Wooden box.When it comes to packing materials, people usually think of cardboard, bubble wrap and lots of tape. But for your most delicate items, protecting your items in a wooden crate can be an extra insurance that your belongings will arrive safely.

Wooden crates are fit to the size of a fragile or high value item. Because they’re custom built by a carpenter or highly-skilled mover to exact dimensions, crates can be expensive; but when the cost of the crate is less than the replacement or sentimental value of an item, it’s worth it.

More often than not, your movers will recommend crating an item before you know yourself, or you can request one. Requesting a crate is simple enough, but specify that a “wooden crate” when talking to your movers. Moving is all about the small details.

Why should I crate?

Items that are fragile, like glass and marble, might not sustain the handling of a long-distance move and with certain items there’s no hope for repair if damage happens. Crating provides extra protection for the item inside.

Some items that are fragile might also be heavy, so they can cause damage just as easily as they receive it. This might be a factor in your decision to crate. Heavy items can collide with others during a bump in the road; and cardboard boxes and tape can only hold so much. Wooden crates are stronger and better equipped to handle heavy items. Items with sharp edges or corners are also crated — they might puncture a box or rip it, causing the item to come out during the move and damage other stuff on the truck.

What items should I crate?

While not everyone chooses to crate, we see customers opt for crating the following items a lot. Usually, it’s for artwork, particularly canvas pieces, that are ruined if punctured or ripped.

Other items to crate include:

How much does crating cost?

Wooden crates leaning on a wall.We saw a marble table top and large mirror that had been crated while visiting a move in New York.

Crates are not included in most moving quotes; they cost extra. The minimum amount for crating usually hovers around $70. Typically, the movers will measure the size of the item, and build a crate with raw materials. The larger the item is, the more expensive the crate. Most movers destroy crates when the move is over, but if you pay for crating, ask your movers about keeping the crate after your move. This way you can use it again for your next move, and keep it in storage for the next time you’ll need it.

While the cost might deter you, keep in mind the crate could cost less than replacing or repairing any damaged items. Talk to your movers about your options and come up with a game plan for how to transport your belongings safely.

If you have any questions about crating, get in touch. We’ll help you out.

Check out more packing tips and move organizing tips from Moveline, a radically easier way to move.

Cartoon matress.Mattresses are often one of the last items in your house that get loaded onto the truck. So when it comes time to move it to your new place, how do you prepare it for safe shipping?

Different mattresses come with their own needs, and many require effort on your part in advance of the move, so it’s best to plan ahead.

Here’s a guide on how to move your particular mattress:

How to Move a Tempur-Pedic (or other memory foam) Mattress

Did you know that if you store memory foam mattresses on their side for long periods of time, they can crack down the side? Sad, we know, but entirely preventable. While the mattress can be folded temporarily to pivot around stairwells in your four story walk-up, it’s not designed to weather these conditions through a long drive to Dallas or for months of storage in a portable container. Try to ship your memory foam mattress flat, and tell your movers in advance how the manufacturers recommend caring for it. Mattress companies deal with shipping and storage all the time; don’t hesitate to call for specifics.

How to Move a Waterbed:

To put it simply, moving a waterbed means draining and folding it. But draining a waterbed isn’t all that simple; this process can be a little complicated with several steps.

First, remove your waterbed heater, this protects your mattress while draining it. Next, decide on how to drain the mattress. An electric pump can be quick and efficient, and are often rentable. You can also drain it au natural depending on the make. Refer to the instructions that came with your mattress or your provider for details that might be specific to your mattress.

As you’re draining the water, tilt the mattress to get more water out. Roll the mattress like you would a rug. If you’re storing the mattress get a conditioner to prevent mold and bacteria, otherwise it should be truck-ready.

How to Move a Traditional Mattress and a Box Spring:

Storing and moving a mattress on its side is simple enough. However, consider the size of your mattress and whether or not it comes with a box spring. These are two separate pieces that your mover will have to account for. To protect your mattress during the move, look for bags specific to the size of your mattress. Your mover or packing service might have these already. Another option is to use a mattress box, which might provide more protection during a long distance move.

How to Move an Air Mattress:

Simply deflate your air mattress to prepare it for storage. When rolling the mattress, roll it as tightly as possible to prevent any damage. Try to pack it in its original box, as its guaranteed to fit.

How to Move a Sleep Number Mattress:

Similarly to an air mattress, Sleep Number beds must be deflated to prevent damage and boxed properly. The Sleep Number website recommends completely disassembling the base of your bed before moving, though the frame is very sturdy.

How to Move a Futon Mattress:

If possible, remove the cover of your futon mattress before moving. If you can’t remove the cover, find a mattress bag that fits the mattress to protect it from stains and damage. Disassemble your frame (keep track of all the parts!) and keep the mattress flat during the moving process, this keeps interior stuffing intact the way the crafters intended.

When you’re moving, regardless your location or how far it is, consult with your movers before putting your bed in the truck.

Check out other packing tips and move organizing tips from Moveline, a radically easier way to move.

Relocating to a new city for work can be an exciting opportunity at any point in your career. Finding a temporary apartment to rent? Not so much. With all the craziness of traveling, packing and planning, finding a new home is the biggest time suck on the to-do list.

Here’s a round-up of some resources Moveline found that make apartment-hunting easier.

Nestio

Based off a recommendation from Kelly, I signed up for a Nestio account. When tackling the beast that is apartment hunting, make Nestio your righthand website. The site lets you store listings that interest you in one easy place, rather than haphazardly bookmarking them on your browser. As you venture through the following sites, keep coming back to Nestio to keep it all together. It’s especially great if you have to search for apartments with roommates or a spouse; you can invite people to your Nestio to add listings they like, and comment on the ones you’ve found to make collaborating on the search much easier.

RentHackr

RentHackr is a real-estate swiss-army knife. It shows you the real cost of apartments in an area, based on info from real people. Want to know the difference between a studio in Manhattan and a studio in Brooklyn? RentHackr has it. The site even shows apartments held by people who plan on moving soon, details about the unit they’re giving up, and when it’ll be available. As you’re browsing, you can also filter responses based on the rooms you need, when you need to move in (the lease ends slider), and if you’re looking for an apartment or a room share.

We recently caught up with the founder of the New York startup, Zeb Dropkin, to hear about the company. He wanted to give renters the opportunity to see the costs of other apartments in their building, block or beyond and compare them, after Dropkin found the experience painful. “I got really frustrated, why can’t I get this information?”

In the future, users will be able to view photos and other aminities offered by buildings. Until then, it’s worth checking out. Bonus: RentHackr is nationwide, and compares rentals in any location in the U.S. depending on where a user currently lives.

Sublet

Sublet is the website where I found my apartment. The UI might not be the most attractive, but this site has everything you need to find a place, on a worldwide scale at that. Searching can be limited any of the five boroughs, ranges of rent, and more depending on your preference. Reviews and information about the landlords is also available, with some that let you contact them for free. The site does have a paid service that opens all sublet options, and it is worth it. I wish I had found this site before I even opened Craigslist.

Airbnb

Once reserved for short-term trips, Airbnb now offers sublets! When you log into the site, select your arrival and departures dates to browse the thousands of places in your area. Some of the prices might be overwhelming, but a few gems can be tucked away. If you’re in a hurry, you can pay for the security deposit right away and are only charged if the landlord responds to you, thus securing your room.

Craigslist

Craigslist is the quick and dirty option for everything; from buying a desk to finding a roommate. It can also be hectic, confusing and slow, not to mention sketchy. I recommend browsing posts for housing, but it can difficult to find what’s right for you. Instead of competing with all the other searchers, try posting your own ad — for yourself. Create a new post under “Housing Wanted” and be personable in describing yourself and what you’re looking for in a housing situation. When I searched for a place, I got more responses to my own ad than I did from emails I’d sent to others.

Our guide to NYC apartment terminology

In New York City, the lexicon of dwelling types is practically infinite. If you’re considering a move to the Big Apple, we’ve got a simple glossary to help you navigate the maze of apartment options. Check out our nyc apartment terminology guide here.

Moving your stuff into your new apartment

Hopefully these resources will help you take a little bit of the stress out of NYC apartment hunting. Once you’re ready to plan how to move your stuff to your new place, consider taking the stress out of moving by using Moveline to get guaranteed quotes from moving companies for your move to NYC.

Check out other pre-move tips or tips to help you plan for your move from Moveline, a radically easier way to move.

Chairs, boxes, adnd cabinents by a window.When we caught up with Aaron Arcello, a Moveline customer who recently moved from NYC to Madison, Wisconsin, we were reminded of all the opportunities moving can bring.

In August, Arcello will begin working toward his MBA at the University of Wisconsin, where his girlfriend is also studying for her PhD. The two moved in together in Madison and have since been shopping for furniture and experiencing the upper-mid west.

How did this move differ from your previous moves?

“Aside from the actual distance and circumstances, I’d only lived in Rhode Island and New York, so my last three moves were in the City… This one just went way better because I just had a much better handle on it, and I started the process three or four months before the actual move.

“It was also the first move I had done that was just totally by myself. I’d always moved into places with roommates so we were able to split costs. Cost was less important when you’re moving three or four people… I was footing the entire bill.”

Would you do anything differently with your next move?

“I would definitely do the full-service thing again, it’s just such a big difference…

“I hate moving, this is the first move that I’ve done where I haven’t gotten hives… That was the biggest thing for me; the stress was so much lower than all my other moves. Nothing was fun (besides) realizing I wasn’t having a nervous breakdown.”

Would you recommend Moveline?

“I would recommend and have recommended people check out Moveline…

I still like the look and feel (of Moveline.) I think it’s great. It’s very comforting in a situation that is usually very fraught and frustrating and difficult, so I thought that was kind of nice… The inventory was nice to have down on paper, I could look at that and compare with what my girlfriend had and see overlaps in what I should and shouldn’t take, try to sell on Craigslist, leave behind or what we needed to buy. It was nice to have a written record of the things I was moving.”

What else would you recommend for anyone moving?

“As far as making the process easier, the most important thing, I guess, is to give yourself as much time as you can to space out the actual act of packing and organizing.

“Be ruthless in your assessment of what you need to take, and what you can throw away or donate or sell. Move less and take more time organizing and getting everything together, instead of throwing everything together 24 hours before the movers arrive.

What’s your favorite thing about Wisconsin?

“I have to say the beer and the cheese really are good. It’s kind of the cliché response, but they do take it seriously here. It’s cheaper and better here.”

What do you miss about NYC?

“I just miss being able to have access to anything and everything at all hours of the day. I’m not used to things closing at 10, not being able to get a drink or get dinner at 10:30 because all the places are closed. I’m not used to being in a place where things shut down at a certain hour.”

What has been the biggest adjustment getting settled in Wisconsin?

“This is the first apartment I’ve lived in that feels like an adult apartment, where I haven’t been living with friends from college, also the first time I’ve lived with a girl. So we’re taking more of a thoughtful approach to furniture and decorating and things like that. It’s taking a little while longer, but luckily we have a bit of time; our classes don’t start until August, so we have plenty of time to organize things.”

What fun things have you done in Wisconsin?Aaron Arcello takes a look at the new Madison, Wisconsin apartment he shares with his girlfriend.

“We went tubing on the Wisconsin river, that was pretty fun on a hot day. I really haven’t been here very long; I’ve been here five or six days since we got back from Northern Michigan (for a vacation.) We were able to do a cool drive; we drove up through Michigan, across the Upper Peninsula and down to Madison, that was pretty neat.

“I got my student ID, and that was exciting for me. I haven’t been a student in six years. That was a big moment for me, to have my student ID again. We’re right next to campus, our apartment is about a quarter of a mile from campus. I’m just excited to be out here as a student again, I’ve been dying to go back to school for many years. So I’m just excited that I’m at the University of Wisconsin, and just excited for the classes, athletics, everything that goes along with being a student.”

Learn more about how Moveline is creating a radically easier way to move.

Moving is a time for starting over. In a new home on a new street in a new city, maybe even a new state, everything has changed, including your habits and your grocery store. Depending on your distance, your circle of friends has taken a big shift too.

The New York Times published an insightful article on how difficult it can be to make friends after a certain age.

In your 30s and 40s, plenty of new people enter your life, through work, children’s play dates and, of course, Facebook. But actual close friends — the kind you make in college, the kind you call in a crisis — those are in shorter supply…

“After 30, people often experience internal shifts in how they approach friendship. Self-discovery gives way to self-knowledge, so you become pickier about whom you surround yourself with, said Marla Paul, the author of the 2004 book ‘The Friendship Crisis: Finding, Making, and Keeping Friends When You’re Not a Kid Anymore.’‘The bar is higher than when we were younger and were willing to meet almost anyone for a margarita,’ she said.

But what about making friends after a certain move? Where do you go to make friends in a city you have only been in for two days? When age and location becomes an obstacle, how do you meet new people?

Here are a few places to start:

Work

This might be an obvious one, but there’s a hidden beauty about work friends: You already have something to talk about. You both know the coffee on the third floor is the best, and that the bagels down the corner are always stale. After eight-hour days, work might not be much fodder for conversation, but it’s a place to start. Look for friends at work who share the same hobbies. Even if you don’t end up hanging out, they can introduce you to other like-minded locals.

Another idea is to attend the work events your company or coworkers put together; hanging out away from the office makes is great bonding time.

Concerts

Like work friends, meeting people at concerts gives you both a jumping off point. If you’re willing to pay over $15 for anything, there’s a level of commitment to liking the band you’re about to see. Music can be a great way to get to know the person sitting (or standing or dancing) next to you. Stubhub has a free app that can help you find new music wherever your location.

Community Events

This type of get-together can be a way to discover your neighborhood and the people in it. Whether it’s a flea market, a festival, a screening or anything in between, you have the chance to meet your neighbors and get to know the locals. Events is a website that lets you search for community events in your area and create your own account to keep track of it all.

Online

In today’s social media fueled world, some sites provide an online way to connect with people. For instance, Girlfriend Social is a website dedicated to helping women meet each other based on interests and hobbies. If you want to go a different route, perhaps your friends from home know someone in your new city, and can connect you with them via Facebook or email? This might also be someone who can get you better acquainted with the town or neighborhood.

Make Time to Wander

Something pointed out in the New York Times article is the fact that as we get older, our lives get busier. Dozens life’s nuances get in the way and give us less time to socialize outside the home. Regardless the point you are in life when you relocate, you never outgrow the need for friends.

After moving to a new City full of eight million strangers, I had to quickly find ways to expand my group of friends while balancing a full-time internship. I can only imagine how hectic it is when you throw other things like play dates into the mix. Still, you need to set aside quality time to explore and meet people whenever you can to make friends in your new city. Open yourself to meeting and chatting with new people and you’ll find yourself with the social circle you need.

Are you planning a cross country move from New York City? Check out Moveline and set up an account with us, we’ll help you decide how to move.

The moving trucks have long pulled away and you’re unpacking your boxes; your move is over, but now what?

The adjustment of the post-move can be forgotten in the craziness of getting the moving process together. Suddenly there are even more things to figure out. Where do I buy groceries? How do I do laundry here? Is there a place to walk my dog?

Here are few resources to find what you need when these questions have popped into your head:

Where will you buy groceries?

Your empty refrigerator is staring at you and you can’t eat out one more night. A local grocery store is a must, but can be surprisingly difficult when your staple choice isn’t there. Most staple grocery stores have store locators on their website, and while the aisles may have changed, you’ll find it’s as if your favorite store has moved with you. Looking for something organic? Local Harvest offers a searchable database of organic stores and restaurants, farmers markets, wholesales and co-ops.

Where will you do laundry?

Depending on where you move, your washer and dryer might be in the next room, in the basement, or blocks away. If it’s the latter, finding a nearby Laundromat can be a pain. This website, www.laundromatfinder.com, might not have the prettiest interface, but has tons of Laundromats across the United States. Call in advance to see how many quarters (or what card) you’ll need.

Where will you go for walks?

Want a bench to read a book, does your child need a swing set, need to take your dog on a walk? The U.S. Government has a great website to find a park in your area.

Where will you get utilities?

The power is off, you don’t have running water and your gas stove won’t light, in short, you need utilities and you need them fast. Websites like The Utility Connection can help you find electricity and water for your neighborhood. Don’t have Wi-Fi yet? Check out Google Maps for a Starbucks near you for some caffeine with a side of Internet so that you can get yours set up.

How will you get around?

Public transportation can be a pain, especially when you’re somewhere new. Luckily, if you have a smart phone or Internet access, your commute can be easily navigated. Cities like Portland, Seattle and NYC have their transportation detailed with helpful apps to get you to work on time, just check out the App Store (iPhone) or Play Store (Android.)

Universal Tip

Walking around the neighborhood is always the best trick to getting to know your surroundings. Know anyone close by? Offer them lunch in exchange for a quick tour.

The first day in a new place can be exciting, you just have to take that first step.

Check out other Moveline post move tips.

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Moving into a tiny apartment can be dismal. And with the adAPT NYC project, micro-units might be a reality for many New York City transplants.

Erin Boyle’s blog “Reading My Tea Leaves” features many aspects of living in New York, including life in a tiny apartment.

Currently featuring 21 big ideas on how to cope with very little space, Boyle gives tips based on her own experiences, lending honesty, humanity and fun.

For instance, Boyle recommends washing windows, organizing and tucking away clutter, buying beautiful cleaning supplies, and finding clever storage solutions for items (like putting a surfboard in the shower.)

Boyle told Yahoo Shine, “I say the rule of thumb is to only accumulate things that you really love,” she says. “James and I think really carefully before buying new things. We save our pennies for special and handcrafted products that we know we’ll want forever…”

Boyle and her boyfriend were recently featured in the New York Post and in a Yahoo Shine article; the latter featured 10 more tips to living in a small space. Looking for more? WiseBread offers a five-point survival guide.

I found some of the ideas featured helpful, and they remind me to stay optimistic and make any new place home, even if it’s close quarters. No matter how small, smile through it.

Check out more post move tips.

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It’s peak season, that’s a mover’s way of describing those summer months when a lot of people are moving. You’ve found the place, given notice to your landlord, and moving day is close.

Moveline is here to make your move less stressful, and nothing can be more stressful than a communication breakdown with your moving crew. As your move progresses, you might have noted some terminology used by your moving company, your movers and maybe you. But what does it all mean?

Here are some terms to add to your Moving Dictionary:

Accessorial Charges

These are the additional services that go beyond your movers’ basics.

Bill of Lading

This is the contract your have with your movers.

Binding Estimate

This is the firm price that is based on your inventory, changes when your inventory changes. The estimate will be set after an inspection of your inventory is conducted.

Blanket Wrapping

When your valuable is given a little extra padding. Keeps your furniture from being damaged when the truck hits bumps.

Carrier

Your mover. They call you the Shipper.

Conditioning

When the crew lead takes note of any scuffs or scrapes your stuff has before it goes on the truck, to make sure he doesn’t pay for anything that is already broken.

Consultant

A salesperson or other moving or relocation company representative who calls you to find out the particulars of your move.

Claim

What you file when your lamp, or any other item, arrives damaged or doesn’t arrive at all.

Extra Pickup

When you remember that you have stuff in a storage unit and your movers pick it up for you. Or maybe you needed an extra day to move. The extra pickup is any additional day you need your crew.

Interstate Move

You’ve found a job in Tennessee, but your stuff is in New York.

Intrastate Move

You found a place in Manhattan, but your stuff is in Albany.

Load Only

When your movers are hired to load your things.

Order Number:

The number that’s assigned to your move, used to identify it.

Peak Season Rates

You might pay more to move July 1 than February 1. More demand sometimes translates to higher costs depending on whom you hire.

PBO

Packed by Owner (You), which means you might want to BYOP (Bring Your Own Pizza.)

Professional Packing

Your movers are hired (or hire someone) to pack your belongings for you.

Shipper

You (we don’t think it makes sense either). See Carrier.

Tariff

A document every carrier has that lays out how much you’re being charged for each part of your move.

Unload Only

When your movers are hired to unload your things.

Any moving lingo you’ve heard that we didn’t list here, but you still need a definition? Let us know!

Check out more pre-move tips from Moveline.

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It’s easy to see that moving is a big life changer. Your entire history is in boxes, sealed with tape and packed into a van to begin a new existence somewhere else.

Whether you’re moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico or just to an adjacent borough, moving is still moving. And according to Charles Duhigg, author and New York Times reporter, moving may be just what you need to kick your more persistent habits.

Duhigg took some time in March to talk with Terry Gross on Fresh Air about his upcoming book “The Power of Habit.” During his interview, he touched on what makes habits happen, what keeps them going and what it finally takes to break them.

Each habit begins with a trigger, when something in your brain creates a desire to do a particular behavior. This behavior becomes part of a routine, so ingrained you don’t even realize it’s happening. Finally, your brain recognizes a reward or satisfaction from the behavior. Habits take many forms; putting on the left shoe first, biting your nails, buying a particular brand of toothpaste, or smoking. Any one person might have dozens of habits they haven’t even noticed yet.

Duhigg explained that a change of location and environment, like moving, disrupts the habit triggers. When you take your first step into that new house or apartment, and realize all the changes to come, it’s the perfect moment to initiate other changes too. An empty fridge can be stocked with healthier foods, your new stoop isn’t the same as your favorite smoking spot, you haven’t even bought the same laundry detergent as your mother yet. Duhigg pointed out that studies show people are more likely to change the brand of coffee they buy after a move.

However, don’t put too much pressure on yourself to change everything at once or freak out when you have the occasional slipup. Breaking a habit is a process, just like moving is. The most important thing is to desire the change and to make it happen. Duhigg said, “You have to actually believe in your capacity to change for habits to permanently change.”

So as you’re preparing for a move, try not to dwell on the life you leave behind, but instead, focus on the opportunity to make a fresh start, and on a positive change you’d like to make in your life. The grass is greener on the other side, if you want it to be.

Check out more moving day tips and move organizing tips from Moveline, a radically easier way to move.

Girl in moveline shirt holding coffeeGreat companies have a culture from the beginning — a way of interacting, and their own unique traditions and processes. Moveline’s is special.

When I first walked into the Moveline office, after navigating through the East Village for the second time, I still didn’t know what to expect for my first day as a marketing intern for Moveline. This position was a big deal for me; I moved to New York from Eugene, Oregon for the opportunity to grow and make an impact in an early stage company. In my excitement, I had already changed outfits twice, consulted with my intern friends and done everything possible to prepare myself.

Looking back, I really didn’t need to worry. The moment I stepped out of the elevator I was already in for the best first day ever.

A Different Kind of Orientation.

What could be a better orientation for a company like Moveline than to actually go visit a move? After I got indoctrinated to the team with my very own Moveline T-shirt, Kelly and I met Geoff to drive to Fort Greene, Brooklyn to observe Steve’s move. Meeting with Steve and his family in his beautiful brownstone, I got a glimpse of how Moveline’s products fit into a move. In this case it included performing an inventory, and after checking out the 5 floor brownstone and seeing the custom furniture, I realized it was no easy feat to list everything that had to move. But Steve explained that he didn’t list a thing; Moveline took care of the inventory, so he and his wife could focus on house-hunting in Austin.

Just Do It.

Everything about the day showed me how Moveline functioned as a company. The team had an easy banter with each other, a clear vision that worked together, and of course, matching T-shirts.

First days can be tough; I expected an adjustment period to get my bearings. What do I want to do vs. what do I need to do? How should I spend my time? I already tend to overanalyze everything, but then Kelly and the team encouraged me to think about it another way. What do I want to learn? What do I want to get out of this? What do I want to do with my time? Just do that. Add value where I’m passionate.

As an intern, this experience is a learning opportunity. But I look at my fullt-time teammates and get the feeling that they have as much enthusiasm about what they’re doing and learning as I have about this internship (a lot). It’s easy to feel the culture of growth throughout the company.

Baogette.

Though it was only my first day, I got the sense that a team member rarely eats alone at Moveline. As a group of four, Kelly, Chris, Adam and I went to Baogette, one of the many restaurant options the area has to offer. On our way out the team asked other TechStars if they wanted anything. There is a real camaraderie in the office; talk of other start-ups, coding advice, current events and more can be overheard. You come into the office as part of one team, but in the TechStars office, you’re part of a bigger community too. Oh, and Baogette is delicious.

We’re All in This Together.

Websites are easily broken. One line of code out of place and the whole page shuts down. With that in mind, how many companies would trust an intern with pushing code? On their first day?

Probably not many, but Moveline did. Before I left for the day, Kelly approached me and said there would be a group activity. Within an hour I was tasked with changing an image using Terminal and Sublime 2. I can now git, brew and CD. I never dreamed I would learn such technical skills in a marketing internship, let alone on my first day. But Kelly, Chris and Adam walked me through it one step at a time, and I’m glad they did. I now know to “respect the code, but never fear the code.” Each member of the team encouraged me to continue learning Javascript, simply because I want to and might help in that capacity again.

I remembered when Fred asked me what would make my ideal internship and I told him something where I could do what I do best and learn a variety of new things. After my first day, I knew I’d found that at Moveline.

I left the office more excited than ever, as if that were even possible. And that best first day has turned into an amazing first week. I don’t have to wear my Moveline shirt often, but I think I want to.