We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

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Gerry Hunt

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3 years 1 month ago - 3 years 1 month ago #53232 by Gerry Hunt

We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves! was created by Gerry Hunt

We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves! The ABSENCE of sleep, healthy diet, relaxation, time with family & friends, is not alright! It seems to me that employers expect more & more from employees & give less & less! STOP IT!! Say NO! We need to maintain a HEALTHY BALANCE in our lives. Burnout is NOT a badge of honor! #lifebalance #breathe

3 years 1 month ago - 3 years 1 month ago #53232 by Gerry Hunt

Tina Moore

3 years 1 month ago #53233 by Tina Moore

Replied by Tina Moore on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

Corporate America would replace us in minutes. Why give until our well is dry??

3 years 1 month ago #53233 by Tina Moore

Carolina Jimenez

3 years 1 month ago #53234 by Carolina Jimenez

Replied by Carolina Jimenez on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

That’s why I recently left the apartment community! Loved my job but it was getting too overwhelming plus no family time.

3 years 1 month ago #53234 by Carolina Jimenez

Ariel Renee

3 years 1 month ago #53235 by Ariel Renee

Replied by Ariel Renee on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

The country as a whole is burnt out. Hence the labor shortages. Exhausted leaders will lead exhausted teams. It’s a recipe for disaster.

3 years 1 month ago #53235 by Ariel Renee

Casey Nicole

3 years 1 month ago #53236 by Casey Nicole

Replied by Casey Nicole on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

I love this 10000 times over!

3 years 1 month ago #53236 by Casey Nicole

Michelle Cornelison-Cruz

3 years 1 month ago #53237 by Michelle Cornelison-Cruz

Replied by Michelle Cornelison-Cruz on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

This could not be more true! Work to live. Not live to work. Life is so short and there's so much more than your career. This...coming from someone who absolutely loves her job and loves this industry! You must find balance. The better you are in your personal life, the better you'll be at work.

3 years 1 month ago #53237 by Michelle Cornelison-Cruz

Deb Palmer

3 years 1 month ago #53238 by Deb Palmer

Replied by Deb Palmer on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

Well said. I love my job too. I am always so grateful that I love what I do and that I fell into this industry. Never boring, always challenged and always learning. That being said, you do have to have balance. You’re working for your family but trust me they would rather have you home.

3 years 1 month ago #53238 by Deb Palmer

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Gerry Hunt

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3 years 1 month ago #53239 by Gerry Hunt

Replied by Gerry Hunt on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

'Work to live. Not live to work.' IMPORTANT words!!

3 years 1 month ago #53239 by Gerry Hunt

Tresa Simmonds

3 years 1 month ago #53240 by Tresa Simmonds

Replied by Tresa Simmonds on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

Absolutely agree. I learned the hard way

3 years 1 month ago #53240 by Tresa Simmonds

Rikita Mohamed

3 years 1 month ago #53241 by Rikita Mohamed

Replied by Rikita Mohamed on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

So true. I worked day in and out. I was also pregnant during the pandemic just to get fired for high turn over when the entire country is experiencing record breaking quit rates. Exhausting and infuriating.

3 years 1 month ago #53241 by Rikita Mohamed

Deb Palmer

3 years 1 month ago #53242 by Deb Palmer

Replied by Deb Palmer on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

So true! When our property went through some major renovations about 10 years ago, I was pulling all nighters! Soooo wrong! My grandson cured me of being a workaholic! My health was a mess back then. Awesome message. Don’t just read it you amazing people in this industry, live it!

My daughter and grandson lived with me for 2 years so I ran home to him every day! Cured!

3 years 1 month ago #53242 by Deb Palmer

Karen Bullock

3 years 1 month ago #53243 by Karen Bullock

Replied by Karen Bullock on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

I have cancelled my vacation several times this year. Vacation is on the horizon!! but, I love what I do!!

3 years 1 month ago #53243 by Karen Bullock

Ashley Eva

3 years 1 month ago #53244 by Ashley Eva

Replied by Ashley Eva on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

Yep. I take my lunch now, OUT of the office
And my vacations
Life is too short to spend it eating garbage at my desk to get a report done

3 years 1 month ago #53244 by Ashley Eva

Amanda Grissom

3 years 1 month ago #53245 by Amanda Grissom

Replied by Amanda Grissom on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

I agree

3 years 1 month ago #53245 by Amanda Grissom

Kathy Winfrey Chaney

3 years 1 month ago #53246 by Kathy Winfrey Chaney

Replied by Kathy Winfrey Chaney on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

Burnout is a real thing. But every single day, there is something that must be done. It cant wait. Invoices, payroll, financials, notices, vacancy, delinquents, renewals, make readies, leasing, marketing, social media, rent, budgets. It's never ending. And before you know it, there is 6 weeks left and the year is over.

3 years 1 month ago #53246 by Kathy Winfrey Chaney

Deb Palmer

3 years 1 month ago #53247 by Deb Palmer

Replied by Deb Palmer on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

…when everyone is enjoying the end of summer, we are looking at snow contracts which then reminds you Christmas is tomorrow. Lmao!

3 years 1 month ago #53247 by Deb Palmer

Kathy Winfrey Chaney

3 years 1 month ago #53248 by Kathy Winfrey Chaney

Replied by Kathy Winfrey Chaney on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

I always take thanksgiving week "off". Next week, my "week off " consists of maybe 1/2 day off Monday, all day Tuesday, a few hours Wednesday (if close out goes smoothly) Thursday and friday are holidays. So 2 days vacation. I get 4 weeks vacation a year, I've taken a grand total of about 6 days this year.

3 years 1 month ago #53248 by Kathy Winfrey Chaney

Deb Palmer

3 years 1 month ago #53249 by Deb Palmer

Replied by Deb Palmer on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

Oh man oh man. There is still time! Take more time off. You’re entitled by law to do so. DO IT. This industry is amazing and HARD on us. It took me until I was 50 to go home at a reasonable hour.

3 years 1 month ago #53249 by Deb Palmer

Topic Author

Gerry Hunt

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3 years 1 month ago #53250 by Gerry Hunt

Replied by Gerry Hunt on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

I agree with you, there is always something that needs to be done!! And what doesn't get done today will be added to tomorrows work load. Whit more and more technology, the onsite staff has more and more to do. We must make a conscious effort to balance our time at work with our personal lives.

3 years 1 month ago #53250 by Gerry Hunt

Anonymous

3 years 1 month ago #53251 by Anonymous

Replied by Anonymous on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

I did it for years, my whole personal life was consumed and I never felt like I was doing a good enough job.

3 years 1 month ago #53251 by Anonymous

Krista Kizlik

3 years 1 month ago #53252 by Krista Kizlik

Replied by Krista Kizlik on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

I just quit my job over this.

3 years 1 month ago #53252 by Krista Kizlik

Kim Caldwell

3 years 1 month ago #53253 by Kim Caldwell

Replied by Kim Caldwell on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

Too true! We have lost the ability to have balance.

3 years 1 month ago #53253 by Kim Caldwell

Laura Ryan

3 years 1 month ago #53254 by Laura Ryan

Replied by Laura Ryan on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

So very true! It’s the sole reason I stepped away from multifamily operations to open a virtual wellness studio for multifamily professionals. My mission is a happier and healthier multifamily family

3 years 1 month ago #53254 by Laura Ryan

Linda Villalobos

3 years 1 month ago #53255 by Linda Villalobos

Replied by Linda Villalobos on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

This is precisely why I left this business. The owners want blood and souls! It’s never enough! You give your all and that’s not enough. I’m done.

3 years 1 month ago #53255 by Linda Villalobos

Rebecca Ross Gilinsky

3 years 1 month ago #53256 by Rebecca Ross Gilinsky

Replied by Rebecca Ross Gilinsky on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

Preach Gerry! There is always going to be something - it doesn’t matter what industry or job you have. The only person you can change is yourself and how you want to respond. My mantra these days is I work to live not live to work.

3 years 1 month ago #53256 by Rebecca Ross Gilinsky

Dakota Massey

3 years 1 month ago #53257 by Dakota Massey

Replied by Dakota Massey on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

I have been feeling this in my soul here lately. Take your time off, and learn to disconnect.

3 years 1 month ago #53257 by Dakota Massey

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3 years 3 weeks ago #53729 by Gerry Hunt

Replied by Gerry Hunt on topic We need to stop glamourizing overworking ourselves!

I am so sorry, Rikita!

3 years 3 weeks ago #53729 by Gerry Hunt