{
  "id": 1716710,
  "title": "I thought hiring movers would make relocating easier. It only gave me more stuff to regret.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/i-thought-hiring-movers-would-make-relocating-easier-it-only-gave-me",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T13:17:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/regret-hiring-movers-relocating-not-easier-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sydney McClure expected hiring movers to simplify her relocation from Denver to NYC. However, the experience proved costly, practical, and mentally draining. Spending over $5,000 for professionals to pack and transport her belongings only led to more regrets. Upon moving into her NYC apartment, McClure discovered the downsides of her decision. Her new home was smaller than her Denver residence, making it impractical to keep all her belongings. She realized that the full-service move allowed her to procrastinate on deciding what to keep, resulting in unnecessary expenses. After a few weeks in her new apartment, McClure learned the hard way that the full-service option did not live up to her expectations. The convenience of the movers only complicated her move and added stress. The only positive outcome was that the experience prompted her to reconsider her possessions. Instead of splurging on a full-service move, McClure now takes a minimalist approach, only bringing essentials during relocations. This mindset has allowed her to save money and avoid the logistical challenges of transporting items across the country. When she recently moved to Kentucky, she rented a $500 minivan and took only what would fit, spending a fraction of what she spent on her full-service move. As a result, she felt a greater appreciation for the items she chose to keep. McClure's experience highlights the importance of decluttering and customizing a new space to fit individual needs, rather than blindly trusting the convenience of full-service movers.",
  "summary": "I paid $5,000 to move my belongings from Denver to NYC. I wish I'd sold it all instead.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}