My husband is about to get offered his dream job, close to his family. I don't want him to take it.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 24, 2011 -
42 answers
I have been very happily living in a 3BR apt in Seattle (lower queen anne) with a couple for almost 2 years, and today they're moving out to a house together. In 10 days rent is due. I have posted on craigslist for new roommates to move in. I've asked a few friends to help me screen people, but I'm still freaking out because I'm extremely nervous about choosing new roommates! I really like being close friends with my roommates, so this feels like dating. I'd love any advice & experiences you could share!
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posted by palegirl
on Aug 20, 2011 -
19 answers
Thinking of moving from Austin to Minneapolis for a job. What do I need to know and what should I look at in my one free day there to look around?
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posted by jopreacher
on Aug 19, 2011 -
11 answers
Some kind of sketchy questions about the legalities and insurance implications of moving from state to state and not switching car registrations over.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 17, 2011 -
9 answers
I'd like some suggestions on inexpensive but reliable shipping companies for shipping boxes from the US to Canada.
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posted by elisynn
on Aug 14, 2011 -
5 answers
I have just accepted an offer to teach in a small town near Steamboat Springs, which is across the country from where I have lived/worked mostly all my life. It's a huge step for me (I'm nearly 40), and I am okay with the newness of starting over, etc. I am a bit nervous about the learning curve, but I think the people will be gracious and helpful, so that's not something that causes me to lose sleep.
What I've worked on almost day and night since taking the job offer (teaching) is a budget. It's an enormous pay cut for me (approximately $15,000), and I'm concerned about being able to cover costs. I'm more of a saver than spender, and I've always probably saved more than the average person. I know that teachers live there and survive (and maybe even thrive!) on the salary. I think I'll be okay as I get my bearings, but for now I would be so grateful to anyone who can share their thoughts about budgeting in Steamboat Springs, cost of living, anything at all.
posted by lucy40
on Aug 11, 2011 -
6 answers
I want to move to New Orleans in December/January. I will be a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree. I don't know anyone who lives there. I'm looking for any advice or encouragement. Where should I live? What are the job prospect like and where should I work? If you've ever moved somewhere you really weren't familiar with, what advice do you wish someone had given you?
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posted by alittlecloser
on Aug 9, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm moving to another country at the end of the week and I want to make a list of things I need to do before I go. Obvious is good.
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posted by Not Supplied
on Aug 8, 2011 -
19 answers
Looking for advice about moving from the United States to Germany for a year. Have any?
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posted by chasing
on Aug 7, 2011 -
8 answers
I am moving with my family from Texas to Connecticut in early September and need some assistance finding housing. Can anyone recommend a good realtor in Fairfield County, particularly for looking at rental houses? Given our short time frame, we are especially looking for someone who is proactive and can spend a lot of time with us over a few days.
posted by monju_bosatsu
on Aug 4, 2011 -
7 answers
I bought a house to rent out to students. What should I buy? Cliche/common examples include a pool table, foosball table and a dartboard, but I'd like more varied and unique ideas.
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posted by Ragingmelon
on Jul 31, 2011 -
73 answers
We're moving back to the UK (London) from the US (SoCal) in a few months. What would you stock up on if you were us? Much more detail about our tastes and situation inside...
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posted by crabintheocean
on Jul 28, 2011 -
31 answers
I'm moving from St. Paul to Minneapolis this weekend. I have to be out of my old apartment by noon on Sunday, but am not allowed to move into my new one until after 4pm on Monday. This creates a problem because none of the local rental truck companies seem to be willing to rent out their trucks for longer than 24 hours. Am I really going to have to rent a truck and load and unload it into a storage facility for a day, and then rent another one the very next day, or is there some superior solution someone can think of? Surely this isn't the first time this issue has arisen.
Thanks for any suggestions.
posted by grammalvsu
on Jul 28, 2011 -
17 answers
We're moving in a couple weeks, and we just found out that bedbugs were spotted in our new apartment. NOOOO! What now?
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Jul 28, 2011 -
25 answers
Is moving out of my parents’ house a good or a bad idea? On the one hand if feels foolish to leave behind a rent-free, comfortable room in a loving home, but on the other hand the desire to feel more independent carries a lot more emotional weight for me.
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posted by efsrous
on Jul 26, 2011 -
29 answers
We are moving to the out of the country soon, and I'd like advice on how to tell my kids. What I've found online at other sites has been....less than helpful, so any personal advice or good links appreciated. Possibly relevant details inside.
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posted by digitalprimate
on Jul 25, 2011 -
18 answers
Movers in Philadelphia for a move next week may have crapped out at the last minute. Does anyone have any suggestions for moving companies for a 1-bedroom-size within-city move who might be able to strike a last-minute appointment in case this is true?
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posted by Keter
on Jul 19, 2011 -
7 answers
What are your tips for getting settled in a new city? I am not looking for moving tips. I am looking for tips about getting aquaintaned, settled, and secured in a new city once you are moved. If it helps, I am moving to Austin with my wife and two young kids and are leaving our friend and family behind. What services did you pay for / use that made your adjustment a lot easier? How did you learn the road system? How did you find the right community groups / churches / clubs? How did you deal with the stress and emotions that come with a big move? In a nutshell, I want to know how to make the transition to a new city a lot smoother.
posted by jasondigitized
on Jul 11, 2011 -
15 answers
Asking this question for my mom: where should I live in Canada? (criteria: dense small city, pretty, affordable, walkable, climate not too cold.)
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posted by Jeanne
on Jul 9, 2011 -
27 answers
I want to do a stoop sale (aka yard sale) to offload things I no longer need, but I can't use my own stoop... where in New York can I have one?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Jul 6, 2011 -
8 answers
Mrs Primate, the Messrs Primates Junior and I may be moving back to the Netherlands in the near future. I'm looking for recommendations of small towns or neighborhoods in larger cities to check out. We're know A'dam inside and out and are pretty familiar with Utrecht and Haarlem, but we haven't actually lived in the country since 1999 (although we visit twice a year), so....
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posted by digitalprimate
on Jul 6, 2011 -
15 answers
I'm moving countries in 30 days and I am freaking out (to put it mildly). How can I make the most of the time left in my home country and prepare for the new one - while not being mean to my partner or my family?
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posted by teststrip
on Jul 2, 2011 -
15 answers
Moving back to Boston, working in Quincy, working nights, need to practice music at night (hopefully), would like to live in Cambridge, would like to get rid of my car.
Lots of different details I'm trying to piece together. Details inside. Advice requested.
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posted by sully75
on Jul 1, 2011 -
13 answers
What are your suggestions for pet-friendly Maryland apartments with a washer and dryer in the unit in the Columbia/Ellicott City/Elkridge area? Suggestions for apartments to avoid are also welcome.
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posted by Rob Rockets
on Jun 30, 2011 -
6 answers
My boyfriend and I are seriously talking about moving in together soon. He is a heavy weed smoker, and I would not want him to smoke so much in our shared apartment. What should I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 27, 2011 -
41 answers
Career/Financial advice-filter: I’d like to hire a professional to help me assess what salary I would need to earn to make it worth my while to relocate, and I am unsure what qualifications to look for.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 26, 2011 -
4 answers
Shipping dilemma: I have 30-40 boxes at my house I need to ship via parcel post. I thought I could print the labels at home and then have them picked up for a fee by the post office, but I've hit a snag...
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posted by whoaali
on Jun 26, 2011 -
20 answers
We are moving cross-country and would like to plan the best route to get from New England to the Midwest, specifically to Minnesota. We were thinking of stopping at Niagara Falls and in Chicago along the way (to try Rick Bayless' restaurant!). I-90 looks pretty painfully dead along most of the way and we would like to know anything cool near I-90 along this route such as nice places to walk/parks/monuments and things to see, or great places to eat, keeping in mind that we are pescatarians so steakhouses and burger joints are not our bag. Also is there any merit to the idea of taking Route 401 through Canada rather than continuing I-90 through the USA, that would outweigh the negatives of not being able to use our smartphones while outside the States?
Any ideas? Thank you for helping us entertain ourselves on a long long drive.
posted by treehorn+bunny
on Jun 26, 2011 -
22 answers
Dreamhost help needed! Do I need to physically move files and databases from one subdomain to another at Dreamhost, and if so, how best to do it? All details inside.
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posted by taz
on Jun 23, 2011 -
12 answers
I have a storage locker full of my family's belongings that is 1,200 miles away from me, along the US West Coast. Is there any way I can hire someone to empty it out,, haul it the long distance and deliver it to me?
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posted by Yakuman
on Jun 23, 2011 -
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