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Moving to another state
My DH and I with the Gabbister (2yrs old girl) are planning on moving to NC...preferable Charlotte or Raleigh. My deal is really....How in the world can this be accomplished?! I know we need jobs to start but we're starting out with barely furniture and in need of a second car. We want to really do this in about two years or so. We been visiting NC a couple times and we are really in love with certain areas to raise a family. I'm really scared, nervous, and excited...What to do...what to do??
Re: Moving to another state
Depending on your field, I would start applying for jobs and see what kind of flexibility they have for a start date. I would definitely not move until at least one of you has an income. Would your family be able to make it with one income if one of you couldn't start right away? I would hate to see you have to pay two leases/mortgages, so I would also look into housing - like a bare-bones rental for maybe a six month lease while you get settled and get familiar with the area. Also while you establish jobs and better know what your income will be.
We are about to move to Goldsboro, NC from southern Georgia. I'm originally from NE Ohio (met my husband while in grad school and stayed down here), so I hear you about the move. But it is definitely possible, if that's where you want your family to ultimately end up. Good luck! North Carolina is awesome from what I've seen so far!
You do not mention your current financial situation - so it is a bit hard to advise.
Save, network, apply for jobs. You need to have 1st and last month's rent, utility deposits and moving costs. You can pretty much furnish a house nicely with used items from Craigslist in most areas. You do not need a huge amount for that --- you can replace items over time if need be.
If you are not living with a budget - start doing so. Track every dollar spent - categorize. Then look at it seriously and cut back where you can and use that to add to your savings (or paying off debt).
Find out about the cost of living in your desired areas, the schools and what a comparable job would pay.
With the unemployment on the consent rise I would really but some thought into it. If you don't have family in the area then i would say it's a 60% chance you will not survive 1-2 years after the move here