Relocation/Moving Advice?

[Edwin]

So I am looking to relocate to the Atlanta area. I have been applying for jobs internally and my goal is to get there by August. My reason for moving is kinds goofy...I want to shake my life up a little and challenge myself. Plus, I am a big Atlanta sports fan and Falcons season tickets would be a huge thing for me.

My question is this: Who here has relocated far away? Also, what advice do you have? What am I probably not thinking of?

Keep in mind, I have no spouse or kids so things like schools aren't important to me.

[Reynolds]

So I am looking to relocate to the Atlanta area. I have been applying for jobs internally and my goal is to get there by August. My reason for moving is kinds goofy...I want to shake my life up a little and challenge myself. Plus, I am a big Atlanta sports fan and Falcons season tickets would be a huge thing for me.

My question is this: Who here has relocated far away? Also, what advice do you have? What am I probably not thinking of?

Keep in mind, I have no spouse or kids so things like schools aren't important to me.

I moved to FL from CT 5 years ago, and I hate it here.

Problem is my whole family moved down here too, so it's difficult to just up and leave.

You pretty much got it made being single and no kids, go for it.

[~Katja~]

wish I could relocate... I have had so many job opportunities that I had to pass up cause I can't move for a while yet.

Will the company pay your relocation expenses? That is always a nice benefit!

[Aggie]

I moved to FL from CT 5 years ago, and I hate it here.

Problem is my whole family moved down here too, so it's difficult to just up and leave.

You pretty much got it made being single and no kids, go for it.

I'd love if my family followed me to Texas. Funny how one's problems are another person's wishes.

Go for it. The only person I knew in Texas was my dad when I came down here for college. I didn't know a soul. I know it's different in college so I can't give you too much advice but I loved going somewhere where no one knew me, even if it does take longer to adjust and make friends. I thought it was worth it, especially if you've been thinking about it for awhile. Good luck!

[Edwin]

wish I could relocate... I have had so many job opportunities that I had to pass up cause I can't move for a while yet.

Will the company pay your relocation expenses? That is always a nice benefit!


I am not sure how relocation expenses work. I work for Comcast. I know it was available, but who knows right now with cutbacks and stuff like that. I have about $3500 put back for rent and moving expenses.


Go for it. The only person I knew in Texas was my dad when I came down here for college. I didn't know a soul. I know it's different in college so I can't give you too much advice but I loved going somewhere where no one knew me, even if it does take longer to adjust and make friends. I thought it was worth it, especially if you've been thinking about it for awhile. Good luck!
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I should be able to make friends pretty easily. I am very outgoing and I like to hit the town a lot. I luckily know a couple people there from past trips to see the Falcons. Just have to get the job situation squared away and I am on my way!

[Furtherman]

Atlanta is hot. That's why they call it Hotlanta. Sticky, humid.

If that's you're thing - go for it! Just get a place near a bar and you'll be able to meet people.

[cougarjake13]

moved from new york to chicago to florida



wasnt bad as i didnt have alot of stuff on the moving end

with the bad economy im not sure if 3500 is gonna be enough of a cushion

[GreatAmericanZero]

i moved from Long Island to Cincinnati last year but my company paid for all the moving expenses. i find the moving process really really annoying but once you get set up everything should be cool

as for stuff to do, i pick up the local "city beat" and "CinWeekly" ever week (comes out on wednesdays). I never read those papers in Long Island, because i always had stuff i was accustomed to do, but being in an area where i didnt know where anything was it really helped finding cool places (some sort of GPS is also a very wise investment when moving to a new area)

Also, believe it or not, Yelp.com was very very helpful in finding stuff in the area. i still use it, found a great pizza place yesterday

[ToiletCrusher]

Stay out of the city proper and live in a suburb.

[Annie Waits]

I've relocated a few times, just make sure you have a job or you are ready to get any kind of job just to pay the bills cuz it can take a few months before you get a job. It's pretty expensive to move, you don't always think about all the deposits you need sometimes for rent, electricity...then the driver's license, license plate, car insurance might go up...all these little details that you sometimes forget.

The only place that I moved to that I didn't like was Florida. I hated the summers, the city and suburbs everywhere and no mountains.

Good luck, just go for it, moving away was the best thing I ever did for myself.

[boosterp]

I moved many times in the Army and kind of miss moving around today. I will second the sentiment that $3500 may not be enough with everything you have to start.

Side note: I hated Atlanta, just my opinion.

[led37zep]

So I am looking to relocate to the Atlanta area. I have been applying for jobs internally and my goal is to get there by August. My reason for moving is kinds goofy...I want to shake my life up a little and challenge myself. Plus, I am a big Atlanta sports fan and Falcons season tickets would be a huge thing for me.

My question is this: Who here has relocated far away? Also, what advice do you have? What am I probably not thinking of?

Keep in mind, I have no spouse or kids so things like schools aren't important to me.

I moved to NYC with little more reason than "Because it was there" If it feels right, do it. Just make sure you can make enough to pay your bills and enjoy the ride.

[Edwin]

Talked to a friend of mine and she offered this advice I never thought of: selling or leaving behind replaceable items. I can leave my dresser and a few other pieces of furniture and replace them when I arrive. The stuff is old and I should get new stuff anyways.

Anyone ever try one-way movers like PODS or something like that? If it wasn't for my couch, i'd be able to get everything in a trailer or van.

[red_red_red]

i have moved from WI to Atlanta, ATL to Philly, Philly to Maine, Maine to middle GA, where i live now. Culture shock is an issue if you move from the north to the south. Atlanta is an ok place if you don't mind traffic or sprawl. And say good-bye to good pizza and hello to fried everything.
the weather is awesome tho, happy travels :)

[TripleSkeet]

I moved from Philly to Florida and back.

A few things that were a great help...

1. Try and find a decent moving truck company that will give you a good rate.

2. See if any of your friends wants to make the ride with you. Even if you have to pay a one way flight back for him, it shouldnt be expensive and it helps to have company on a long drive.

[red_red_red]

Talked to a friend of mine and she offered this advice I never thought of: selling or leaving behind replaceable items. I can leave my dresser and a few other pieces of furniture and replace them when I arrive. The stuff is old and I should get new stuff anyways.

Anyone ever try one-way movers like PODS or something like that? If it wasn't for my couch, i'd be able to get everything in a trailer or van.
leave the couch and get one of those futon thingys, they are only 100 bucks and that's way more cheaper than a u haul would cost.

[Hilge]

Also, believe it or not, Yelp.com was very very helpful in finding stuff in the area. i still use it, found a great pizza place yesterday

I used to live in Cincy. What pizza place did you find?

[boosterp]

leave the couch and get one of those futon thingys, they are only 100 bucks and that's way more cheaper than a u haul would cost.

Better yet, buy from Good Will.

[Edwin]

Better yet, buy from Good Will.

I'd hate to leave my couch. It cost me a pretty penny. It's the wildcard in all of this. I can live without a dresser for a couple weeks and just hang all of my clothes.

Oh and my friends down there have told me I am basically screwed on pizza and subs, but I figured that.

In good news: Deposits on apartments are as low as $100. And they are in the nice suburban areas. That's a good thing.