Remote work, new city: a relocation checklist.

Remote work removed the job-search reason to relocate carefully, which means a lot of people now move somewhere new with less planning than they'd put into a vacation.

Confirm your internet situation before you sign anything — a building's advertised speed and the actual speed in a specific unit can differ enormously. Ask current residents, not just the listing.

A new city is a lot more forgiving when your income doesn't depend on getting the local logistics right immediately.

Time zone overlap with your team, a co-working space or reliable desk setup, and a short-term option that lets you learn the neighborhoods before committing long-term all matter more once the job itself isn't tied to being there.