I just went through a very nasty breakup. Details of the situation are at the end. The day after the breakup I got a job offer for my dream job that will require me to relocate about 2,000 miles. They are giving me $7,000 after taxes in a lump sum payment to relocate. I have very little stuff (see the story at the end) and am wondering how I can start over in the most frugal way possible. I was at the new location last week and found an apartment (2 bedroom place, one for an office). My plan is to pack my small car with what I have currently and drive. I will need literally everything (TV, couch, kitchen essentials, bed, clothes...pretty much you name it). I bought enough work attire to get by and some friends gave me a few casual outfits after the whole ordeal.
I know furniture is generally very overpriced at a store but I won’t have a truck or help to lift in my new location. I don’t know anyone there besides casually meeting some work folks. My question is: how do I stretch my $7k to furnish an entire 2 bedroom apartment? As much detail as possible would be greatly appreciated...what pots and pans should I get? Suggestions on beds, couches , etc. I’ve never had to start over like this and it’s quite overwhelming when coupled with a cross country move, new job, and no support system.
I’m 32, have an emergency fund that could get me through about 6 months, but I’d prefer not to have to dip into that.
The story: She cheated on me and when I confronted her she destroyed our apartment. By the time the police arrived almost all my stuff had experienced some level of damage (bottles of bleach on clothes/furniture), smashing electronics, and so on. Sadly, the police did nothing as we live in a communal property state and resided together. They said it was a civil matter that would have to be handled in court. I have documented everything in photos and took video of her during the rage, but I wasn’t going to grab her and end of going to jail. I tried my renters insurance for coverage but since she was on the policy they won’t cover it either.
That got longer than expected. Thanks for reading.
July 04, 2017 at 06:56PM
