Question About Relocation

  • Hello,

    I've made it to the third interview with an employer on the east coast. I am on the west coast. I anticipate that soon I will get a question like, 'when can you start?'. I've not made a move across the country before, and would like some insight as to what a reasonable time frame should be. I don't have to sell a house (renting a condo), and I don't have to give 30 days notice to move out.

    I plan to find a place to rent at my destination so that I can spend more time house hunting. My first thought is that three weeks would be a minimum, but I don't know how realistic that is. I figure that during my last two weeks with my current employer, I could get everything packed up, and arrange for a furnished apartment at my destination. At the beginning of the third week, get the van packed and on the road (I don't know if I will be using a moving company or doing this myself). Then drive/fly to the destination and handle the stowage of my stuff sometime before/during employment with the new company.

    I have just started thinking about this, and would appreciate any feedback you might have.

    Thanks!

    CSDunn

  • If I were you and I could finish up in two weeks I'd take a short holiday and drive it, taking in some fantastic sights on the way. But that's me.

  • Kinda depends where on the East Coast.  If it's the Carolinas, no problem.  New York, you might some extra time to get situated.  South Florida:  good luck!

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