Making the Move to a New City
Closing Out Your Old Life
Once you have a handle on the city you’re moving to, the hard work of packing and closing out your old life begins.
This is the time when all the practical issues of a move need to be dealt with. You’ll have to find movers, pack your belongings, find storage and close out all the accounts you have in your current city. You’ll have to remember to do things like change your address, cancel and hook up new utilities (including phone, cable and internet) and change any insurance policies.
Khen advises that you also pay particular attention to the details of the move in your new city as well. “When it comes to big cities, people sometimes don’t realize they must consider rules and regulations—written or not—of movers, buildings, street parking, etc. For example, moving into a building may only be allowed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many newcomers end up with storage fees because they show up when the building is closed to movers.” Make sure to carefully read the fine print of new work contracts, leases and mover and storage agreements before your arrival.
It’s usually at the point when a move plan is created that people feel anxious about their decision. "There is this one moment where people are almost bulldozed by how overwhelming it all is. There are a million details to stay on top of coupled with the realization that your life will never be the same,” says Ramos. “Don’t let the move make you feel small. When that moment comes, say yes to it. Say yes, there are a million things to do and I, with the help of those who love me, will get them done. Say yes, my life is going to change forever and that means there are so many wonderful new memories headed my way!”
This is also a time to think about purging some of your belongings. Look at everything you own and decide if you really want to bring it to your new home. “It might be difficult, but simply resign yourself to the fact that you can’t keep everything. A little judgment during cleanout will go a long way when it’s time to load the moving van and write a check to the movers,” says Tara Maras, move expert and co-author of 29 Days to a Smooth Move.
this has been the best article i have read yet about moving to a new city.i chose to go into teaching because i felt it was a profession that could take me to any new place. ironically, i never moved! i've been in Texas my entire life with exception to living in Germany when i was a toddler. heading into my 28th birthday and sixth year teaching, i have my heart set on a new city. i'm hoping to be in the DC area by July 2011. i'm looking forward to putting my reservations behind me and making the big move!
Great welcoming article to this site. We've been in our new location for 2 months now and...it's hard. The homesickness is sometimes all consuming. We keep external appearnces up: smiles, exploring our new area, saying things are fine, etc.", but a recent trip back home to visit friends/family over the 4th of July played headgames with us. We came back to our new home feeling uncomfortable and missing family/friends very badly. How to move on? A friend recommended this site so here we are! We are ready for change for the better in our new city! Bring it on! :)
Moving to a new city can be so daunting. It is great to have an article like this lay everything out, so you know what to focus on first! Something that can be a big help when relocating is finding a good self storage facility. It is much easier to process moving your belongings and setting up a new space if you can store the things that aren't completely essential, at least temporarily. Some places, like Manhattan Mini Storage, even offer a free Storage Taxi service to help you move your things. That's just another thing to consider when it comes to simplifying your moving experience.
This article was the perfect thing for me to read today! I have lived in several States in the US, and I have traveled the world extensively. However I have lived in the same place for the last 6 years, and ready for a huge change. My goal is to be living in Boulder, Colorado by June 1st, 2010 or before. It will be a big change, as I have a very successful practice here with very dedicated clients (steady income!) But I know that I must make this change for my own happiness and this article helped to remind me that I have done it before and I can do it again!