The Troubles With Moving
Find out everything you need to know about moving before you take the plunge. From packing and organization tips to choosing the right movers, we've got you covered.
What Goes Bump In The Truck
Some moves go smoothly while others are total disasters. The difference between the two often comes down to one key factor: preparation. If you're properly prepared for move day, it'll seem like everything is going your way. But if you're not, it can feel like disaster is striking at every turn.
Bad Habits
It is key to get up early. Smartphones make it easier to hit snooze, and the last thing a lazy person needs is something that makes sleeping in more convenient. But if you're packing on moving day and find yourself rinsing out your coffee pot at night, then you're probably doing something wrong. Procrastination can hurt your packing efforts, and it can also affect your move if there's still "one more thing" left to do before the movers arrive - oh wait, they're here already.
Third Parties
Trust is a fragile thing. Imagine this: you were supposed to rent a truck, but the company overbooked and now you only have a couple hours to find another vehicle on moving day. You're famished and dehydrated from lugging heavy furniture around all day, so calls to the restaurant that was supposed to deliver food keep going straight to voicemail. Your new landlord doesn't show up with keys because she's caught in traffic.The most irritating part is that you can't control any of it. For example, should I call them again to confirm? But if I do, will they get aggravated with me and not do what they agreed to in the first place? Such questions sometimes prevent people (such as Canadians or just generally polite individuals) from sleeping at night.
Movers (Or Lack Thereof)
The people you call to help you move are different from the people you rely on emotionally to get through this moving process. Your landlord might have seventeen other places to be and can't afford to wait fifteen minutes just because everyone else is running late. But that hungover friend who bails at the last minute? Or theMoving Companyyou trusted to carry your belongings (and your emotional burdens) through this process? Problems with either of these can make you so angry,You may wantto lay down some Old Testament-level wrath. Which leads me to our last wild card:
Old Testament-level Wrath
Although it's not the Yellowstone volcano or a meteor headed for your home, small disasters happen all the time. And due to climate change, we have to get used to some wacky weather patterns. Just ask anyone who tried to move on the East Coast during the 'Last Hurrah' blizzard in early 2015.
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