Archive for May, 2008


What do I need to think about when moving interstate?

Princess SexipantsMy fiance and I will be moving interstate in 3 weeks time, due to him getting a job transfer. What factors do we need to take into account when planning the move? We don’t have a lot of stuff, so we will be moving ourselves, not hiring a moving service. ... Read More


What are \”reasonable and customary\” relocation reimbursables? The IRS only allows travel and moving van

Emmaeanexpenses to be deductible, but what else do companies, that do pay relocation, typically cover? This would be for a middle-management position. ... Read More


Introducing new cats when moving into a new home that neither pet owner has lived in before?

concretebrunetteOkay, I have a cat, and my boyfriend has one. In the future we plan on moving into an apartment together, instead of me moving into his house or him moving into mine. So we have a unique cat situation. We won’t be introducing cats to a house that already has cats. So not only will we have the trauma of a new house, but throw in a new cat as well. Neither of them will have the “home field” advantage. How difficult will this be? ... Read More


Is there a family out there that have to split up to make a long distance move?

happytazmaniaMy husband is taking me and my son to Phoenix, AZ find an apt and get us settled there while my husband and other son stays in our current city to wait for the house to sell (he will keep working to keep paying that mortgage). Im on disability (pretty good amt money) so we can make it to Phx. Anyone out there like us? ... Read More


Where can I rent a moving van cheap. Pick up at Aberdeen maryland and drop of at stilwell oklahoma?

Jeff FI’m moving from Aberdeen maryland 21005 to Stilwell Oklahoma 74960 and I need to find a cheap way of getting my stuff thier. I dont have much to move so a van will work, but i have never did this so I need help. I’m not trying to spend any more money then I have to..lol Please help. ... Read More


Does anyone know of an affordable, reliable long distance moving company?

guyandgirl7My family is moving from Chicago to California, and we’re looking for a long distance moving company that has their own trucks. Our last move was a nightmare and we had to wait over a month for our belongings… ... Read More


How can I get help in moving house?

sweetsmileI am moving apartment by myself and needs to carry heavy boxed downstairs and to my car. As I have very very tiny apartment, I don’t want to hire a professional moving company. Is there any way I can find someone help me move my boxes from home to my car? ... Read More


How to plan logistics for long-distance move?

aamu01I applied for a job on Oct. 10, was contacted for an interview on Oct. 12., interviewed on Oct. 23 and got the job offer on the 26 and now I have a start date on Nov. 26. I have already dealt with the lease situation (see What happens when a lease is not signed?). The new job is in Atlanta. Now the hard part of this relocation is planning the logistics. I do not have an apartment yet but will be in my new town from the 12th -16th looking at places. I am originally from Mobile, AL and I am... Read More


Have approx 12 boxes & need to get to a hotel. Taxi? Moving van?

gogirlI am in San Francisco. I need to move out of my apartment and into a hotel today. I have about 12 boxes worth of stuff to move, and realize that a taxi probably isn’t going to help. Moving vans seem to require extensive notice- plus they are much too big for what I need. Does anyone know who to call to help transport you a short distance within SF when you have about 12 boxes to move with you? Thanks! ... Read More


Is there anybody out there in Y!A land that has made a long distance move without a job secured first?

my brain hurtsHow did you go about it? Will anyone rent to you? Or do you have to get lucky and find someone that doesn’t want references? And if not, can you even get a job if you’re living out of a motel or something. We’ve just about given up on trying to make ends meet up here in the Northeast US, and we’re interested in making a fresh start in a new state. But then I don’t want to be living out of the car for any extended period of time either. ... Read More