How to relocate from a small town to a big city because of a job

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: March 29th, 2016

Charing-Cross-stree-trafficLiving and working in a small town can be great but what happens when you are contacted by a large company which is seated in a big city? If you have just accepted such a job here are some tips that will allow you to ease the transition and facilitate your upcoming relocation.

Before you start screaming and jumping around as if you have hit the jackpot, ask for a written offer. Before signing it, research the company online and learn more about the city in which it is located. If everything is fine by you, discuss the proposition with your significant other (if you are in a relationship) before you sign it. If your spouse or partner doesn’t mind moving then sign the offer. This way your new employment will be officialised and your new employer cannot change his mind at the last minute.

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The Best Autumn Super Foods

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: March 22nd, 2016

There is no need to tell you that a healthy diet is crucial in order to protect yourself from disease, stress and exhaustion. The best strategy to take up in order to make sure that you eat balanced meals that are good for you are to go for food that is seasonal. And since autumn has already arrived, it is logical enough to go for the foods that are available this time of year, like:

  • Sweet-potatoesSweet potatoes. Ignore the fact that they actually have nothing to do with potatoes per se, because they are, technically speaking, storage roots. No one can deny though that they are tasty, and that they are rich in vitamin C and other nutritious elements that can only do good to you, like beta-carotene...
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London, the city with the most football clubs in the world

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: March 8th, 2016

Football-fieldLondon is home to numerous football clubs, some of which are amongst the most famous on the planet. Here are all the clubs that represent the English capital in the world of professional football.

West Ham United – Founded as Thames Ironworks in 1895, this popular football club was renamed to West Ham United in 1900. In 1904 it started playing its home matches on Boleyn Ground a stadium which they will leave in the summer of 2016 in order to relocate to the London Olympic Stadium. Their current stadium was designed by Henri Pilipe Tiite Parker and is located in Upton Park in East London. The ground has a capacity of 35.016 spectators and is one of the largest stadiums in the city...

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Top five family films of all time

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: February 29th, 2016

Movie-negativeThere is nothing worse than the exhaustion from all the stress and strain that follows your home relocation. It gets even worse, if you have a family involved in the whole process. Fortunately, there are several good ways to kick back and relax together with your loved one and your kids after the people from the man and van company have delivered the last boxes. One of those ways is to prepare a quick dinner and put on a good old family-friendly film. Here are several propositions from our favorite family flicks:

  • Chitty Chitty, Bang Bang

A kid’s friendly version of James Bond created by no other but Ronald Dahl in collaboration with Ian Fleming...

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6 remarkable caves that are worth visiting

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: February 22nd, 2016

Generally caves are dark, humid, moist and unattractive places that don’t attract visitors. However not all caves are the same, as some of them are incredibly beautiful and breathtaking. Here are some of the most amazing ones in the world.

Eisriesenwelt-CaveEisriesenwelt Cave – Located in Austria it is the largest ice cave in the world with a length of approximately 50 kilometres. The cave was discovered in 1879 and has numerous interconnected chambers. The ice formations that cover the cave’s walls are in different colours due to the diverse mineral content of the walls.

Fantastic Cave Pit – This fascinating cave is situated in Ellison Caves, nearby Lafayette Georgia. It is 178.6 metres deep, which makes it the deepest cave in the United States...

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Life Hacks for the Most Stressful Situations

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: February 1st, 2016

Many people will tell you that life nowadays is too stressful and full of hassle. This is true, but does it mean that you are obliged to feel stressed out and worried all the time? We taught that would be your answer. Even in most horrific situations there is a way to keep calm. The ability to stiff upper lip and don’t worry too much about stuff is vital, if you want to overcome the obstacles fate always puts in your way in a more productive manner. And if that is not enough as an incentive for you, think about the fact that life is too short to worry about things that actually doesn’t matter.

Let’s have a look at some of the most stressful situations ordinary people face. The list is compiled by the World Health Organization based on studies on what health problems does excessive st...

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The Curious History of Elevators

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: January 26th, 2016

The amount of items and pieces of machinery that we take as a given in our everyday lives is simply overwhelming – no one can deny that. And even though we don’t notice their presence, if for some reason or another we are left without them, the disturbance we are going to feel would be quite impressive. Elevators are one of those things.

ElevatorElevators are an integral part of modern society, quite like cars, airplanes and fast-food. They have both commercial and residential purposes, come in various shapes and have the one thing in common that no high-raised building can efficiently function without them. Imagine your horror when if you live on the eight floor and the lift is out of order...

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Hacks to a Manageable House Removal

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: January 4th, 2016

People who have moved house before know how complex and confusing the process can be, in terms of both prep work and logistics. When it comes to logistics, a good man and van removal company will handle the removal properly, without too many unnecessary hassles for you – no dramas there. Perhaps the problem lies more with the small specifics concerning the removal that usually drive people up the wall.

Packing seems to be one of the biggest issues for most people undergoing a house removal. Indeed, the ‘big pack up’ can seem like a tremendous hassles, and let’s face it – it is to an extent. However, the job can be made more manageable...

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Moving House – Get the Red Tape Out of The Way

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: December 13th, 2015

House removal is not the easiest of tasks as the average relocation requires specialised assistance but also imposes certain requirements on people undergoing the removal. Organising the removal project itself is not too much of a problem, as these days a good man and van removal company will quickly arrange and carry out the relocation. The issue of notifying all relevant organisations and institutions of your relocation and change of address could be more of a challenge though, so start the process well in advance and save yourself a ton of unnecessary hassles down the road.

Dealing with council tax obligations has been a problematic area for many people moving house from A to B...

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Employer Assistance for Worker Home Relocation – UK

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: December 7th, 2015

Moving-vanAt the moment, British law allows for an employer to financially assist staff who are undergoing a home relocation. This may be a valiant thing to do, but by doing it an employer involves themselves much more than just paying for the man and van removal costs. If a given company has such relocation assistance practices in place, employers (the company) needs to be aware of certain things. One of them is the new set of obligations imposed on employers who wish to do this. Employer assistance for staff home relocation brings specific tax, national insurance and reporting obligations upon the employer.

Employers can choose which particular item on the relocation expense list to assist with. HM Revenue and the UK Government have provided a basic list of expenses considered valid for most home ...

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