First time moving, need advice

[South Jersey Styx]

Originally Posted by Ep-

i thought about the sublease. ..

Talk to the landlord and let him know what you'd like to do. If he/she does allow you to break the lease, he/she may negotiate on a few things:

* Hold you to a 30-day or more notification before moving;
* Keep the security deposit as an extra month that you would have been there;
* Ask you to help advertise the apt (i.e., put it on Craig's List, the local universities). The Fall semester is starting soon and if you're near a college, some students may be interested in your apartment. Or this maybe something you can offer as part of your deal.

You seem to know what you want. And it seems like it's getting worse staying where you are. I agree with others about staying at your current job and trying it out in Philly, at least for now. From there, you may feel a need to go further (i.e., Boston, NYC, Balto, DC--all within a few hours from your family).

Don't worry about your possessions. When you do find a place to stay it will make you feel more at home. And things like furniture and accessories are so expensive these days compared to just a few years ago. So if it's good quality, hang onto it. Best of luck to you!

[slamont61]

Ep- Do Not opt for the longer commute. You'll resent that decision sooner or later, likely sooner. With all the time we put into work, adding on a long commute just extends the work day beyond the necessary time cutting deeply into recreation time. Obviously you can find work nearer to an area you wish to reside in.

[Ep-]

Originally Posted by slamont61

Ep- Do Not opt for the longer commute. You'll resent that decision sooner or later, likely sooner. With all the time we put into work, adding on a long commute just extends the work day beyond the necessary time cutting deeply into recreation time. Obviously you can find work nearer to an area you wish to reside in.

If I do move I would like to keep my job at first until I can maybe find something closer. Job market kind of sucks now. if I could find something in the city then i could sell off my car and save tons of money.