#1. Minimize

The best way to minimize is by having a Yard Sale. I went back home after 6 months of travelling to do a Yard Sale. There was no need to have a closet or dressers full of clothes and 100 pair of shoes collecting dust.  I ended up making $500 in selling some goods that I no longer needed. Whatever you don’t sale; you can donate the remainder of your items to a Salvation Army or a good will. Lastly you can sale your items on an apps like Offer up or Letgo.

#2. What to leave behind

Leave bed comforters and your 50 pairs of shoes behind. Pack your toiletries that are necessary don’t pack 5 different lotions, you wont use them. Leave your coffee makers, décor stuff, TV’s, printers, or other big stuff that will occupy your car space.

#3. Pack what’s important

Make sure to pack important documents like all your certifications, bring the originals. Facilities sometimes will ask for these on your first day of orientation. They will not allow copies, so please bring your originals. For example, all licenses, compliance documents, car titles, and any important bills you dont want to forget to pay.

#4. Suitcase it Up

Pack light enough to pack your car up. Pack 2-3 suitcases, they’re easy to travel with and fit perfectly in a compact car. Pack a few items for all seasons incase you decide to take a trip elsewhere during your contract. Don’t pack boxes or heavy items, like candles, or any breakable items. Remember you’re on a travel assignment you want to be able to pick up and be ready to go onto to your next assignment.