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Moving at any time of a year is difficult, but if you have a flexible schedule and are not on a
specific timeline, there are several factors to consider when deciding when to move. Keep in mind
that these factors could also be part of a negotiation deal with your employer if you are being
relocated or if starting a new position.
If you have children at home, it is best to work around the school calendar. Summer is an ideal
time, as children have completed another grade and have said their goodbyes to school friends.
Planning to move directly following the end of school, however, does not give your children time
to adapt to the idea of moving, to say goodbye to neighborhood friends and their home. When
setting the date, allow a few weeks at the new destination for children to unpack and meet new
neighborhood friends. They will be better prepared for the school year if they have time to make
their new house their home. Too much change can be detrimental to performance and emotional
wellbeing.
What works best for your children also works best for you. As part of the settling in process,
take a few days for you and your children to check out the new school, meet some teachers and
find appropriate transportation. Both you and your children will be better prepared, leading to a
smoother transition.
When possible, avoid moving before major holidays, such as Christmas, since part of such
holidays is being with family and friends. Birthdays, and other family events can also be difficult.
Give yourself enough time in your new place before the holiday season begins to meet new people
and feel a sense of community. Better yet, save your move for immediately following a holiday.
Holidays provide a perfect opportunity for goodbyes and final gettogethers.
Most people would agree that summer is the best time to move. Children are out of school, the
weather is almost guaranteed to be perfect and friends are available to help. If this is your ideal time
to move, make sure you check moving company schedules and rates before confirming your move
date. Most companies have peak times and will charge higher rates accordingly. Also, if you are
planning to move at peak times, you will need to be better organized to ensure that a moving company
or a moving truck is available for the date and times you require. Keep in mind that the level of the
service often changes between the summer months, when students replace fulltime experienced movers,
and offseason.
As much as summer could cost you more, winter, as common sense indicates, is also not an ideal
time to move. Travel is difficult, both for you and your family, along with the moving company. Items
kept overnight in a truck under freezing conditions may result in damaged goods. If you are moving
from one climate to another, water damage may occur when the mode of transport that is moving your
household items travels from a cold environment to a warmer climate. Freezing and thawing cause the
most damage if items are not properly sealed.
1. According to the passage, before moving children usually ________.
A. meet new neighborhood friends
B. pack their package
C. say goodbye to neighborhood friends
D. complete their grades
2. What is the disadvantage of moving in summer?
A. The weather.
B. Moving company schedules.
C. The changeable level of the service.
D. Without friends' help.
3. According to the passage, when is the best time to move?
A. Winter.
B. Vacations.
C. Major holidays.
D. Summer.
