{"id":3552,"date":"2015-05-09T00:15:06","date_gmt":"2015-05-09T00:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=3552"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:46:27","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:46:27","slug":"tips-when-moving-out-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/tips-when-moving-out-for-the-first-time","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips When Moving Out For The First Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/advice\/2015\/05\/fresh-grads-tips-first-job-need-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When I had my first job<\/a>, I lived in Quezon City. Traveling to work every day from home was a nightmare. Twenty kilometers away and inching through traffic, I knew it would be more sensible to move somewhere closer. My family also had a financial situation at that time so I decided to become financially independent to lessen their burden as well.<\/p>\n<p>Even though my mom was really strict and overprotective, I managed to persuade her to allow me to move out on my own. At that time, I was 22. A lot of young Filipino adults struggle with getting complete freedom and independence especially when they have overly caring parents. I\u2019ve always wanted to live an independent life,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/advice\/2015\/04\/7-strategies-to-stop-indecisiveness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free to make my own decisions<\/a>\u00a0and go do spontaneous things without having parents to ask permission from.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to move out wasn\u2019t an easy one but it is undeniably the best thing I have ever done. I was raised in a well-off family so I never really had to worry about expenses before, but I decided to leave all that behind, and live as frugal as possible in exchange for freedom and independence. I would recommend it for everyone because you learn a lot by living on your own.<\/p>\n<p>You learn to be accountable and self-sufficient in all aspects, which are probably two of the most important characteristics any successful adult needs to have.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re also thinking of making a move, here are my tips to make it easier for you:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/tips-when-moving-out-for-the-first-time\/#Figure_out_your_budget\" title=\"Figure out your budget\">Figure out your budget<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/tips-when-moving-out-for-the-first-time\/#Look_for_credible_listings_online_or_go_to_a_trusted_broker\" title=\"Look for credible listings online or go to a trusted broker\">Look for credible listings online or go to a trusted broker<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/tips-when-moving-out-for-the-first-time\/#Pack_only_what_you_need\" title=\"Pack only what you need\">Pack only what you need<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/tips-when-moving-out-for-the-first-time\/#Familiarize_yourself_with_the_area\" title=\"Familiarize yourself with the area\">Familiarize yourself with the area<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/tips-when-moving-out-for-the-first-time\/#Learn_how_to_cook\" title=\"Learn how to cook\">Learn how to cook<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/tips-when-moving-out-for-the-first-time\/#Schedule_weekly_cleanup_times\" title=\"Schedule weekly cleanup times\">Schedule weekly cleanup times<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/tips-when-moving-out-for-the-first-time\/#Enroll_in_online_banking_for_your_bills\" title=\"Enroll in online banking for your bills\">Enroll in online banking for your bills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Figure_out_your_budget\"><\/span><strong>Figure out your budget<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s absolutely critical for you to do a financial health check. It\u2019s better for you to be a hundred percent financially independent so that you won\u2019t always have a fallback option in mind and come running back home. First off, how much money are you potentially earning a month? Next, break down your daily expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a sample of how I calculated my average monthly expenses assuming I\u2019ll be renting out a small yet comfortable studio in Makati district:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Home Rent<\/strong> (<em>23sqm-33sqm<\/em>): P16,000 \u2013 P20,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Utilities<\/strong> (<em>water, electricity, cable<\/em>): P2,000 \u2013 P3,500<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maintenance\u00a0<\/strong> (<em>repairs, cleaning)<\/em>: P 500 \u2013 P1,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal Laundry<\/strong>: P650 \u2013 P1,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Groceries<\/strong> (<em>food, toiletries<\/em>): P3,500 \u2013 P5,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eating Out<\/strong> (<em>work lunch, after work<\/em>): P4,500 \u2013 P6,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Miscellaneous<\/strong>: P2,500 \u2013 P3,500<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone bill<\/strong>: P1,500 \u2013 P2,500<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transportation<\/strong>: P4,500 \u2013 P6,000<\/p>\n<p>Since I knew my expenses would exceed my monthly salary, I had to find a roommate so I could split my rent into half. Although this may have made my way of living more economical, there are still some moments where in you can\u2019t help but splurge from time to time. It\u2019s important for you to make certain sacrifices and pinpoint which areas you spend a lot on.<\/p>\n<p>For example, I used to spend so much on food so I had to learn how to cook and bring baon to work on most days. If you really want an independent life, this is the reality you have to face \u2013 you have to live frugally and find creative ways to save money.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, there are apps that can help you manage all of that and make sure you are always on budget. I\u2019ve tried and tested loads of apps, but my favorite would be MoneyWiz, which is available on iOS.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look_for_credible_listings_online_or_go_to_a_trusted_broker\"><\/span><strong>Look for credible listings online or go to a trusted broker<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finding your own condo is so tricky and somehow stressful. With all the But I have to admit, it\u2019s also quite exciting especially when you are moving into a new home! There are a lot of online sources where you can find recent listings that match your budget and location preference. My suggestions would be: OLX,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/advice\/2015\/05\/www.lamudi.com.ph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamudi<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/advice\/2015\/05\/www.zipmatch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zipmatch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They usually have high-quality listings plus brokers respond really fast. Be careful with some brokers though, they may rip you off or bring you to shady places. Trust your gut when dealing with brokers, and don\u2019t make a decision without consulting other people. Find a broker who genuinely cares about your needs, who listens to your preferences, and is honest enough to say the truth.<\/p>\n<p>Before you do your search, make sure you list down your top 3 priorities (ex. Location, budget, amenities) so you don\u2019t waste time visiting condos that don\u2019t fit your criteria.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pack_only_what_you_need\"><\/span><strong>Pack only what you need<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Trust me, you don\u2019t want so much crap in your condo. Just like the saying pack light when traveling, you must also be selective on the things you keep at your new home. Do you really need 20 pairs of pants and 10 pairs of shoes? Maybe not. Remember, when you\u2019re moving out the first time, you can\u2019t take all the luxury you had with you.<\/p>\n<p>You have to live simply this time, since you\u2019re more responsible in taking care of your own things with no\u00a0<em>yaya<\/em>\u00a0to keep the house tidy everyday. Figure out the essentials you need at your new place \u2013 your work\/casual clothes, gym attire, toiletries, kitchen utensils, cleaning materials, comforters, etc. Figure out what\u2019s really important to you and leave out the things that will just take so much space.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Familiarize_yourself_with_the_area\"><\/span><strong>Familiarize yourself with the area<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the most exciting part! Once you\u2019ve settled down your new place the next thing to do is to familiarize yourself with the area. Learn where the nearby ATMs are, the laundry place, and maybe new restaurants you can check out. It\u2019s a big plus if you were able to get a good location where you can just easily walk to malls and supermarkets. Discover the local scene and interesting places you can hang out at your area.<\/p>\n<p>I found out my condo was walking distance to Legazpi Market and Washington Park so it was great to spend some time there on weekends. Also, don\u2019t forget to find out where the emergency places are such as the nearest police station and hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>Walking is good around Makati especially if you stay in Legazpi Village, Salcedo, or Makati Ave.\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_how_to_cook\"><\/span><strong>Learn how to cook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a MUST when you decide to move out! Even though you think you can just buy food every day, it doesn\u2019t make sense to do this especially when you are on a tight budget. You don\u2019t have to be a chef to survive. I used to live off with eggs on toast, oatmeal, and tuna sandwiches when I first moved out.<\/p>\n<p>I didn\u2019t know how to cook so I hit Google and started searching for some easy homemade recipes. I experimented on some and eventually learned how to cook myself. I suggest start by learning the basics \u2013 frying an egg, chopping and marinating raw meat, and preparing salads.<\/p>\n<p>Because of the tight budget, I limit my grocery spend each month and make sure I make a meal plan ahead of time so I don\u2019t waste so much money on food that spoils easily. Be your own chef, learn how to batch cook, and save tons of money!.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_weekly_cleanup_times\"><\/span><strong>Schedule weekly cleanup times<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes we get so caught up with work and social life that we forget to clean the house. If you\u2019re living alone (or in my case with a roommate), sometimes you can put off cleaning in another time. Trust me \u2013 the more you procrastinate, the more work you\u2019ll do. It works if you have scheduled cleaning times or reminders to keep the house clean and tidy.<\/p>\n<p>For example, I schedule Sundays for a general clean up and restock of groceries. Every other day the trash must be put out, and every other month I invite a maid to help do a thorough cleaning. Oh, and don\u2019t forget to impose the rule \u2013 clean as you go! That goes with dishes too\u2026 (Yup, living alone is hard work).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enroll_in_online_banking_for_your_bills\"><\/span><strong>Enroll in online banking for your bills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you become financially independent, you must also learn how to manage your money. Thankfully, online banking has made things easier for me when monitoring and paying my bills (credit card, phone bill, electricity, etc). Bills can be so overwhelming sometimes, and this is something you will be facing all the time. It\u2019s more stressful if you miss paying those bills on time (trust me, I made a lot of mistakes).<\/p>\n<p>So if you are moving out independently, make sure you prepare yourself and open two accounts if you can (Savings and Current). Putting aside some savings is also something important you should consider. I enrolled in BPI\u2019s Save Up plan where they deduct a certain amount from my Savings account automatically every month.<\/p>\n<p>I know it may seem hard to save enough since you\u2019ll be shouldering a lot of expenses once you decide to live independently. However, think of it as an investment as this experience will further strengthen you as a person. You will learn to value money and appreciate the simpler things in life.<\/p>\n<p>I could definitely say that moving out made me more responsible and confident in facing life\u2019s bigger challenges. I hope you, too, decide to step out of your comfort zone and move in to the real world! It may scare you at first but it\u2019s a ride that&#8217;s worth taking. You always have your parents\u2019 house to catch you if you fail, anyway \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I had my first job, I lived in Quezon City. Traveling to work every day from home was a nightmare. Twenty kilometers away and inching through traffic, I knew it would be more sensible to move somewhere closer. 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