No PTO? How To Make A Big Move While Working Full Time

In a perfect world, you'll have weeks of time off to prepare for your big move. Unfortunately, though, many people don't have the luxury of skipping out on time at work. 

If you find yourself moving without the ability to take extra time off, you might want to consider the tips below.

Schedule

Since you don't have weeks to take off for your move, you'll need to schedule everything as precisely as possible. You will spend most of your moving time packing before or after work, so make sure that you clear your calendar of as many other responsibilities as possible. 

Make sure to schedule your actual moving and/or loading day on one of your days off - this will give you a bit more time to work without being under the time pressure of having to get back to the office.

Look at Storage Solutions

One of the best ways to get the most out of your limited time is to use an at-home storage solution to hold your possessions. Solutions like moving pods allow you to pack everything up on your own schedule and can be moved without your presence. 

While these solutions do tend to be more expensive than a standard moving truck, they do allow you the relative luxury of moving things out at your own pace. 

Space in these pods tends to be limited, so this is a better solution for those moving out of apartments or who have relatively few possessions.

Hire Movers

If you're really pressed for time, it might be a good idea to hire professional movers. A good moving company will help you pack all of your belongings, load them on to a truck, and get everything where it is going. 

Movers can get you packed and unpacked in a fraction of the time it would take you to do the job yourself. In fact, you can generally expect that the entire job will be done over the course of your weekly days off. 

This can be an expensive solution, but call up a company like Bekins Van Lines Inc to get an estimate. If the price is right, you can cut out loads of stress from your move.

You can move even if you don't have time off from work. Make the most out of the time you do have away from the office and make sure to hire professionals if you need more help. It's not the most pleasant way to move, but it is certainly one of the most efficient.