Assessment for Relocated Professionals and Trailing Spouses and Partners

Relocation Assessment - How Happy Are You With Your Transition to a New Place?

Please rate each question as it best applies to you, most of the time. If you feel a statement is true most of the time, choose "5". If you disagree with a statement, choose "1". Choose 2, 3, or 4, if you do not feel as strongly about a question.

I am involved in activities that excite me.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know what activities are available nearby.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know how to get involved with new activities

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I am happy with the choice of activities I have available to me

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have access to an abundant list of people I can call for personal and professional needs

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have or can easily get medical contacts if I need them.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have a way to organize contacts that are referred to me

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I am comfortable calling or emailing the contacts I have received

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have a core set of close friends in the same city as me who I see regularly.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I can depend on someone nearby to talk to if I am feeling down, or if there’s an emergency.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have a great mix of friends – some of them are native to the city I’m in now, and some have immigrated here, like me.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

If you’re the trailing spouse: I have no resentment or regrets moving here, and I love my life here. The move has not negatively impacted my relationship

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

If you’re the Expat: My spouse or partner is happy and has adjusted well, and the move has not had any negative impacts on our relationship.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

My spouse/partner and I communicate well and support each other through difficulties

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

My spouse/partner and I celebrate each other’s successes

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I feel comfortable telling my spouse/partner if I am unhappy

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

If you’re Single: I understand the dating culture here

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have an easy time meeting like-minded and interesting people

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I speak the language well, and have no, or very little, difficulty communicating my needs

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know the city well, and can easily provide people directions to anyplace they need to go.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know where to find necessities, like supermarkets, drugstores, etc, as well as great restaurants, bars, and other places to socialize.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I love where I’m living

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I get along well with my manager, and I know what is expected of me.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I do not have any communications issues on the job.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I get along well with my colleagues.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

If you’re the trailing spouse and want to work: I know what I want to do

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I understand the local interviewing culture

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know where to look for employment

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I allow myself time to relax every week – whether that be time alone, sightseeing, seeing friends, exercising, etc

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know where to go to find relaxing activities, or I have a place I go when I need some downtime.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have visited nearby towns on weekends

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

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