Bugging Out and Relocating: When Staying Put is not an Option by Fernando Aguirre

Author:Fernando Aguirre [Aguirre, Fernando]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Published: 2014-07-05T22:00:00+00:00

Personal Considerations When Relocating

A common mistake made when analyzing potential locations for bugging out or relocating is to assume that we are all equal and have equal desires and needs. The truth is that in spite of our similarities being individuals we are all very much different. Not only do we want different things, but what may be a deal breaker for someone may be a minor inconvenience or even an advantage for someone else.

Let’s take a look at some of the personal factors that will affect our choices:

Culture

The collection of traditions and way of life is an essential part of who you are as a person. Moving to a country or even a state where those are very much different from your own can be very challenging. A different country means a different culture to deal with but some are more similar than others. Moving from USA to Canada isn’t as much of a shock as moving from USA to Finland.

In some cases the difference is even greater. Eastern countries can have completely different cultures compared to Western ones and adapting to life in them is a much greater challenge. It not only becomes a matter of language, but also of different basic social habits, family structure, even different moral values.

Age

People of different ages will tend to want different things. A retired couple in their 60s may pay special attention to the quality and cost of medical care available in the area, while a young couple looking to start a family will pay more attention to education. And older person may want to avoid harsh winters. This not only means uncomfortable cold temperatures and respiratory diseases but also problems when driving because of snow and dealing with slippery ice and snow on sidewalks and driveways.

Lifestyle and Family type

A young couple that isn’t planning on having children may have other priorities. Rather than worrying about how much childcare costs in the area they may want to know how much a night out in the city costs or what kind of social life they are looking forward to. Families with older children may favor cities where universities are available and affordable and where there are better job opportunities. A couple or single person may have none of these concerns.

Personal preferences

At the end of the day, your choices will be strongly influenced by what you simply desire beyond the rational facts that can be analyzed. Some people will want to live more in contact with nature while others may prefer cultural activities commonly found in metropolitan areas. The idea of living in a small village in Sweden may appeal to some but it may sound terribly boring to others that love the idea of living in a city such as New York. Some people just love sunbathing and could never live in a place where it’s cloudy most of the time while others may not care as much and instead prioritize other things. Some may even like rainy climate and are perfectly happy with a short summer with occasional sunny spells.

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