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Post by chiver78 on Oct 3, 2014 16:02:35 GMT -5
It's not cheap (the smallest POD when I called was $1800 since you have to have it for a month and it probably didn't fit much) but I recall seeing an option to have people help you move your stuff into the POD. I'm actually doing this now, but I'm couch surfing in the interim while I take my time finding my next place. doesn't sound like Phoenix has that option though. my quote was $310 to deliver it on Monday - includes delivery plus 1st month's storage, then $200/month storage, and then another $300 to deliver it to my new home when I figure out exactly where that is. I am staying within the same state - which I know Phoenix is not. as far as size, I'm putting my entire 1250sf townhouse into a 16' POD, and I expect to have room to spare. they are all 8'x8' wide/tall, and they vary in length from 7' to 12' to 16' as the largest. hope that helps some, for information if nothing else. good luck with your move, Phoenix. ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/smiley.png)
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Post by flutterby on Oct 3, 2014 16:07:51 GMT -5
I just wrapped my big tvs, mirrors, etc. in some blankets and slid them in between mattresses. I'm lazy like that. ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/grin.png)
The pods have plenty of places built inside them to tie down stuff so nothing shifts, just like inside a U-Haul. They also provided 20 nice thick moving blankets. I think it depends on your area. Pod companies in my part of the world give you nada - just the pod. If you want packing and storage materials, you have to rent or buy them.
Phoenix84 will need to ask questions and check exactly what his proposed pod company is offering (or not). I would not want him to assume packing materials are included.
YMMV
Oh, I absolutely agree. I should have been more clear that the company I used happened to provide the blankets. I'm sure not all of them do. But it was nice, since instead of packing some of the awkward-shaped things, I could wrap them up and wedge them between other stuff. Oh, and that company also gave me a shiny new padlock to keep! Bonus lol!! ![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/tongue2.png)
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Post by justme on Oct 3, 2014 16:08:02 GMT -5
It's not cheap (the smallest POD when I called was $1800 since you have to have it for a month and it probably didn't fit much) but I recall seeing an option to have people help you move your stuff into the POD. I'm actually doing this now, but I'm couch surfing in the interim while I take my time finding my next place. doesn't sound like Phoenix has that option though. my quote was $310 to deliver it on Monday - includes delivery plus 1st month's storage, then $200/month storage, and then another $300 to deliver it to my new home when I figure out exactly where that is. I am staying within the same state - which I know Phoenix is not. as far as size, I'm putting my entire 1250sf townhouse into a 16' POD, and I expect to have room to spare. they are all 8'x8' wide/tall, and they vary in length from 7' to 12' to 16' as the largest. hope that helps some, for information if nothing else. good luck with your move, Phoenix. ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/smiley.png) Eesh! The smallest at 7' wouldn't even fit my living room set! Good to know they're a lot more reasonable when you're not moving a super far distance.
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Post by Phoenix84 on Oct 3, 2014 16:11:31 GMT -5
Thanks for explaining about the leave Phoenix. 240h = 6 weeks. So although I understand you wanting to keep that buffer, remember that if you have 220h (5.5 weeks left), or even 200h (5 weeks left), you'll be fine. You'd still have plenty of buffer left. (I'm not telling you to take it, but IF you need to, at least you know you'll still have plenty left). Also, can you write to your new job and tell them that although you know the paperwork is being processed, you'd like to know your starting date so you can arrange for your cross-country move? I will e-mail them this weekend.
I had to rattle everyone's cage to get my release date confirmed this week. I wanted to give it a bit of a rest (a weekday and the weekend) before starting to rattle cages again.
I don't want to start a new job with the reputation as a pest.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2014 16:14:34 GMT -5
I don't want to start a new job with the reputation as a pest.
I can understand that. At the same time, you have to organize a cross-country move on two weeks' notice. Given your "buffer" of leave, I wouldn't want to arrive later than my new job expected me, but I wouldn't care about leaving the old job a few days earlier, if that helps you move. Other thought: I don't know what kind of furniture you have, but if you're not attached to it and / or it's college-student type furniture, you could always consider selling it and replacing it once you're settled. But of course it might well be good stuff you want to keep, I really don't know. Just a thought. ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/smiley.png)
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Post by chiver78 on Oct 3, 2014 16:16:15 GMT -5
I'm actually doing this now, but I'm couch surfing in the interim while I take my time finding my next place. doesn't sound like Phoenix has that option though. my quote was $310 to deliver it on Monday - includes delivery plus 1st month's storage, then $200/month storage, and then another $300 to deliver it to my new home when I figure out exactly where that is. I am staying within the same state - which I know Phoenix is not. as far as size, I'm putting my entire 1250sf townhouse into a 16' POD, and I expect to have room to spare. they are all 8'x8' wide/tall, and they vary in length from 7' to 12' to 16' as the largest. hope that helps some, for information if nothing else. good luck with your move, Phoenix. ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/smiley.png) Eesh! The smallest at 7' wouldn't even fit my living room set! Good to know they're a lot more reasonable when you're not moving a super far distance. mine either. it's billed as a "1 room POD", the 12' claims to fit 2-3 rooms, and a 16' holds 3-4 rooms. knowing what I'll be stashing elsewhere so I have access to it while I'm couch surfing, I figured that was okay for my townhouse. /endhijack. ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/smiley.png)
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Post by zibazinski on Oct 3, 2014 16:37:01 GMT -5
Who are the movers that the military uses? I used them accidentally and only found out because DD started talking military with one of the guys and he told her. I don't remember their name, maybe she does.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Oct 3, 2014 16:44:10 GMT -5
I called the PODS place.
They are quoting a price of about $2900 all in all. I guess the positive part of that would be storage is included, whereas if I hire a moving company I'll have to arrange and pay for storage separately. I'll still need to check with my apartment management about how they feel about a POD sitting in the parking lot for a weekend.
But I'll still probably have to hire a mover or two to help with loading the big stuff, like the mattress and couch and TV.
Speaking of a TV, how easy is it to secure electronics in a POD? I just don't want it to start sliding around and hitting the sides of the storage unit. Are there ways to secure items in the storage container? You have to provide your own packing materials. The movers had a special box that they packed my large screen flat TV in. They said that the box alone ran about $100 (it was VERY well padded inside).
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Oct 3, 2014 16:46:22 GMT -5
BTW, Phoenix.....un reimbursed moving expenses can be deducted from your taxes. Keep your receipts!
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Post by teen persuasion on Oct 3, 2014 18:49:00 GMT -5
DD1 just had the Navy move her stuff from CA to HI. She said they had the option to hire movers themselves and get reimbursed, or just go to the Transportation Office on the base and request they do it for them. They went two weeks in advance, and it worked out ok, but more time is better apparently (she was graduating A School). They had to arrange a time for the movers to get access to their stuff.
No idea what kind of job they did - she's home on the east coast until Monday, then she'll report to HI. She's not even sure where she'll be housed, yet.
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Post by cktc on Oct 3, 2014 18:52:33 GMT -5
Sell everything, get on a plane with your clothing. Honestly, I can't see moving things that far that you are not seriously in love with and can't do without. You don't have to replace everything right away, or with $10K couches, I am sure there are resale and inexpensive stores on the east coast. I'd pack the TV and any other sentimental/valuable items in the car and drive, but other than that, I agree. Is the bulk of your stuff worth $3000?
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Post by justme on Oct 3, 2014 19:06:39 GMT -5
BTW, Phoenix.....un reimbursed moving expenses can be deducted from your taxes. Keep your receipts! Need to itemize?
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Oct 3, 2014 20:40:31 GMT -5
Phoenix,
Lots of good advice here so far.
You can also check reviews of movers and the like on Angie's List. It costs about $40 for a year's subscription but well worth the price. It will come in handy in Virginia when you are looking to find auto mechanics, doctors, dentists, etc.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Oct 3, 2014 22:18:49 GMT -5
BTW, Phoenix.....un reimbursed moving expenses can be deducted from your taxes. Keep your receipts! Need to itemize? Nope. It's above the line to get to Adjust Gross Income. Form 3903.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Oct 3, 2014 22:27:01 GMT -5
When I moved here from CO, I had a hard time finding anybody who would do a small move. I had a 2 bedroom apartment. By the time I moved, I had pared it down a lot. A lot of stuff was donated, recycled or trashed. Finally found a guy and he hired two guys to load in CO and my nephews did the unloading here. They brought everything inside and put it where I want it. For that reason, I think I overpaid him, but he was in a big hurry to catch a plane out of O'Hare and it was a 4 hour drive. We got to take our time looking at the house and the nephews did put the furniture exactly where I wanted it. I've never used PODS. For this move, I put all the important electronics, clothes, etc. in the car with me. No flat screen tv yet so that was on the van. On my previous move, I used a UHaul and we towed the car. I thought I was going to drive the truck until I picked it up and drove it to where it was staying overnight. Good thing DS, BIL and one nephew were helping as BIL drove. Having the car being towed did slow us down some, partly because it was very windy. We got a few hours from the house I was renting about midnight and decided we were all exhausted and got a room. Short night's sleep, but we all needed it. Glad long distance moves are in my past. Next move will be to an independent living apartment or nursing home. ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/wink.png)
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Post by Phoenix84 on Oct 4, 2014 1:17:10 GMT -5
The PODS guy did kind of piss me off. Just the typical high pressure sales tactics. Acting like I need to book RIGHT NOW or a POD might not be available, and having to say "no" three times before he would drop it.
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Post by Phoenix84 on Oct 4, 2014 1:27:53 GMT -5
I don't want to start a new job with the reputation as a pest.
I can understand that. At the same time, you have to organize a cross-country move on two weeks' notice. Given your "buffer" of leave, I wouldn't want to arrive later than my new job expected me, but I wouldn't care about leaving the old job a few days earlier, if that helps you move. Other thought: I don't know what kind of furniture you have, but if you're not attached to it and / or it's college-student type furniture, you could always consider selling it and replacing it once you're settled. But of course it might well be good stuff you want to keep, I really don't know. Just a thought. ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/smiley.png) I don't really care for the idea of trying to sell things in the two weeks leading up to the move.
Putting stuff on Craiglist, getting calls, having to arrange to be available for people to come look at the stuff, having people try and haggle with me, for each and every item sounds horrible. I'm going to be busy enough without having to deal with the public in trying to sell stuff. Only way I'd consider it is if it was a bulk order. And even if I do sell it, the buyer might expect me to help them move it. Just sounds like a grade A hassle, especially on short notice.
Plus, I would at least like to keep the TV (which is nice), the couch is pretty nice too, as well as the mattress. Good mattresses aren't cheap. Replacing the TV alone would be at least a couple thousand, getting a bedroom set, even a relatively cheap one, would be another several grand. Even though I'm not particularly attached to it, it is still probably a bit more cost effective to move it rather than replace all of it.
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Post by bobosensei on Oct 4, 2014 3:33:14 GMT -5
phoenix- You've worked with the military before so you know how slow things can go. Personally I think you will get your move paid for by the Navy. We are in the beginning of the fiscal year and they probably only had the language may be eligible in there in case they run out of money. If it was likely to be a no then they probably would have made that decision across the board and not even let it seem like a possibility to anyone.
Right now focus on cleaning your apartment, organizing everything, and culling all junk that you don't want moved. And don't worry, you will be working with people who understand what it is like to move, and you won't be faulted if you have to start a bit later than expected because you were waiting on amended orders to include moving your household goods. Start focusing on tying up all loose ends possible now so that if you are packing and moving at the last minute you still won't be overwhelmed.
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Post by swamp on Oct 4, 2014 6:46:24 GMT -5
Do you have any vacation left, or is it all booked up for this Xmas? Depends on how you look at it.
We can carry over 240 hours of annual leave, and I prefer to have that as my balance at the end of the calendar year.
All my leave is booked so I'll have 240 hours left at the end of the year. I CAN take more, but I'll be dipping into my reserves of leave.
Which isn't a big deal, I guess if I need it I'll take it. I just want a good reason before I start dipping into my 240 hour "buffer" and not do it willy nilly.
In other words, I'm not opposed to spending more leave, but I'm reluctant to do it unless I feel I get a good value for it.
Getting out of a toxic work environment where you're about to get fired is good value.
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Post by resolution on Oct 4, 2014 8:55:07 GMT -5
Having some rest and starting off the new job on your very best footing is also a good value.
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Post by Phoenix84 on Oct 4, 2014 12:36:49 GMT -5
phoenix- You've worked with the military before so you know how slow things can go. Personally I think you will get your move paid for by the Navy. We are in the beginning of the fiscal year and they probably only had the language may be eligible in there in case they run out of money. If it was likely to be a no then they probably would have made that decision across the board and not even let it seem like a possibility to anyone. Right now focus on cleaning your apartment, organizing everything, and culling all junk that you don't want moved. And don't worry, you will be working with people who understand what it is like to move, and you won't be faulted if you have to start a bit later than expected because you were waiting on amended orders to include moving your household goods. Start focusing on tying up all loose ends possible now so that if you are packing and moving at the last minute you still won't be overwhelmed. Yes, my gut feeling is they'll at least pay for some of it. I can't imagine they'd say relocation expenses may be authorized if they weren't at least open to the idea.
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Post by Phoenix84 on Oct 8, 2014 10:25:51 GMT -5
Well, I just found out the Navy will give me $6200 for relocation expenses. It appears they're just going to give me the lump sum, I don't need to show receipts or anything, but they do want to see my lease once I find a place, just to show that I actually relocated.
So that's good. I will pay about 4k to move, and about 1600 to break my lease. When you factor in the storage, gas, and other misc expenses, that probably will cover the vast majority of my expenses.
Now I'm hoping I can work out a situation where I can get some work time to actually drive out there.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2014 11:19:15 GMT -5
Well, I just found out the Navy will give me $6200 for relocation expenses. It appears they're just going to give me the lump sum, I don't need to show receipts or anything, but they do want to see my lease once I find a place, just to show that I actually relocated.
So that's good. I will pay about 4k to move, and about 1600 to break my lease. When you factor in the storage, gas, and other misc expenses, that probably will cover the vast majority of my expenses.
Now I'm hoping I can work out a situation where I can get some work time to actually drive out there. so did you decide to go with the PODS?
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Post by Phoenix84 on Oct 8, 2014 11:45:10 GMT -5
No, regular movers.
In the end, going with the PODS would have saved me a few hundred, and I'd have to figure out how to pack it myself, and worry if I did it right.
I figure the extra convenience is worth a few hundred.
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Post by Peace77 on Oct 8, 2014 11:54:41 GMT -5
Can you just leave your old job early? I mean like showing up on your last day and leaving after lunch.
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Post by Phoenix84 on Oct 8, 2014 13:18:25 GMT -5
Can you just leave your old job early? I mean like showing up on your last day and leaving after lunch. Well, as I mentioned before on my last thread, in the government everything begins and ends with pay periods. So it doesn't matter what I do as far as leave goes, my employment always terminates at the end of a pay period.
Regarding just leaving early, I doubt anyone will send the hounds after me if I leave a few hours early my last day, especially if it's a Friday. But I don't want to leave a bad impression, since future employers may always call my current one.
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