Should an Aggie grad move to Austin a few weeks before starting work?

Quick answer

When budget and lease timing allow it, Grant likes roughly two to four weeks of cushion before the first workday. That gives you time to unpack, learn the routes, get comfortable with the neighborhood, set up utilities and furniture and begin building a social routine before onboarding consumes your attention. Even two weeks can make the transition feel much calmer.

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