Is it normal to have very strong feelings about wanting to leave this industry?

Hi fellow Apt. Mgrs. I've been the manager of my first apt property for 3 years. Is it normal to have very strong feelings about wanting to leave this industry at this juncture? This will pass right? How often does this feeling happen? Perhaps, this means I'm hitting my stride? Can I get a dunk tank and set it up on the property and make loony toons resident get in? I get three throws.

It ebbs and flows....
I related it to the marriage lore..
3,5,7,10... Years... or was it Days? Minutes? Seconds...
I'm honesty they are events or days that still make you think it but honestly I feel for the most part it's our normal at least once a week lol.

I’ve found that you will have good peaks and bad peaks. Some nights require more alcohol than others, you feel happy to be at work one day and the next you want to hide under the desk. If you find the thing you love about the industry, which for me is getting to create interior designs for renovations, you’ll feel more connected more often. If all else fails, definitely go dunk tank and please share videos! ????

Hang in there! We are all feeling it. For one minute to the next. Resident are in rare form these days pushing us to our limits. I like some of the suggestions about getting outside and helping with projects that you might not normally do. #essentialworker you got this!

I just hit 18 years. This year has definitely made me question. I feel you. Trying to keep hoping for the best and residents are really in a different mindset these days and it's hard. It's really hard to enjoy the days. This, too, shall pass, right?

Honestly I would say yes, I had that feeling 2 years ago and quit my job to take a position elsewhere as an assistant manager and I do not regret it. I needed that break, but now I am ready to once again go back into the position of property manager. Sometimes you just need to take a step back in order to take a step forward and there is nothing wrong with that. Goodluck with your journey.

I’m 14 weeks pregnant and I had to have a confession to my regional “ I haven’t been very nice to complaining residents lately... my customer service is weak..”

I’ve been doing this 40 years and I always feel like I want to leave the industry yet here I am! Seriously, it’s addicting, hang in there, there’s nothing else like it!

I was in in for 4.5 years. I saw a lot of things that left me very sad and angry with so many things, humanity, government programs, a lot. I left. I was gone about 18 months and then my boss called me and knew I wanted back and she asked me back. So now I’m back. You have ups and downs. You will get through. Just take it in strides. Remind yourself you have a job and in this current stage, we are lucky!
Hang in there!

It truly depends on leadership from top down. Do not make a decision of career move if you have sad leadership

If you have strong support and leadership but still do not appreciate the servitude of the position. Then yes. It is time. Serving the public is not for everyone. You just have to be inspired

Nope it won't pass. Did 18 year sentence. Run for your life and get out before it changes you for the worst.

After watching the project manager work on our new building I’ve fantasized about that company truck and easy money. Hell, I did half of his QC for him.
I can easily see myself in that company truck making that easy money. Maybe after this stupidity passes.

I've been in PM for just over 22 years. I had these same feelings too many times to count. I tried to escape once but was so bored I came back within 6 months. I say "OMG! What am I doing with my life...." and insert any PM nonsense after...."these people are crazy!', "I'm not appreciated!", "I can't get yelled at anymore!", "Why would you install an inflatable hot tub in a 3rd floor apartment!".....things like that???? But once you push the 2% away, its a good business. Maybe a new challenge or opportunity is what you need. Volunteer to mentor others in your company on something you're enthusiastic about or try to get your CAM. Maybe something to take you away from the day to day grind but build on your future in the industry if you like it but have hit that wall???? Its definitely a love/hate relationship! Good luck????

Yes! Only to be replaced with an overwhelming affirmation you LOVE this industry...I've been apart of the industry for over 35 years both as an RPM and Vendor Solution Partner. I've left the industry and without fail - found my way back in...It's like a mob movie..."You Never Really Leave! They just keep pulling you back in...:"

Additionally, this year has been like no-other with the extra stressors from COVID, which adds to your normal cycles of random acts of chaos...!

Recommendations - Step back, take an honest assessment of what You Like about your position and What You Don't Like. Are you with the right company? Do you have a path to advancement? Are you in the best role based on your skills and/or talents? Seek out someone who will provide honest counsel. Or, maybe it is time to find a new venture where your talents will be better utilized and appreciated?

Most importantly...Be Honest with Yourself! Make a decision, not from a pure emotional perspective, but when your heart and mind are clear and focused!

Good luck!