Advice from Your Local Storage and Moving Company on Choosing a Roommate

If you're considering moving into an apartment, dorm room, or sharing a home with a roommate, you need to consider your choice very carefully. One of the best ways to ensure you end up with a roomie you can "live" with is to make a list of traits. As one of your top local storage and moving companies, University Moving and Storage helps people make this type of move on a regular basis. Here are a few of the traits that should be on your list to ensure your ultimate success.

• Scheduling - Whether you are in school or work, you are most likely on a set schedule. When it comes to your roommate, you have to decide if you want someone on the same schedule as you or one who works the opposite shift. If you work nights and need to sleep days or have to study late into the night, it's important that you find someone who will be respectful of your needs. Of course, you must also be prepared to respect their needs.
• Dealing with Shared Space - In many situations where roommates share communal spaces such as the bathroom or kitchen can become a major source of irritation. If you are a neat freak, the last thing you need is a roomie who likes to leave messes everywhere they go. At the same time, you and your roommate(s) need to divvy up the chores equally from the start to save arguments.
• Working from Home - If one of you works from home, you need to be sure they have a workspace that is dedicated to their job. Boundaries must be set that ensure the person working remotely is not going to be disturbed while they are "at work." This also applies to anyone who is a student and needs a quiet place to study.

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As you can see, there is a lot to consider before taking the plunge and moving in with a roommate. As your local storage and moving company, we have found that when you create a list of traits the "ideal" roommate has before you get started on your search, your chances of success increase significantly. For more helpful tips and information or to schedule your free on-site moving quote, contact University Moving and Storage, we are your local storage and moving experts.