again have to be carefully observed before taking a decision on moving it.

• An item which is not easily available in our new place of living or the cost of replacement is high; in these cases those items may have to be moved to the new city. It is important to know about our new place of living to be able to decide whether to move such items or not. Knowledge about the city and conversing with the habitants of the city will be crucial in this aspect.

• An item with high utility and high cost, but requires a huge payment of duties and taxes. If this would be the case, it is highly advisable to avoid moving with the item. It might lead to unwanted cost and formalities to move with such items.

• Certain items or goods may be unlawful in certain countries, so we may have no other choice but to make alternate arrangements for such items. It is highly risky to attempt to sneak in such items which may result in serious violations and issues with the law of the land.

• Rare artifacts which may attract heavy taxes could be preserved in countries where we would settle back permanently. Because they may be very precious and irreplaceable, but by retaining them in our own country we may reduce the cost and risk involved in moving.

The bottom-line of moving the items from a city to another is the utility involved, this impacts the decision making. A horse worth $10000 which ended up chewing currency worth $40000 cannot be valued at $50000. It is not about how much it cost us; rather it is about what utility it has. A clear road map is required while moving to minimize the cost and effort of moving. Because an unnecessary item not only cause an additional cost of moving but also kills the space in your new home.

The famed personalities and their pick on moving….

An employee may be relocated by his employer to a different country or an individual might decide to work for a different company, resulting in a change of place. If change of residence is complex, change of country will be a touch higher than that. To enable easy relocation from one country to another, the services of a company providing International relocation services will be required. An experienced service provider will be capable of managing complications which may arise in the process. It is near to impossible for a below-par relocation company to pull off an international relocation. Perfect knowledge about procedures, laws, and experience in the industry, infrastructure and trained employees to handle situations are very important for smooth international relocation. Relocation companies usually provide other services like school search, home search, and immigration.

So what do famous personalities and writers say about moving from one place to another?

“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.”

-  John Augustus Shedd

Moving to a new place has its complications, so do we decide against any relocation? No, when it is required to move, we need to consider it as an opportunity and utilize it.

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"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."

― Walt Disney

Moving forward and going to new places is a sign of development. It means you are ready to grow and learn. Be curious and you will never stop growing.

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“When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.”

– Clifton Fadiman

Will you be perfectly alright in your new place? Not at all. The knowledge about the new place will enable you to understand it and make yourselves feel at home. Lack of knowledge could lead to intolerance and irritation. So you have to decide from where you have to obtain the knowledge.

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“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”

– Lao Tzu

So you may think that your life is going to change rapidly by change of place. How would you move towards your new life? You cannot jump into the change, but you can undertake your journey, one step at a time. When you move from a country to another, it is important that you take every step in the right direction and in the right way. Expertise in moving can help you by a large extent.

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"Moving on, is a simple thing, what it leaves behind is hard."

- Dave Mustaine

Moving from a place to another can look simple and complicated at the same time. What you leave behind is hard. It could either be emotional or material bondages. The struggle of acclimatizing to the new environment and the things you need to dispose of while moving from a place can become a tricky situation. An expert can guide you through the process in an efficient manner. The decision to move an item or leave it behind is crucial in making the moving easier. Expert advice is what you need.

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“Move to a new country and you quickly see that visiting a place as a tourist, and actually moving there for good, are two very different things.”

― Tahir Shah

If you are settling in a country and still behaving like a tourist, you are losing a lot of good experiences you could have got. If you prefer to be a visitor, you will surely feel alien to the environment.

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“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”

– Mark Twain

Your narrow-mindedness gets shattered and your prejudices become the fatality. Be prepared to be surprised and shocked. That is what Mark Twain says.

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“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.”

– James Michener

 “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”

 – Henry Miller

A change of place is nothing, unless you start living the new life. If you relocate to heaven and still want to live the life of hell, your life will not become better.

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 “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.”

– Seneca

A change of place can bring a change in how you see things. When your perspective changes, you will have new thoughts and you will be able to innovate.

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"When you’re traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don’t have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road.”

 – William Least Heat Moon

Your mistakes are unknown and your sins are forgotten. Your past does not haunt you, but you still have your experience to build a better future. It is a new opportunity that life gives you.

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"Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I am with you, therefore no harm can befall you; all is very, very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence."

― Pope John Paul II

This is what Pope John Paul II said. Interem would also say the same thing to you. Do not fear about moving into the unknown. Do not fear, we are with you. We will guide you with the expertise and experience. Keep your confidence and faith in us; we will guide you through your relocation process. 

Interem: your complete relocation partner. Relocation was never easier. 

For all your Pet relocation needs, contact

Interem

India Toll Free No. 1800 102 0110

sales.interem@freightsystems.com

www.interemrelocations.com

Relocating Pet, with no fret

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” 

- Anatole France

Loving an animal and soul awakening are being linked and this shows how serious people were about their pet animals

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." 

- Immanual Kant

A man’s kindness is being weighed by the way he treats the animals.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” 

-Mahatma Gandhi

According Mahatma Gandhi, the greatness of the nation is at stake, when you do not treat the animals in a proper way.

“Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.” 

-Colette

There are people who refuse to accept humans as their companions and consider their pets to be their perfect companions

“Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms” 

- George Eliot

The comfort level with animals is high to some and they feel it is impossible to agree with humans.  Complete harmony with their lovable pets.

“If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will  not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man” 

-Mark Twain

Some go a step further and keep their trust only on their pets. They consider humans to be unpredictable and not-so trustworthy.

A Pet owner: To be or not to be

People usually get pets for companionship, to protect their place of living or because of the beauty of the animal. A pet lover will be prepared to face any task for his pet’s well-being. But if someone is not inclined to having pets they may see these hardships faced by the pet owner as tedious and useless. It just depends on how important your pets are to you and what are your priorities. The common reasons cited for not owning a pet are lack of time, limitations in the place of living and maintenance while travelling. If you love having a pet, you will eventually find a way to have a pet.

Benefits of owning a pet

Pet owners are less likely to suffer from depressions, abnormal blood pressure, anxiety and heart ailments. Owning a pet relaxes and calms one’s mind during stressful situations. Stress related health issues are less prevalent among pet owners.

Owning a pet or being a guardian?

Pet owning is being replaced by the concept of pet guardianship. Because it protects the pets from any abuse by its maintainer and make his/her liable for any damages caused by them.

Pet travelling and Relocations

The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) is a system which allows animals to travel easily between member countries without undergoing quarantine. A Pet Passport is a document that officially records information related to a specific animal, as part of that procedure. The effect is to drastically speed up and simplify travel with and transport of animals between member countries, compared to previous procedures, if the regulations are followed. In some countries the formal passport is needed. Others will accept documentation in any form, so long as it is clearly evidential of the procedure being followed. Usually the animal and its papers are checked thoroughly both on boarding or export, and again upon arrival.

Reducing the stress of relocating

Pets may face stress and anxiety while they move to a new place. Cats are extremely sensitive about the change of place. A pet could be accommodated in a friend’s house or boarded at kennels or kept with a pet sitter. These options also result in unfamiliar situations to the pet. This is not an option when moving permanently. When moving permanently it’s better to consult with a relocation company which can provide pet relocation services. Availing a relocation company is very useful because you will be clearly guided about formalities, rules, regulations and local information about relocating a pet. The stress of relocating can be minimized and executing the relocation process can be handed over to the relocation company.

When moving to new place with a pet…

• Be aware of the temperature levels in the new place. It is very important to consult with local pet owners and veterinarians to receive information about providing easy transition for your pets.
• Identify ideal times for walking your pets, because your pets may face health problems while venturing out in unsuitable conditions.
• It is always important to get a feel of the level of pet animal tolerance of your neighborhood. Some neighbors may object to the presence of pet and country law may not be favorable to the pet owner. Make sure the pet has proper identification and keep it safely within the confines of the home or garden
• If your new place of living has stray animals, it is very important to keep your pets away from infection. The chances of your pet being seen as stray animal and being taken away is possible.
• Keep your pets away from plants which may cause them allergy.

For all your Pet relocation needs, contact

Interem

India Toll Free No. 1800 102 0110

sales.interem@freightsystems.com

www.interem.in

www.interemrelocations.com

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