It often blows my mind how people rarely take into consideration the lives of others.
I’m moving next week. At least I was supposed to move next week.
I received an email yesterday saying that the contractor is having trouble getting supplies, and I can’t move into my new place until October 1st.
I have a truck coming next week. I need to be out of my old place next week.
So, for 9 days, my stuff and I have nowhere to go.
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I could put my belongings into storage on my dime, which is an additional cost to an already expensive move. I could crash at my parent’s house for close to two weeks like I’m a college kid on spring break, but that situation would be less than ideal for myself, my parents, and my kids.
Here’s what pissed me off the most, though. I understand things happen. There are delays with shipments and supplies and workload and timing and everything but…
How about a little fucking common courtesy when breaking this news? The email was two lines long.
There were no mentions about being sorry for the inconvenience, offers to help, or find a resolution since the new date is 9 days later than my scheduled move. I’d even accept a “my bad.”
Nothing.
The management company came back with an offer of the unit below mine with a move-in date of next week. It’s on the second floor. My goodness, how gracious of them to offer me a place I didn’t sign for.
I understand that shit happens, but there are lives involved. Moving is always an awful experience. At least show a little compassion.
I’ll figure out a solution. I always do.
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Thanks, everyone.
Have a great week, and be kind to one another, and if you need me I’ll be living under a bridge for a couple weeks 🙂
– Chris
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