Anyone who has ever moved house knows the struggle of the dreaded “ moving day ,” which always seems to come with a whole host of problems. Seasoned folks can often handle it because they’ve learned from all the terrible experiences they’ve had, but newbies always end up in the same mess.

That’s what the unfortunate folks on this list went through after deciding to move everything in their home on their own, without realizing what a traumatic experience it would be. There’s probably nothing we can do to prepare you for the horror show you’ll witness below, so tread lightly.

When you actually think about it, many of us have probably moved homes only once or twice in our lives, but it still seems like such a formative experience for many folks around the world. According to statistics , around 25 million Americans moved in 2024, which is about 11% of the U.S. population.

Of those who moved, 53.5% shifted within the same country, and 18% returned to a place they had lived before. Unfortunately, the relocation rate seems to have slowly dropped over time, which could be attributed to economic downturns and rising inflation.

Since shifting from one place to another is such a struggle, it’s no wonder that people mostly want to avoid it. So why would someone willingly uproot themselves from home just to move somewhere else? According to CT Moving and Storage , most house moves happen so people can be closer to family. 

This could mean younger people shift closer to parents and grandparents who can provide additional support as they start a family. It could also help folks look after aging relatives without the stress of coordinating and checking in on them from far away.

Another big reason people might move is career opportunities that require them to relocate to a different city, state, or even country. Even though this might be a big change for folks, a promotion or better work opportunities can be a huge selling point when deciding to make that move.

Since remote work has become more common, folks might be able to live anywhere they like or afford to stay in areas with a much lower cost of living. This can greatly reduce daily expenses and improve long-term financial stability. Education and schooling can also motivate a person’s decision to move.