I’m looking for some general life advice on rotational jobs, and really, moving after college in general. I’ve accepted a position in a program that will move me around to a new location roughly every year for the next couple of years, so it complicates how I go about everything in the move. The first rotation is pretty far from home, and I’m pretty much on my own with handling everything. I am just at a bit of a loss on all the logistics of this – finding living arrangements, getting furniture, getting moved in, etc etc.
Just looking for any wisdom from people who have had roles like this, particularly right out of college, when I have few assets and am starting from scratch!
Some of the things I’m thinking about are renting vs buying furniture, leasing a furnished apartment, the timeline of leasing/moving in relative to my start date, blah blah the list goes on.
I know absolutely nothing about this.
But I would imagine that a program that has you moving every year or so probably has systems in place to make all that easier. Have you asked?
In the absence of help from your employer, I would google something like “moving to San Diego” or something similar. You’ll want to find good neighborhoods, close to where you work.
Also, I imagine you can always start by moving into one of those “extended stay” hotels until you get settled.
But I would absolutely begin with the company. See what advice/ services they offer.
Thanks @bjkmom . There is some support in place, but mainly financial support and less logistical support. A couple people have messaged me and provided some great advice.
I’m planning on driving out and spending a few days in an AirBnB/ extended stay hotel until I have housing worked out. Not entirely sure when I should head out there relative to my start date. 5 days early? 10? Lots to think about.
Now that I’m older, I am so appreciative for moving around so much at the beginning of my career. The experiences at finding accomodations, getting the utilities turned on and finding your way around a new city even so ofter (every six months in my case) gave me an incredible amount of confidence and self-reliance later on.
That’s good to hear. I’m sure I will learn a ton from doing this, particularly for doing it three times in the next three years. Looking forward to making some mistakes, hehe.