Mark had been teaching elementary school for fifteen years -- but school system wouldn't hire anyone past entry level. Sally had been an award-winning salesperson -- but employers devalued her experience because "we don't sell that way here."

3. Before movers finish unpacking, begin to network aggressively.

Daphne moved to a medium-sized town in southeast to be near an aging parent. She volunteered for Chamber of Commerce, local symphony, museum and more. Her contacts paid off: she landed a management position within two months.

And while she moved without a job, she was soon a newcomer with a job and a wonderful network of resources.

8. Use your neocortex when you pack, not your brain-stem. (You KNOW rules, abide by them! Exorcize from brain-stem another time, another place.)

· Pack carry-ons lightly so they can be checked more easily · Check checked baggage allowance and be sure your name and contact details are on outside of each bag · Avoid packing anything that looks like a weapon (guide – anything you wouldn’t give a toddler free access to – nail file, letter opener, knitting needle, and more obvious hand grenades) · When traveling to and from North America, TSA recommends not locking checked baggage · Check here www.tsa.dot.gov for common items which become hazardous in flight due to temperature changes and pressure, and don’t pack them.

9. Be sure you have a valid passport and any required Visas and be prepared to show them at any point along way.

10. Know rules of security checkpoints and abide by them.

· Only ticketed passengers can proceed beyond it · All electronic items will be screened – laptops and cells. Remove laptop from travel case. · Keep ticket and boarding pass and ID within easy reach – like on neck chain · Wear shoes easy to remove and as little jewelry as possible

P.S. Here's a tip from a seasoned traveler. You KNOW you're going to be buying things, and possibly taking home gifts, so pack some clothes that are ready for Goodwill and that you can deposit in another country's "Goodwill" to leave space in your bags for return trip.