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How many times have you moved since birth

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TrendyNannie6 Fri 22-Jan-21 17:34:12

Was just reading in a mag, that most people move 11 times in their lifetime, counted mine and it’s 9 , anticipate one more move downsizing( married Twice )

grumppa Sat 23-Jan-21 19:44:52

11 in terms of permanent addresses; 15 including educational establishments and a year abroad. First one was only for two weeks before we were bombed out.

Curlywhirly Sat 23-Jan-21 19:45:43

We have only moved twice! Once when we got married, then 3 years later we moved into the house we still live in. We've been here just over 41 years. The house was built in 1930 and although it is 90 years old, it has only had one other family live here - they bought the house when it was first built, then sold it to us when they were in their 80s (and we were only 23). We have renovated and added extensions to it over the years, and have never wanted to move. The neighbours are lovely and the area is lovely; can't see us moving, unless we become infirm and need to move to a bungalow or sheltered accommodation.

Witzend Mon 25-Jan-21 19:29:09

Since birth, 11, but very thankful to say, no moves since 1987.

Gwenisgreat1 Mon 25-Jan-21 19:32:46

10 - 13 including some small moves. There could be one more before it's wooden box time!

Framilode Mon 25-Jan-21 20:13:26

28 that I can remember, possibly more.

allsortsofbags Mon 25-Jan-21 20:21:10

28 but I might have missed one or two when I was little.

Forces background.

PaperMonster Wed 27-Jan-21 12:13:35

8 - can’t live in this one forever though, the fuel bills will be impossible on a pension!

glammanana Wed 27-Jan-21 12:31:09

17 times including 2 moves when we lived in Spain one was a rental and then bought a villa.
This bungalow is my last move near enough back where I started.

Tweedle24 Wed 27-Jan-21 12:47:49

27 and 15 of them while still a child. Dad was in the army so we moved around with him and then I joined the RAF.

I have lived in this house for 27 years and hope never to have to move.

NonnaW Wed 27-Jan-21 13:17:18

23, plus a 3 month and a 6 week training times for WRAF.

Luckygirl Wed 27-Jan-21 13:20:58

17 - and number 18 coming up very soon - I hope!

This number does include moving homes several times whilst a student.

annodomini Wed 27-Jan-21 14:12:47

Only 11, not counting four years in a hall of residence at University.

Misery2077 Wed 24-Feb-21 20:54:18

I've moved three times during the whole time. But our city is not that big, so I probably won't go anywhere) The most difficult thing for me has always been to work with carriers like www.upmove.com.au/removalists/gold-coast . I understand that everything is online, but I am glad that they are now doing everything for you. And packed and transported. Moreover, at my age, I already can't run with boxes much.

Ro60 Wed 24-Feb-21 22:11:56

8 plus 1 working abroad probably 1 more move.
Whoop! I'm almost average for a change

heath480 Wed 24-Feb-21 22:38:21

14.That includes time I was in the Army and also living in Italy for many years.

Have been in this house almost 19 years! Dont think I will move again.

nanna8 Thu 25-Feb-21 00:35:00

9 here. London, Warrington, Kenilworth, London, St. Kilda in Australia, Glen Waverley, 17 years in Ringwood East, Wynyard in Tasmania,Croydon North Victoria. Current house 29 years.

jenny04 Thu 25-Feb-21 06:54:46

Born in Aberdeen, Scotland and now living in Toronto.
Almost 17 moves.
6 moves related to my job
5 on my education
and rest as a result of marriage.

Katek Thu 25-Feb-21 07:25:46

28 - RAF family. - 20 before I married.

Hetty58 Thu 25-Feb-21 07:32:02

Only 4 times (been here 33 years!) and never very far - within 10 miles.