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8. Label bedroom doors with permanent marker on masking tape. This is a great idea for contents of cupboards as well, and will make for an easier unpack as you won't have to keep telling everyone where stuff belongs. Also, if you leave the labels for a few weeks after the move, you'll avoid the constant post-move "where's the..." queries. This trick is also great for April Fool's day - confuse everyone in the house by moving the labels around.
9. Direct the action to ensure boxes and furniture are moved several times. If you are in a two story unit, be particularly indecisive with placement of heavy items. It is the job of the moving company, so insist that every box is unpacked and all items put it away immediately. It can also help to motivate those lazy men to move quicker if you stand around with a cup of coffee, watching and complaining about their half-assed job while you scope out the nosy neighbours.
10. Don' t bother cleaning the new place to get rid of the mold, dust and grime from the previous occupants. You'll only be in the place for a short time before you're posted, so why waste the effort? Instead, finish a bottle in celebration, wait for your husband to go to work, and go find yourself a new boyfriend to help christen every room of the new place.
You're home!
AT THE NEW PLACE:
you live here
10 things to know when you're posted
Talia Wutt, TMW Writer