{"id":9575,"date":"2019-06-20T13:56:27","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T05:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/?p=9575"},"modified":"2023-09-05T14:41:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T06:41:15","slug":"moving-out-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/blog\/moving-out-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fresh Grad\u2019s Moving Out Checklist and Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9577\" src=\"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/architecture-buildings-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"architecture-buildings\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/raised-building-frame-169647\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Peng LIU<\/a> via Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving to a new city alone after college is one of the biggest decisions you can make for yourself. It means moving out of your parents\u2019 home and everything that comes with living rent-free: free food, water, electricity, Internet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many factors why you would want to move out and be on your own. Maybe it\u2019s because of your future field of work, your preferred lifestyle; or, you could be seeking greener pastures in the metro that you couldn&#8217;t find in your home province. But do you have what it takes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/blog\/adulting-101-moving-to-manila\/\">move out to the big city?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the complete moving out checklist: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider why you\u2019re moving out<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a safe place to live in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick to a monthly budget<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be self-reliant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn your bad habits and work on fixing them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a routine and stick to it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be prepared for emergencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only pack what you need<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your free time wisely<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think you\u2019re ready for moving after college but don\u2019t exactly know what to expect, then read on for a guide on how you can manage to move to a new city after graduating and what to expect, with the least amount of hassle and inconvenience involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><b>1. Consider why you\u2019re moving out<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before tackling any other item in the moving out checklist, you need to be clear on why you\u2019re moving out, in the first place. Not having a clear purpose on why you want to move out is the fastest way to regret moving out. Did you just get hired for a job that\u2019s too far and expensive to commute to? Are there more job opportunities in the metro compared to your home province?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By having a clear reason as to why you\u2019re moving out, you\u2019ll have an easier time preparing your moving out checklist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>2. Choose a safe place to live in<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9584\" src=\"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camera-cyber-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"camera-cyber\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/equipment-pavement-security-security-camera-430208\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"> via Pexels<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Safety should be your number one priority when moving to a big city after college. Condominiums for rent such as those from DMCI Homes Leasing Services is the safest option that you can choose. Their condominium communities are monitored 24\/7 with CCTV cameras, and security personnel constantly roam the condo grounds. The security personnel also conduct frequent security checks on every condo floor; so you can be sure that you\u2019ll be safe.<strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>3. Stick to a monthly budget<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9583\" src=\"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/budget-cash-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"budget-cash\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/strong><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/money-coins-cash-currency-33692\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pixabay<\/a> via Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start living on your own, you\u2019re going to have to start paying for all (if not the majority) your expenses by yourself. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com\/en\/saving-budgeting\/creating-a-budget\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a monthly budget plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not only helps you keep track of your monthly recurring expenditures such as rent, utilities, phone bills, and internet connection costs, but it can also help you identify how much you can spend on leisure activities and things that you want to purchase. It\u2019s also a crucial part of moving to a new city; so work on creating your monthly budget as early as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>4. Be self-reliant<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With living alone comes self-reliance. An essential in your moving out checklist is learning how to become self-reliant. This means not having to count on anybody\u2019s help when it comes to doing house chores such as sweeping, cooking, washing the dishes, and doing your laundry \u2014 not to mention simple repair jobs such as changing light bulbs in your room. Without learning self-reliance, you\u2019ll have a much harder time living alone. You might also be spending money on cleaning and repair services that could affect your monthly budget. So it\u2019s best if you learn how to become self-reliant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>5. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help.<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9587\" src=\"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/communication-contact-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"communication-contact\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/strong><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/marketing-office-working-business-33999\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Negative Space<\/a> via Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A moving out checklist wouldn\u2019t be complete without drawing the line between being self-reliant and being stubborn. When moving to a new city, there\u2019s nothing wrong with wanting to fix everything on your own, once you get the hang of self-reliance. You should, however, also know when you need to ask for help. There might be a repair job, like fixing a broken sink or a faulty power socket, that\u2019s beyond your basic repair skills. In these situations wherein you\u2019re out of your element, it\u2019s best to leave these to the professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>6. \u00a0Learn your bad habits and work on fixing them<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re moving out after college and start living at your own place, there\u2019s one thing you\u2019re going to have: an abundance of alone time. When you live alone, you\u2019ll start to notice some of the bad living habits that you\u2019ve never noticed before when you still lived with your family. Maybe you don\u2019t sweep your new home as much as you should or wash the dishes right after using them and just let them pile up on the sink. The faster you realize these bad habits, the quicker you can work on addressing them, and the better off you\u2019ll be.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Build a routine and stick to it<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9585\" src=\"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/checklist-composition-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"checklist-composition\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/notebook-1226398\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Suzy Hazelwood<\/a> via Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good routine is one of the things you need when moving out of your parents\u2019 house. It will not only help you keep your day more organized, but it can also help you beat your bad habits. You&#8217;ll end up getting more tasks out of the way much quicker since you already know what you&#8217;re supposed to do at certain times of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>8. Be prepared for emergencies<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9579\" src=\"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/auto-automobile-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"auto-automobile\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/auto-automobile-blur-buildings-532001\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pixabay<\/a> via Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergencies can happen at any moment; and if you\u2019re moving into a new city, you\u2019re going to have to prepare yourself for the worst. Have a list of emergency numbers of the police, fire department, and nearest hospitals, in case you need an ambulance for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have an emergency bag with survival essentials such as a flashlight, extra batteries, a change of clothes, clean water, shelf-stable food, a weatherproof jacket, a map of your area, and alternative communication devices such as two-way shortwave radios. Make sure you bring photocopies of your important documents such as your driver\u2019s license or passport so authorities can easily confirm your identity in an emergency situation. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>9. Only pack what you need<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9580\" src=\"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/beautiful-beauty-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful-beauty\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/woman-in-grey-shirt-holding-brown-cardboard-box-761999\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">bruce mars<\/a> via Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re moving out after college, you should only pack what you need. You don\u2019t have to bring all your clothes or memorabilia from your birth home. You may not have enough space for all of them at your new place.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some essential items you should pack when moving out:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A set of sheets and pillows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enough clothes for settling in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic cleaning supplies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A set of plates and utensils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small toolkit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important documents and IDs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><b>10. Use your free time wisely<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9576\" src=\"https:\/\/leasing.dmcihomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/adult-asian-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"adult-asian\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/woman-writing-on-a-notebook-beside-teacup-and-tablet-computer-733856\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tirachard Kumtanom<\/a> via Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living alone guarantees you\u2019re going to have free reign on what to do during your time. Instead of spending an entire night binge watching the latest trending Netflix series, why not learn a new language? A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/ana.24158\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Annals of Neurology showed that learning how to speak two or more languages slows down cognitive aging. \u00a0By learning how to manage your free time, you can get the most out of living alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving into a new city alone in your 20s can be both exciting and nerve-racking, at the same time. Always remember that once you move out, you\u2019re now in control, but not everything may always go as planned. But, hopefully, with the help of the tips provided, you\u2019ll be more prepared than ever to take the next big step into adulting and move out into the world on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo courtesy of Peng LIU via Pexels Moving to a new city alone after college is one of the biggest decisions you can make for yourself. It means moving out of your parents\u2019 home and everything that comes with living rent-free: free food, water, electricity, Internet. 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