First, congratulations! This is a perfect time to move. If your high school grad is off to college, simply get him or her ready to go - if they are living in the dorms or in off campus housing, pack their things separately and label well. They are off to a new adventure!
If the graduate is looking for a new job, have them look in the new area if they will be going with you. Otherwise, it’s time for them to get on with being an adult. They need a place to live, a decent salary, and a car to get back and forth to work. Help them figure out a budget, how to shop, do laundry, and make some simple meals. If they will be moving into an apartment of their own, this a perfect opportunity for you to gift them all the things that are too good to toss, but not good enough to make the move.
When my son got his first duty station, he sent a pod home for us to fill with his things. He got his things and so much more! LOL! We cleaned out!
A corporate move is the best! The come, they pack, the move it all. Do make sure that you keep a list of the boxes and what (generally)is in them.
When you get to your new location, if your high school grad will be at college, make sure he or she has “their room” to come home to. They know the move is happening, but you don’t want them to feel like they don’t have a home to go to during break.
Stay positive. These are exciting times!
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