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Moving across country, cheapest way?

What are tips for an eighteen year old moving all the way across the country?

  • I'll be moving to Seattle from North Carolina. I will be living with my girlfriend until I find an apartment of my own. What are some tips for packing, moving out, moving in, and finding jobs, etc?

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    I moved from California all the way to Florida when I turned 18 with my boyfriend. It's a lot of work and we've been out here for almost a year now. As of moving: -Do your research. Before we moved, we looked into: apartments, how much things will cost like at the grocery store, how much moving would be (to get a Uhaul truck would have cost us $3000 dollars), and airplane tickets. To be honest, we packed 1 luggage each and took that. So I had clothes, my itouch, cellphone and my laptop when we moved. He brought the same. Packing: -Take what you absolutely need. Realize that weather out in Seattle is different than in North Carolina Moving in: -It's fun and hard working at the same time. Our parents don't support us financially so my bf and I both work full time. Budget your money and your time Job Search: -Have a resume and make a cover letter. Look up online how to do a resume or a cover letter. As for job interviews: show up on time, bring extra resumes and cover letters, dress nicely, research more about the company, and bring a portfolio filled with your awards, any volunteering/work experience, high school diploma, and any clubs you were in. That's mostly it that I can share. The rest is up to you. Just get prepared that people and companies will try and screw you over. You're entering the adult world, so be prepared. Good luck and you can always email me too! I'd like to know how it goes for you

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I LOVE Seattle and North Carolina. Seattle more, though. I moved when I was almost 17 last year. The culture shock was extreme for me... Because I moved from the north to the south. However, I don't think North Carolina and Seattle are as drastically different. They're both gorgeous places with lots of nice people (or, everyone I met was nice). Are you driving down there? For packing, just do a little at a time. It sucks to wait until the last minute and be scrambling. Seriously, get rid of the things you won't use. Have a garage sale to earn some money, or just donate it. Moving in and out... first, just get everything you need. You can slowly unpack over time, and just have everything where you can get to it when you need it. As for finding jobs, don't become to sure about one job. You might think it sounds secure, but seriously, keep applying and taking interviews. Don't give up, JUST keep applying wherever you can.

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How exciting!! I'd say just sell a lot of stuff that you don't need, and then pack only essentials and stuff you really want to keep. Finding jobs...well just look in the newspapers or talk to people that you know that live in your area. Since you will be with your girlfriend it shouldn't be too hard as soon as you move to Seattle. But, I'd say just try to get a job as soon as you can, and then get your own apartment!

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