Encouraging Friends and Family To Help You Move
No one should be forced to move all of their furniture, boxes and belongings alone. Trying to tackle a move by yourself is a pain-staking, laborious process that will leave you winded at the end of the day – not to mention the fact that you’ll probably need a second set of hands to help you with large items like couches, televisions, dressers, etc.
But moving isn’t exactly a fun activity on which people want to spend their free time. So, how are you supposed to convince your friends and family members to lend you a hand?
Start by letting them know in advance. Don’t wait until the day before (or the day of) your move to ask your friends and family members to help you move. Once you’ve chosen a date for your move, call and let everyone know when it’s taking place and where to show up. By doing so, friends and family members can request time off from work to help you move.
There’s no better way to start your moving day off than by eating a good hearty breakfast. If you want to convince others to lend you a hand, pick up a large breakfast for everyone to enjoy. Free meals are always a plus, and loyal friends will gladly offer their labor and time in exchange for a delicious breakfast. It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to cook with all of your pots and pans already packed, so just pick up a large breakfast for everyone from a local diner or fast-food joint.
Of course, you can also pick up the tab for lunch as well. Free meals are always a plus, and you’ll find that most friends and family members will gladly help you move in exchange for free breakfast and lunch.
Another simple yet effective way to convince friends and family members to help you move is to offer to return the favor in the future. The average family in the U.S. moves about once every ten years. Let your friends and family members know that you’ll assist them with their move when they are ready. This may be next month, or it may be ten years from now. By offering to return the favor, you’ll find more people are willing to help you out.
Bribery goes a long ways in convincing friends and family members to help with a move. If you’re struggling to convince others to help you move, try bribing them with free sports tickets, movie outings, parties at your new residence, etc.
If your friends and family aren’t willing or able, our team of moving professionals are here to help. We specialize in making your move as easy and stress-free as possible and we would love to help with your next move. Get a free online moving quote today.
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