hey! im 18, currently working full time at walmart, and hate where i live. i dont have many things to me except my clothes and some collectibles (CDs, DVDs, records, trinkets, etc.) and am working 40 hr a week with a 16 per hour pay. basically, im grinding it out but what should be a basic to do list if id like to make this move? any tips? will accept any and all help :-]

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keepthetips t1_iuc0laf wrote on October 30, 2022 at 4:19 AM

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Jzerious t1_iuc1bln wrote on October 30, 2022 at 4:26 AM

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I would say document(like take a pic) everything you’re taking as things can end up lost or “missing”. I don’t have a ton of insight but I hope it works out for the best :)

QuotidianTrials t1_iuc1jrr wrote on October 30, 2022 at 4:29 AM

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Have you ever been to Boston or do you just know it from TV?

It’s extremely expensive compared to most places in Florida, so making it while working at Walmart will be even less viable

ahewc11 t1_iuc1p91 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 4:30 AM

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Enjoy paying state level income tax.

Fast_Town_2642 t1_iuck873 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:30 AM

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Get an education…hard to live here on minimum wage

sfxer001 t1_iucy46y wrote on October 30, 2022 at 11:41 AM

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Replying to ahewc11 (#334,469)

First thing I thought of.

hildegardpep t1_iuczilh wrote on October 30, 2022 at 11:58 AM

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Buy winter clothes…

le_district t1_iud1tt6 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:23 PM

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Get a job first before moving.

bucceIIati OP t1_iud45q8 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:46 PM

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Replying to QuotidianTrials (#334,443)

im aware as to how expensive it is, ive visited twice for a week and stayed with a family member that lived there. hes told me basically alot of what id need to do financially if i were to move in with him (and chances are i will) but im also looking for general tips in case i end up having to move on my own

bucceIIati OP t1_iud46ff wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:46 PM

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Replying to Jzerious (#334,394)

ok!! thank you!!

bucceIIati OP t1_iud492c wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:47 PM

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Replying to Fast_Town_2642 (#337,610)

i intend to! ive just been working since ive graduated school to save up and get an education up there rather than here

bucceIIati OP t1_iud4dzv wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:48 PM

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Replying to hildegardpep (#340,269)

first thing on my to do list, i know that winters up there aren’t easy and snow/extreme cold will be hard to accustom to as well

bucceIIati OP t1_iud4i6l wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:49 PM

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Replying to le_district (#340,817)

ive been looking at applications and job openings online, its not for a few months that id be moving but i still have been continuously looking (i also know im gonna probably need to pick up more than one job as well to make it)

boxdude t1_iud9va1 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 1:37 PM

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Have some extra cash built up for sure. There is the physical cost of moving and then there are all the extra costs once you arrive.

Things like paying for a new drivers license and auto registration. You can maybe put it off for a while but a ticket can be a headache and cost more in the long run. Along that line you will need to change car insurance if you have a car, which might cost more. Might need to switch cell service which could involve extra fees. If you have to get your own place you could have fees and deposits for the rental and utilities. Depending on how you do your banking, opening new accounts and transferring money might incur fees. Also health insurance changes between programs available in each state might cause a change in you costs

One other hidden expense when leaving Florida to go to Massachusetts is state income tax. At hourly wages like you earn at Walmart, the state tax won't be too bad, but it could still be an unexpected decrease in your available cash.

Not trying to scare you off of the move, just better to anticipate these things ahead of time than to be surprised when you get there.

Good luck and hope you find what you need to make your life better when you get there.

bucceIIati OP t1_iuddbh1 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:05 PM

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Replying to boxdude (#342,693)

this is the most helpful yet, thank you! i do not have a car yet for multiple reasons, but mainly financially it would be an incredible burden on me to have that if i want to properly move out. i do plan on saving up as much as i could and i do not plan on working at walmart up there (since there’s none specifically where id move to, allston) and intend on finding a new job. working a service job isnt an issue for me and im preparing to work more than one. ive been looking into health insurance, EBT, etc. once im up there as well. im on medicaid here so i gotta see if i can transfer to a service up there and such. thank you still!! ill keep all this in mind :-]

le_district t1_iudf8vz wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:19 PM

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Replying to bucceIIati (#341,467)

As long as you understand what to expect. I assume you have motive that we’re not aware of. Regardless, as long as you’re grounded on the reality, I’m sure you’ll figure it out.

QuotidianTrials t1_iudhqrs wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:38 PM

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Replying to bucceIIati (#341,378)

Ah, okay. I’m glad you’re not just jumping in blind. I would recommend staying in his good graces as long as possible and to be saving up an emergency fund(ideally 3-6 months of pay) in case anything comes up.