A. You are absolutely right to be nervous. Moving without a job gives you thinnest identity of all. Banks and landlords like to see a number in block marked "Salary." And socially you're identified by that "What do you do" question.

1. If you're entry level, you may have to move without a job. But if you're senior, companies may conduct national searches to fill your position. They may not give preference to local hires.

1. Pack your patience and your Emotional Intelligence.

Turn down emotions, turn up forethought. Example - research your destination on Internet prior for websites where individuals (not paid interests) can tell you what you can ^anticipate^.

2. Pre-arrange everything you possibly can – air, hotel, car, restaurant, attractions, plays. 3. Make copies of your passport, traveler’s checques, credit cards, itinerary, and airline tickets.

Carry one copy with you and leave one copy with your designated emergency-contact.

4. Carry with you address and phone number of your country’s embassy (consulate) for each country you’ll visit.

5. Take any regular medication in your hand luggage and be sure you have more than enough for your trip. (Remember needles and scissors can’t be in hand luggage.)

6. Check US State Dept. advisories, www.travelstate.gov, before your go for immunizations, hazards and other pertinent information; Overseas Security Advisory Council, www.ds-osac.org, and Transportation Security Administration site, www.tsatraveltips.us.

7. You'll know you'll be waiting, so use your EQ and figure out how to make it A Good Thing.