Are you about to take a temporary job elsewhere? Have you been wondering what you're going to do with your stuff for the year or two that you'll be gone? Obviously, you'll be wanting to take at least some of your clothing with you. But if you're planning on coming back at the end of this period, you may be wondering if it's worth the effort of taking everything with you now and then packing everything up again when you come back. Instead of selling half your belongings, there is another alternative: storage. Putting your things into a long-term storage facility is a great option for a number of reasons, including:
Save money: If you have more than a few things, moving everything across the country can cost hundreds or even possibly thousands of dollars each way. Instead of spending a couple of grand and then potentially having your stuff damaged, find a long-term storage facility where you can keep your stuff until you get back. You won't have to pay hefty transportation bills or spend lots of money replacing broken items; just put everything in storage, and it'll be waiting for you when your job has finished and you're able to return.
Save time: When your new job wants you to get to work starting yesterday, you don't have time to waste trying to figure out how you're going to get your things to your new city. You may barely have time to arrange to get yourself there. By using a long-term storage facility, you'll be able to get everything extraneous packed up and moved in with relatively little time and effort on your part. Instead of spending a few days trying to find a moving company that works for you, you'll already be moved in and on your way to your new job.
Prevent stress: Moving long-distance is a huge hassle. This is especially true if you're moving with relatively short notice. The less time you have to move, the more stressful the situation typically becomes. The less stuff that you need to take with you, the fewer hassles that you'll encounter. By putting most of your belongings, aside from clothes, into a long-term storage facility, you'll be avoiding most of the difficulties that come with long-distance moving. If you do decide that you need some or all of your things, after all, you'll have more time to arrange for transportation without tearing your hair out in frustration.
Moving is a load of work. After going through all of your belongings and organizing things, it is really difficult to know how to proceed to the next step. Packing can be even more complicated, since you are charged with the task of carefully labeling everything. Fortunately, I know from personal experience that moving can be simple, since I will be relocating in the spring. I started by simplifying my life, and then I worked towards eliminating stressors one at a time. On this website, we wanted to focus on helping people to recover from a move. Check it out!