With the economy in its current condition and the jobless rate at all-time lows, finding employment is becoming increasingly harder and harder to find, many people get to a point were that have to make some tough decisions in order to survive in these demanding days we now live.

So at what point should you seriously start to consider moving to a new location?

Obviously one of the first things that you should have in place before you move is to have a job already lined up. Unless you have a strong support system that you can rely upon, moving directly for a job is the best situation. Hopefully, you moved for all the right reasons, such as higher pay, career advancement, or family.

Before you decide to move to a new location, make sure that you not only look at the salary potential of the new city you intend to move to, also take into consideration the areas cost of living, taxes, costs associated to moving, and the housing market if you’re planning on purchasing a home or the average rental rates for those in apartments or condos.

To defer or lessen some of the cost of moving, check with your new employer to see if they offer some type of relocation assistance for new hires or if they can refer you to local organizations in the area that specialize in assisting individuals that have recently moved to the area.

One of the best things about being a correctional officer is that you can literally move to any state in the country and find a job. Whether it’s an entry-level position or above, if you have the skills, drive, and experience, you can get hired at either the federal, state, local, or private facility.

The best things you can do now research the area, get you to resume out there, start networking, talk with your family and friends, and have a plan for how you want things to go and also a backup plan if things don’t quite work out.