How long before starting a first job should a graduate move to Dallas?

Quick answer

Grant generally recommends moving into Dallas about two weeks before the first day of work when the schedule and budget allow. That gives a recent graduate time to unpack, buy household necessities, learn the neighborhood, test the commute, understand parking and building access, and start developing routines before beginning a demanding professional job. Some graduates may prefer a slightly longer cushion, but the basic HomeBase goal is to have the relocation substantially finished before Day One. Starting a first career is enough of a transition without simultaneously dealing with movers, furniture deliveries, utilities, and an unfamiliar commute.

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