No money to relocate

Welp guys. Not looking to get grilled and get told I'm an idiot, I KNOW THIS

Start as an anlyst in june with no relocation bonus

- credit cards are maxed after a vacation that costed more than I thought

- lost money playing options in the market

Now I have no money to pay first months rent, sign on binus doesnt hit til july.

Going to have to ask for a loan from my family I guess....

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Sell anything you don't need. branded clothing, unused electronics, your car, etc.
Reduce the goals you had. Instead of living alone, look for room mates, look to reduce any moving related costs.
All you initially need would be clothes to wear and a tooth brush.

 
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I've been in this exact position but with no option for help from parents.  Sold my xbox, watch, sports equipment, and eventually car.  I was considering a personal loan but went with opening whatever credit card I could.  By the time I got settled my credit score was ~500.  That sucked, but once paychecks come in, and you learn the credit score game, you can raise that fairly quickly.

Oddly enough (and with the benefit of knowing it worked out), I've romanticized those times.  The stress, uncertainty, and running around a million miles an hour trying to find footing establishes a level of resilience that many of your peers won't have.  Best of luck and hoping you'll have a similar experience.   

 

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