Its the big day. You’re finally out on your own and you are moving out. Many of us who find ourselves in this situation have a lot on our minds. The last thing we are thinking about is hiring movers. We usually recruit friends and family to lend a hand during this endeavor. Anyone utilizing friends and family as a movers work force should tread softly. There are going to be a few snags in the road. Realistically no move goes off perfectly without a hitch.
Make sure you can find a way to politely get your friends and family to help. You don’t want them to feel under appreciated or as if they have been taken advantage of. One of the best ways to show appreciation is to throw a party in your helps honor. You can disguise it as a house warming (or leaving party). Invite all your family and friends and they’ll likely feel appreciated. You should remember to keep in contact with them after you have moved. You don’t want them to think you only call or email when you need something from them.
Always plan ahead and pack all your items early for the move. A great way to save time is to create a checklist of all your items and the jobs assigned to your friends and family. Keep things simple and light hearted, you don’t want to turn your family and friends against you.
One of the biggest jobs during the move is the actual loading and unloading of boxes. Again make sure ahead of time that everything is securely packed away and that you know where everything is and where its supposed to go in your new home. Preparing ahead of time will save a large amount of time, the last thing you want to be doing is wasting your helps time because you forgot to prepare for the brunt of the work. If you don’t prepare beforehand your family and friends will simply be hanging out as you prepare boxes and the lists, then they will be more likely to blow you off and leave.
If you take such precautions before moving day you’ll find that the relocating will go off without a hitch. Not to mention your friends and family will still love you at the end of the day. You’ll also save a bundle on a moving company, which admittedly they are fairly affordable. This move will not only signify a new beginning it will also stand for the deeper bond you have created with your family and friends.