As of: January 23, 2024, 5:32 a.m
By: Armin T. Linder
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Almost everyone has to move sometimes.
In this respect, the insights that an alleged professional is now providing are enlightening for many.
He has two key tips for customers.
Munich – Time and again, people with unusual jobs answer questions from the Reddit community.
“Ask me anything” means something like: “Ask me anything”.
The whole thing usually happens anonymously and should be treated with caution because neither the people nor their information can be verified.
Most of the time it is clear from the answers that the protagonists' backgrounds are very likely real.
This was the case with a Rewe employee who explained why she preferred to work for the competition.
This also applies to a DHL courier who intentionally redirects a customer's packages to the branch.
And that's how it is now with an alleged moving helper.
Moving helper answers Reddit questions: “I don’t work much (but I do work hard)”
“I work as a moving assistant.
“I'm happy to ask questions, I'll actually answer everything,” he writes briefly and succinctly.
And then do that too.
Many people know that it is a real back-breaking job.
The alleged professional furniture packer doesn't want to hide that either.
“Of course the work is hard and sometimes nerve-wracking, but with the right work colleagues it goes quite well.
I definitely do the job voluntarily, I earn well and don’t work much (but I do work hard).”
But he also notes: “It just depends on how you treat your body.
We are also sent on training courses on how to carry things as gently as possible on the back.”
Movers at work (symbolic photo).
© Udo Kröner/Imago
His job was actually only intended as a temporary solution.
“I’ve been here for three years now.
I never work really long hours (max. 130 hours a month) and I have work colleagues who are in a good mood and can work sensibly.
Plus, I live less than ten minutes away.”
Two simple tips for customers of moving helpers: “Don’t stand in the way and prepare everything as best as possible”
The alleged moving professional also passes on further insights to the amateurs.
“Unloading is always faster than loading,” for example.
He is also asked what tips he has for people moving “to make themselves popular with the employees and ensure a smooth process.”
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He tells his potential customers exactly two things: “Don’t stand in the way and prepare everything as best as possible.” Elsewhere he says that there is “nothing worse than having to pack something before you can really get started.
Unless you book the full service, then we'll pack it too." Honesty is obviously his top priority: "We even give 50 cents that are somewhere behind the sofa back to the customer."
Payment, jokes and requirements: professional furniture packer provides insights
Of course, the user is also asked what you have to be able to do as a moving helper and how much you earn.
Mind you, it is still not confirmed that the man really does what he says he does.
A query from our editorial team remained unanswered.
But here too it sounds plausible: “You actually don’t have to be able to do much, apart from towing.
I'm currently earning 1,900 euros net + 50 euros fuel voucher.
Then there are expenses and tips.”
He is also asked about the highest amount he has ever received as a tip.
“Three people, 500 euros each.
Was a very wealthy old lady.” Exciting insights.
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