New Job in a New City!!!

[dposborne]

So, any advice you guys have about either the Chicago area or moving tips would be great. For example, where the heck do I get affordable boxes? Holy cow! I had no idea that they were so expensive.. also I have no experience with moving furniture from state to state. HELP..

First off, congratulations.

Secondly, you may want to check with your new company concerning some sort of relocation package that came with your job offer. Usually companies offer a comprehensive relo package with management positions, at least this has been my experience in the past. With the relo package, you won't have to worry about packing your stuff up or moving anything. They do everything for you and even unbox and place everything in your new location... The tab is usually covered by the company. The relo package should also include some lump sum of funds for travel, living expenses and also options on what to do with your house (rent or mortgage/pay the rent up to termination or buy the house from you...)

As an example, the company I work for now packed up and transported all my household goods (15k pounds) plus my '65 Impala from Washington State to Pennsylvania. They then unpacked everything and placed it all as per my direction in my new house. The company also gave me over 20k for travel expenses since I drove my family across country. Of course your package may be different and this can all be negotiated with your offer...