How do you relocate from one state to the next?

Question

Im in my 2nd year of college and plan to graduate next year...but i plan on moving to NJ once i do. what's the best/easiest way to relocate?? i don't want to go up there with absolutely nothing...but be at least stable..any advice?

**I'm graduating after only 2 years...yes it's possible. global affairs major - B.A. Degree...i do a course overload...**

Answer 1

Hi I have moved cross country two times and then some, here are a few things that I have learned. Be sure to save up some money before you make the move. Of course you are going to need first and last months rent plus the deposit (unless you are buying a house). I also suggest save up enough to cover at least two months worth of bills and extra money for things like food, cleaning supplies, emergencies ect.
Know the city and suburbs you are moving to. Contact the local chamber of commerce for the city and the suburbs they will send you a FREE location packet. This is great because it has info on housing cost, crime, job rates, income ect. Use this information to help you find the best city/town that fits you. In the packet they have info on the job market….is it a tech town, factory town, mining town, ect. Helps you narrow down your job market.
Visit the area. I cannot stress this enough! If you have never been to the place go before you move, check it out, talk with locals! Places can look great on the internet, or in a book, people can tell you how wonderful places are but, you need to make sure that it fits you and that you can be happy there!
Start the job search in advance. Look on Monster, Yahoo Jobs, research companies in your industry check out their sites see what jobs are in the area. You want to make sure that there are companies in your field of work and that they are hiring. Put in apps. in advance, most companies will do at least the first interview by phone. Some will even do the second by phone, either way it helps
Be willing to take a job until you get something better. I have moved a couple times, I started my job search ahead of time had some interviews. I moved to the city before I was hired in a job in my field, so I took a serving job. It allowed me to make money, keep most of my savings and I had a great schedule that allowed me to look for a better job.
If you are moving a long distance buy things when you get there and are established. I will be honest it cost a lot of money to move cross country or from one state to another. Buy things like pots, pans, dishes, furniture when you get to you destination. Saves a lot of money in the long run!
Plan, budget and plan. Find a place to live BEFORE you make the big move, look at apartments or whatever get approved and have a move in date. Hotels get way expensive! Budget your money, be honest with yourself, you will go out and you have bills, make sure you have enough for at least a few months! Plan everything in your move, make list so you can make a more accurate budget. Driving cost to get there, cost to ship belongings, shutting off old utilities, turning on new ones, what you need to buy when you get there ect.
Put in a change of address at the Post Office at least 4 weeks before you move! Sounds dumb but, your credit card bill has you account number and other personal info, also you do not want bills to be late, or miss getting mail! With that said, change your address ASAP with your CC companies, friends, magazines ect. When you change your address with the PO they take a while to forward your mail, which delays it.
I hope this helps you; again I cannot stress enough about planning and saving! I have moved long distances without planning and it really does cause you stress and is very hard. I also have done long moves with planning and they have been great. Think! Be sure to set yourself up for success. Make a “moving” book keep all of your important numbers and information in there. That way everything is together and handy! Be sure to write emergency numbers in there, silly I know but I have lost my cell phone moving before and thank goodness I had wrote the important numbers down! Also keep you copies of your lease, moving company contract, Uhaul Contract ect.. Never hurts to have these on hand. Keep them with you during the move! If you plan in advance, and stay organized you will be fine! Have a great move and good luck!

Answer 2

Go Through your belongings put them in three piles (spread them out) (Throw Away, Keep, and Donate.)
Then Pack the items in the keep pile In Boxes. Make sure to use bubble wrap on fragile items.

Find A house on howardhannah.com or google real estate, also ebay sells CHEAP and GOOD houses.And also pricey if you have expensive taste.

Contact the nearest U-Haul (Find number in
yellow pages,ect.) Rent a truck at the size you need. Or you might have a friend/family member with a large truck.

Get on the road!.
Happy moving! Hope I helped you-Molly S.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

What do you mean?
You'll need your belongings, and then you're supposed to get that state's drivers license and register your car there. And money, you'll need lots of that for deposits and such.
How are you graduating college after just 2 years? Most kids take like 5 now... BIG congrats!!!!