Storage Tips For Remote Workers

The landscape for the American worker has changed dramatically since COVID interrupted the normal work schedule and setting for most workers.  Prior to 2019, the idea of working remotely was not as prevalent as it is now.  Back then, the norm was the so-called 9-to-5 job of heading out from the house to the job location to put in a day and then return home.  But, along came the pandemic, and the work environment changed significantly.

Now, while much of the restraints from those years are diminished, the makeup of the workforce has taken on a much different makeup.  Not only do many people work remotely for their employees, it is a much sought after option to do so!  And, employers are offering hybrid and remote working arrangements, which have become beneficial to the employers as well.

What this has developed is a need for storage space of various sizes for the belongings of nomadic remote workers who have chosen to take on this work lifestyle and pull up roots to travel the country and world for long periods of time. The charm of traveling and working on the road may look effortless and attractive, as remote workers move from city to city or country to county with just a laptop, but it takes serious organization and planning. 

Primarily, that means what to do with all the personal belongings and household items you have had that now need to be stored?  This is where Macho Self Storage becomes more than just a convenience.  We are a solution for simplifying your lifestyle, keeping your items safe, and giving you the freedom to move between job opportunities without having to take everything you own in tow.  Part of this convenience and simplified solution for you is the ability to manage your self-storage account with us online.

1. FLEXIBILITY: When you are on the go with your living lifestyle, being able to have flexibility in storage arrangements for your things back home is a must.  Macho Self Storage works with you on lease arrangements for the term you will need the unit, and we know that could change and need to be adjusted at any time

1. PEACE OF MIND: Because Digital Nomads are away from home for work projects for short and extended periods of time, it is important to know valuable belongings are stored securely in our storage units.  Knowing valuable documents, electronics, and personal items are in one secure location gives you peace of mind.  Additionally, our climate-controlled units are ideal for sensitive items that need to be protected for extended periods of time. These essentials could include keepsakes, photo albums, and pretty much anything that would be susceptible to heat, humidity, or cold.  It is important to consider a climate-controlled unity for paper products, which can warp or yellow, and electronics that run the risk of corrosion.  It is recommended to use airtight containers and soft padding for delicate items.

Perhaps you are at the stage in life where you don’t want to fully retire, but you do want to travel extensively and full-time.  This is a good time to take inventory of all you own and determine what downsizing could be done to just keep the prized possessions, which could be put in a self-storage unit.  More and more people are selling their home, ending their lease agreements and making the decision to travel full-time or move regularly to different parts of the United States and the world, depending on the climate seasons.

If you are making this Digital Nomad decision, consider what you will take with you on the road, what you would like to hang on to for the future and put in a storage unit, and then what just simply needs to go.  It is decluttering in the biggest sense.

• ITEMS FOR THE ROAD: These are essentials you will take with you on your extended work travel lifestyle.  You will need these items constantly as a digital nomad, i.e. versatile clothing, tech gear, daily necessities, etc.
• STORAGE ITEMS: Items that you would like to come home to and don’t want to get rid of could include things like backup gear, extra clothing, keepsakes, books, household items, etc.
• ITEMS TO GET RID OF: Well, pretty much anything that is not going to be to you as you travel in your mobile life and you are not going to be sentimentally attached to months or years down the road when you change your lifestyle.

If you have not sold your home or planning on extended long-term lifestyle as a Digital Nomad, but ARE perhaps traveling short term, a storage unit could be valuable.  This is especially beneficial if you plan to offer your home as a season rental while you are gone.  You never know just what kind of guests you will get as far as taking good care of your furniture and belongings.  Think about what should stay in the house and what you might want to move to storage during your short-term absence.  These items could include anything that would be irreplaceable or have sentimental value.  Examples would be family photo albums, diaries, and furniture.  Pack up your items and use easily labeled storage bins to put into the storage unit.

Once you have decided just what you will be taking with you on the road as you travel with your work experiences, it’s time to organize what is going into the storage unit.

• 1. LABELING: Use storage boxes or clear bins and label each box so you will know what is inside.  Group similar items together so you can access them if you need to rotate season clothing and other items.
  2. ACCESSIBILITY: Even though you are traveling for short or extended periods of time, be sure to place items in the storage unit according to when you might next need to access.  This can be determined by seasons or items that would me more or less frequently needed.
  3. STACKING: Carefully stack your boxes or bins to maximize the space in your unit.  But, avoid overloading the containers to prevent collapsing inside the unit.
  4. INVENTORY: It is recommended to create a spreadsheet listing all the items you have stored in the unit.  Photos of significant items is helpful when remembering just what you have in the unit.

There are no administrative fees or hidden fees when you rent a self-storage unit at Macho Self Storage while you are working as a Digital Nomad.  When we quote you a rate, that’s the rate you pay!  Also, you will receive 50% off your first month’s rent (restrictions apply) and a FREE lock for your storage unit.

In addition to all these amenities, we have all the packing supplies you might need for your self-storage unit.  These include mattress covers, non-slip gloves, tape, boxes, and much more!