things i had to take care of before leaving the US (and a few mistakes i'd avoid)
@i_sudeepa Travel 7 min read
when i decided to move back to India, i had about a week to wrap things up before leaving. it was obviously not enough to close out four years of living in another country, so i prioritized everything that needed me physically present in the us and decided to handle the rest from India.
here's what i took care of, what i'm still figuring out, and a few mistakes i'd avoid if i were doing it again. 1.
employment, final paycheck and health insurance i had only about two working days to wrap things up after resigning, so getting on a call with HR was one of the first things i did. the US generally follows at-will employment, but i'd still recommend checking your employment agreement and giving reasonable notice where possible.
make sure you understand your final paycheck, unused vacation payout, benefits, retirement accounts and when you'll lose access to company systems. if you're leaving toward the end of a month, see whether you can work into the beginning of the next month.
some employers continue health insurance coverage through the end of the month. it can also make your employment timeline a little cleaner if you're concerned about…