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Aug 04, 2015, 05:27 PM
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Member Since: Nov 2002
Location: Mid World
Posts: 18,092
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The suggestion of your parents and boyfriend to find a job before you move is a solid one. Think of the potential problems if you move and then can't find a job.
If you are moving in with your boyfriend, I'd recommend putting in writing who pays for what. Sounds kind of silly to have it in writing, but it protects both of you two ways. One, fights over bills can kill a relationship. Two, if the relationship goes sour for some reason you are protected financially.
Once you find out the cost of living for where you want to move, create a budget to see if you can afford it. Again, think what would happen if you find a job, move, then find out you can't afford to stay.
I think someone else mentioned this, but check with future landlords about whether they accept pets and are there limits on what you can have. For example, some places put a weight limit on dogs to keep big dogs out. Some places won't allow you to have exotics (snake).
Are you going to have to rent something to move your stuff? That's another expense to consider.
Someone mentioned Goodwill for furniture and furnishings. I hate to be a party pooper, but be careful of bedbugs. I just took a training on bedbug contamination. We learned that some folks who have things infested with the little devils donate the furniture to places like Goodwill. I'm not saying you can't find good stuff at thrift store, just cautioning you to be careful.
I didn't see anyone mention this. You don't have to start with a houseful of top of the line stuff. It can be fun to acquire things as you go along.
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