Relocation Consulting ~ what is this about?

Turning Pointz Travel Co. originated in 2021, formerly known as Turning Pointz Relocation Consulting. This service is still offered focused on two niche markets; international students and relocating corporate travellers (with their families).

Living in another country is such a deep cultural experience that it brings about great professional and personal changes. Old norms and values from the home country are viewed from a fresh perspective, giving people and their families the ability to see their journey in a new light.

Therefore, Turning Pointz serves as a support program for people in cultural transition by providing one-on-one consulting to anyone, in any location.

The point is: 

• to support global lifestyle transitions

• to identify personalized benefits and challenges

• to provide training & resources

With technology changing quickly and social media connecting us at fast speeds, our planet continues to grow smaller and more interrelated than ever before. The degree of cultural complexity many now face within their families is immense.

Prior to the pandemic, the number of people living in countries not their own totalled 220 million … representing the 5th largest nation on earth.

Many people have to repatriate unexpectedly, corporations have to adjust globally and families are more spread out for many reasons. Travel has always been an inspiring form of recreation, but living in another country is an entirely different matter. Change is occurring at a pace that is difficult for humanity to keep up with. These changes have challenged our abilities to relate to one another because there’s hardly enough time for the human side of life to catch up. People continue to be on the move and the critical pieces of the global lifestyle journey remain unchanged.

Who can benefit?

International Students . Temporary Foreign Workers . Immigrants . Corporate Travellers (Expatriates) and their Families

The path to achieving healthy transitions is thriving emotionally, physically, spiritually and relationally. The opportunity to move abroad is very exciting but there is a lot to think about in order to relocate.

A cultural transition is a very personal experience and it is important to consider all members of the family. Pico Iyer says, “For more and more of us, home has really less to do with a piece of soil then you can say a piece of soul.” Transitions of any kind can accentuate the negatives and stress can come from unexpected places. Even the strongest individuals can be overwhelmed with exhaustion and uncertainty. Remembering to include patience with an open mind as part of the planning will go a long way.

It is also very important to enjoy the journey. If you are only focused on the goal, you can miss out on a lot of happiness along the way. On page 218 of Third Culture Kids, Growing Up Among Worlds by Pollock and Van Reken, Charles Frame offers advice to his daughter Ruth; valuable advice that if applied, can make a big difference in having a positive experience or not, “….wherever you go in life, unpack your bags – physically and mentally – and plant your trees.

Too many people never live in the now because they assume the time is too short to settle in. They don’t plant trees because they expect to be gone before the trees bear fruit. But if you keep thinking about your next move, you’ll never live fully where you are. When it’s time to go, then it’s time to go, but you won’t have missed what this experience was about……”.

culture . identity . transitions . third culture kids . change management . emotional intelligence