I've moved 25 times. only once have I hired movers and they stole a TV. Having moved so many times I learned the key is to have absolutely everything packed in

I've moved 25 times. only once have I hired movers and they stole a TV. Having moved so many times I learned the key is to have absolutely everything packed in boxes and or in a state that's ready to move on moving day. if it's all packed it will take < 2 hrs to put it all on a truck and even less to unpack from the truck. If it's not ready to go and any kind of packing had to happen on the day it has always taken 3x to 5x the time.