Losing a job or moving house: What stresses people out more

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One in four people in the world consider moving from one house to another to be more stressful than losing their job. A survey asked more than two thousand people who have moved from home in the past five years to analyze the entire journey, from finding a new home, moving furniture from the old home, socializing with the new place and environment, neighbors etc.

Respondents rated moving as an overwhelming commitment and more so than losing a job (27%) and changing careers (23%).

This study, commissioned by College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving and conducted by Talker Research, found that on average, people who have moved five times in the last few years lead to another chance to change, up to three times in the future.

According to the study, the main reason for moving was the intention to start a new phase of life (37%). This was followed by the desire to have better opportunities (31%), to live closer to family (27%) and to get out of the comfort zone (23%).

This change is followed by a nearly 53% level of anxiety, 35% of joy, 32% of hope and 21% of fear. "As the study shows, moving is one of the most difficult and challenging things in life," said Nick Friedman, co-founder of College HUNKS. Not only logistically, but also physically this process is difficult, beyond the aspect of emotional load. Organizing your things, preparing to move into a new space brings a lot of anxiety and worry, not to mention sorting through things you no longer use to buying new ones.  

When asked for tips for the best possible moving experience, respondents said taking more time to pack (43%), throwing away unused items (43%), asking friends and family for help ( 37%), and hiring a transport company to move belongings and furniture (23%).

Whether or not you choose to hire a company or ask friends or family, be sure to ask for help, as home remodeling is never easy. Give yourself enough time to complete this big move and know that you don't have to do it all alone.

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Source: New York Post