I thought hiring movers would make relocating easier. It only gave me more stuff to regret.
A personal account detailing the financial and practical regrets of hiring full-service movers for a cross-country relocation. The author concludes that decluttering and buying new items is often more efficient than transporting belongings to a smaller living space.
Why it matters
Highlights the hidden costs of moving and the growing trend of minimalism in urban living.
The author thought paying for professionals would make her move from Denver to NYC more seamless. There were unexpected complications once she arrived at her new home, she said. AndreyPopov/Getty Images I paid over $5,000 for movers to pack and ship my belongings from Denver to NYC. Once in my new apartment, I realized I should have saved my money. Now, I know to take only the essentials and buy items that fit my new space. When I got a job with a nice signing bonus, I didn't think twice before hiring movers . After all, I finally had adult furniture. In retrospect, that was a huge mistake. My move from Denver to NYC was a $5,000 cross-country crash course on how a full-service move can be far too expensive financially, practically, and mentally.
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