Executive Life

A relocation, assignment, or temporary move to another city or a foreign country is increasingly becoming a popular practice among many companies. Human resource people see this as a good way for their employees to understand how other departments operate. Because a temporary transfer or assignment can last for a few weeks to a few months, many of those who go through this program find it difficult. It means you'll have to put your travel and other personal plans on hold. You won't be seeing your friends or family for some time, especially if the temporary assignment happens in another country. You'll have to live out of a corporate apartment that's furnished with the help of a rental appliances company. However, there are many things you'll take away from a temporary transfer. Your organization may even consider this as a preparation for a promotion. Because a temporary transfer can be a big challenge, being prepared is key.