Should You Hire Movers? Let's 'Calculate' If It's Worth It, Besties! (And Avoid That Rage Quit Moment)

My Take On This Article

Hey besties! So I was scrolling through the news (as you do when you're not streaming ya know adulting) and saw this article about hiring movers. Honestly moving is the *worst*. It's like a real life rage quit moment. But is paying someone else to deal with it actually worth it? Let's 'calculate' this out shall we?

Expensive Replacements: Don't Be a 'Noob'

Okay so the article brings up a good point: Do you have stuff that's super expensive to replace? I mean if you're just moving your plushies and a couple of hoodies maybe you can bribe your friends with pizza. But if you've got a fancy setup or like a signed Kaws figure you might wanna think twice. Imagine dropping your prized possession... that's a definite 'unpog' moment! Plus movers usually have insurance so if your TV takes a tumble you're covered. Better than my DIY attempts trust me.

Time vs. Money: What's Your Hourly Rate Bestie?

Time is money honey! The article talks about figuring out your hourly rate to see if hiring movers is worth it. I mean let's be real my hourly rate involves a lot of zeroes but even for you normal folks it's worth considering. Are you spending your precious streaming/chill time packing boxes or could you be making that bread? Think about it! As the article said you can use online tools like Indeed or The Calculator Site to check your salary and then hourly remember base salary bonuses recurring job costs benefits and vacation time. You can also add your annual income and typical bonus together then subtract estimated taxes and work related expenses. Divide that number by the total hours you work in a year which is usually around 2,080 hours for full time employees.

Peace of Mind: Priceless (Almost)

Okay this is where I get real. Moving is stressful AF. Like 'chat I'm about to lose it' levels of stress. If hiring movers means you can actually sleep at night instead of dreaming about cardboard boxes it might be worth the splurge. The article mentions 'peace of mind' and honestly that's priceless. Plus you can focus on important stuff like updating your streaming setup in the new place!

Financial Goals: Don't Go Broke Guys!

Okay real talk: Don't go broke trying to avoid moving. The article emphasizes shopping around and making sure it doesn't derail your long term financial goals. Maybe hire movers for the heavy stuff and bribe your friends with boba for the rest. And please *please* don't hire movers if it means you can't pay your bills. That's a big 'no no' in Poki's book. As the article said finding a price you can afford today that also won't deter your long term goals.

Final Verdict: To Move or Not To Move (Yourself)

So should you hire movers? It depends! Are you willing to save money by taking care of packing or would you prefer to pay someone to do it? How long would it take you to get enough friends together to carry your couch out the door into the truck and to your new place? How much could you accomplish by using that time differently? Weigh the pros and cons 'calculate' those numbers and decide what's best for *you* bestie! And if you do hire movers make sure to tip them well. They're doing the real MVP work here.