How to move out of state by the next business day
Employers sometimes offer opportunities that require relocating by the very next business day. This extreme lack of lead time leaves no room to research a new state's economy, gas prices, and diversity, making the transition especially difficult for those moving away to live alone for the first time.
What people tried
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- 1Renting an Airbnb or extended stay hotel for 2-4 weeksDid this help you?
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- 3Taking essential belongings first and making a second trip with a U-Haul laterDid this help you?
- 4Saving up money while staying with parentsDid this help you?
- 5Researching potential destination states onlineDid this help you?
In their words
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“I'm often thinking where I should move to, I currently live with my parents in KY, and want to leave this state, I'm often thinking of somewhere west coast like California, Oregon, or Washington, or further north like Massachusetts, Michigan, or somewhere else up northeast”source ↗
“I guess I'd rather live somewhere more diverse, somewhere that doesn't feel like the majority of people around is "white Christian redneck"”source ↗
“I was wondering from anyone who lives in or near said areas/states, how is it there, economy, wages, gas prices, and such.”source ↗
“The thing is, when the opportunity comes up they'll give me very little time to be there. In most cases they will call someone on a business day and expect them there the next business day.”source ↗
“This will be my first time living without a roommate and moving out of state.”source ↗
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