http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20829870 en Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:08:51 EDT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:08:51 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20835904 anon : in hiring a moving company, you must make some research on the background and history of the said company.

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»www.universalmovingllc.com/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20835904 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:54:01 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20834780 ravencajun : one of the good points of the pod type systems is that they are ground level so no going up ramps to load and they will deliver them in advance so you have time to load them in a more relaxed time frame. They can then pick them up and store them till you tell them when and where to deliver them. Saves you renting a truck and paying for gas. Also they do not tilt them they are always kept level.
I have moved across country a few times and personally much prefer using a professional moving company but we have never had to pay the new employer has paid, it can be very costly of course. IF I had to pay I would definitely look at the various pod type services, there are many of them out there now to check out. I agree on the buying good moving boxes.

It is really hot here in Dallas for sure, pretty normal for our summers. And it is definitely a large area, you want to know where you will be working or you could be driving a long long commute.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20834780 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:17:10 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20834559 John Galt : You're getting some great tips here so I will not bother to reiterate on most of them.

If you are committed to move to a particular area, the "renting" and moving twice is good. My daughter did that and it all worked out nicely. She packed only the very essential items and moved those to the new rental, everything else into storage. When they got to where they were going, got a job, looked around, decided to stay and then found a permanent place.

Good luck...hang in there.

Oh, BTW, she moved from MN also. She hated it. :p

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Getting a job will be the hardest part. Fly down to the area, check it out, make sure you like it. Get a mailbox somewhere that can forward your mail, use this address on your resume. Make a note in the cover letter that you're relocating to the area. Make it sound like you're coming there anyway, most companies don't wan to pick up the tab on a re-lo.

Find an apartment to rent for 6-12 months. This will give you time to make sure things work out and you can learn the area, traffic patterns, and places to live. We thought we knew this area pretty well (Phoenix Area) when we moved, but discovered many pockets of great neighborhoods. We're glad we took the time to rent first. Yes we're moving twice, but we'll be in a house we really like, opposed to a house we had to choose in 3 days.

Pack wisely. If you do the above situation, figure out what you really need and what can be kept in the garage/storage. Label your boxes well, this will save you a ton of time when searching for something. Also, keep your boxes between moves, they flatten out nicely and the rest stack easily.

Finally, use a moving company. We used one from CA to AZ. It was a little pricey, $~4k for 2000sq house and 17,000lbs of stuff. But they pick up the boxes, carefully wrap the furniture and carefully pack it in the truck. While I've never had anything break when professionally moved, this company offered free movers insurance through AAA ($500+ value). It's really nice to be able to point and tell the crew where to place the items. Consider too that when you get to your destination, you don't know anyone or have friends there to help you. If you have a truck rental, consider a day, or two, extra to unload.

Also, do you have pets? If you drive cross country, you'll need to make accommodations for them as well.

Good luck! And remember, moving expenses for a job are tax deductible!
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1) Hire labor or you'll be too exhausted for the trip itself.

2) Check out storage units before heading down just incase. You do not want to have to pay the movers to store your things!!!

3) Pack a couple of easily identifiable boxes/suitcases like you're going on a two week camping trip. Shampoo, tooth brush and paste, razor, lotion, canned food, small packs of laundry needs, anything you may need in a two week period. Trust me on this, it's no fun to be madly digging through boxes for something you know is 'somewhere'. The trips to Walmart get old fast.

Do you know where you'll be ending up? i.e. do you have an apartment waiting? Have you checked into weekly/monthly rentals at hotels? When I moved to Missouri from Boston a decade ago, I spent two weeks in a hotel crammed with boxes and my cat before I found a place.
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As for unloading, that's up to you. I hired two guys who brought their own dollies and blankets for 7 hours and the price was $400. Load and unload for the price I paid.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20833341 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:19:35 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20833335 Combat Chuck : If you rent a truck, don't underestimate how much gas you'll use. It'll probably cost more in gas than it will to rent the truck. And you should do it no matter who you rent thru but in particular with Penske check the truck over before you leave. Most of their long distance trucks are fairly new but I've run into several that had some pretty big problems.
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This is a hot summer! About a 100 degrees every day.

:D Try to put off moving until Sept.

Do the both of you have a lot of stuff? A Pod isn't cheap but will give you some good security.

Remember Dallas is a big place:

The Dallas — Fort Worth — Arlington metropolitan area, a title designated by the U.S. Census as of 2003, encompasses 12 counties within the U.S. state of Texas. The metropolitan area is further divided into two metropolitan divisions: Dallas — Plano — Irving and Fort Worth — Arlington. Residents of the area informally refer to it as the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, or simply The Metroplex (the term was originally invented to refer to Dallas/Fort Worth), which is the economic and cultural hub of the region commonly called North Texas or North Central Texas.

According to the U.S. Census July 1, 2007 estimates, the metropolitan area has a population of 6.1 million.[4] The Dallas — Fort Worth — Arlington MSA is the largest metropolitan area in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States.[5] The metroplex also encompasses 9,286 square miles (24,100 km²) of total area: 8,991 sq. mi. is land, while 295 sq. mi. is water, making it larger in area than the U.S. states of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. It is also the 4th largest metropolitan area by population, but approximately tenth largest by gross metropolitan product, in the world.

Good Luck!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20830785 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:40:47 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20830274 vaxvms : Spend a few bucks and get boxes from a moving company or U-Haul. It's much easier having just a couple size boxes. They're flat when you buy them and take up little space until you're ready to load them. Stacking is quicker and easier with just a couple sizes. They're made for moving and there's also boxes designed for heavy items and boxes that'll hold clothing on hangers, wardrobe boxes. There's boxes for large framed artwork and bags for matresses.

If you hire a moving company buy insurance from them.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20830274 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:45:47 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20830119 tcope : Sounds like you know what you need to do about the job. As far as moving items, seems like you know what your options are there as well. When I moved from FL to UT, I used a company that drops off a trucking container (trailer of a semi) and they let you pack it. You pay based on the number of feet you use. They pick it up and drive it where you are going. When it gets there, you make arrangements for them to deliver the container so that you can unload it. In my case it was a UPS truck. Same principle as the pod system you mentioned.

Oh, I had an almost impossible time finding a job in another state. Employers don't want to give you the time of day as you may not actually move and/or you may not like the area and quit the job. I included a cover letter and explained that I was commited to the move.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20830119 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:18:25 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20829870 Chiyo : Hey everyone,

Well I'm tiring of Minnesota and deciding to head South. I'm going to be finishing the flooring in my house soon and then put it on the market. I've own the condo for less then a year but I'm growing tired of Minnesota.

I'm moving to Dallas haven't set a date yet but my fiance already got approved to transfer to Texas whenever we decide to move.

I'm kind of in the same boat but not, I work for a worldwide company and we have a Dallas office but the whole reason my job came about (been on the job for almost 4 months) is because the guy in Texas left and then wanted someone in Minneapolis. I'm really nervous that if I say look my girlfriend is getting transferred that they will fire me.

I know its all part of the process of moving and I shouldn't expect to keep my job I've been putting in resumes for a few weeks without much luck I think when people see a Minnesota address for a job in Texas they don't put much stock in the idea.

So how do you think I should approch the whole job thing I mean I know I've got to let my boss know and give him the proper amount of time to find someone to replace me if that comes to it.

But I've also never moved long distances what would be your best bet? i'm thinking of renting a Penske truck only have a small condo and don't need tons of room and then we could tow the car. My fiance also suggested buying a POD or a SAM and having it shipped over to Texas while we fly or drive down there.

Has anyone done any major moves? have any suggestions?

Thanks.
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