Help Goonie find a better job

Morrigoon · 11-11-2007, 11:40 PM

Before you ask, no I'm not quitting real estate.

But through all this, I've had a "regular" job with my broker, recruiting other agents, and (after a serious staff cut) now both recruiting and acting as an admin assistant (talk about a step back! But at least my pay stayed the same).

Not what I'd call fulfilling. The pay's been "okay" considering I've been allowed the freedom to also sell real estate, but it's not great ($16.30/hr). Since we're not really expecting the action in the market to heat up until about 3rd quarter of next year, I'm starting to think I need to make some adjustments. (Did I mention our mortgage adjustment is looming? Hehehe... good times, good times.) (And no, I haven't lost my "regular" job... I just want something better.)

Ideally, I'd like something managerial or more creatively fulfilling. I will gladly PM my resume to anyone who thinks they know of anything good. I have experience in everything from airline operations to segment producing a cable show (and a few more things besides) so if you know of anything interesting that makes more than I'm making now, please run it by me!

Gemini Cricket · 11-12-2007, 12:13 AM

I wish you the best of luck and I hope you find something fulfilling, fun and creative.
I have been where you're at many, many times and I can relate.
You'll find something.

Disneyphile · 11-12-2007, 01:34 AM

I'll take you out as a PA sometime on one of my shoots so you can see how I work and what I do.

If it works out, we can see about trying you out on second camera on some paid gigs that would pay $20-$25 an hour working under my direction.

I have to warn you though as honestly as I can - I'm very hard-assed and particular when it comes to shoots. I like to work with people who are "commando" out there - not afraid to sweat, get dirty, and be extremely physical (ENG style), even in the blaring hot sun. My shoot ratio is very high - usually 45 minutes per hour, and that other 15 minutes is usually spent with blocking and set-up. I think Ken only puts up with me because he's my husband. And, it takes about 2 days to recover from a full day of shooting. It's like playing hard-core MouseAdventure with added weights.

Snowflake · 11-12-2007, 07:52 AM

Good luck on finding a new job. Been there, too, as GC said.

Every way you turn there is an open door!

BDBopper · 11-12-2007, 08:53 AM

Best of luck! I can't help but I pray that it all works out for the best!

Kevy Baby · 11-12-2007, 10:27 AM

Prostitution pays well and the hours are flexible

MouseWife · 11-12-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Prostitution pays well and the hours are flexible

Yes...and flexibility really helps, too.

Wow, that offer from you DP is awesome. It sounds like you really bust your butt!!

Gemini Cricket · 11-12-2007, 10:48 AM

DP's shoot sounds fun. I haven't gone commando like that since college.

Morrigoon · 11-12-2007, 11:09 AM

Thanks for the suggestion Kevy, but I think I'll take Dphile's offer

But seriously, I'm also considering full-time stuff if the right thing comes along...

Not Afraid · 11-12-2007, 11:31 AM

I seriously would look into joining a larger, older corporation. The pay and benefits are usually competitive and you'll be positioned in a good place for promotion when the mass of baby boomers begin to retire.

11-11-2007, 11:40 PM	#1
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Help Goonie find a better job Before you ask, no I'm not quitting real estate. But through all this, I've had a "regular" job with my broker, recruiting other agents, and (after a serious staff cut) now both recruiting and acting as an admin assistant (talk about a step back! But at least my pay stayed the same). Not what I'd call fulfilling. The pay's been "okay" considering I've been allowed the freedom to also sell real estate, but it's not great ($16.30/hr). Since we're not really expecting the action in the market to heat up until about 3rd quarter of next year, I'm starting to think I need to make some adjustments. (Did I mention our mortgage adjustment is looming? Hehehe... good times, good times.) (And no, I haven't lost my "regular" job... I just want something better.) Ideally, I'd like something managerial or more creatively fulfilling. I will gladly PM my resume to anyone who thinks they know of anything good. I have experience in everything from airline operations to segment producing a cable show (and a few more things besides) so if you know of anything interesting that makes more than I'm making now, please run it by me! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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11-12-2007, 12:13 AM	#2
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I wish you the best of luck and I hope you find something fulfilling, fun and creative. I have been where you're at many, many times and I can relate. You'll find something.
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11-12-2007, 01:34 AM	#3
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	I'll take you out as a PA sometime on one of my shoots so you can see how I work and what I do. If it works out, we can see about trying you out on second camera on some paid gigs that would pay $20-$25 an hour working under my direction. I have to warn you though as honestly as I can - I'm very hard-assed and particular when it comes to shoots. I like to work with people who are "commando" out there - not afraid to sweat, get dirty, and be extremely physical (ENG style), even in the blaring hot sun. My shoot ratio is very high - usually 45 minutes per hour, and that other 15 minutes is usually spent with blocking and set-up. I think Ken only puts up with me because he's my husband. And, it takes about 2 days to recover from a full day of shooting. It's like playing hard-core MouseAdventure with added weights.
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11-12-2007, 07:52 AM	#4
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Good luck on finding a new job. Been there, too, as GC said. Every way you turn there is an open door! __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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11-12-2007, 08:53 AM	#5
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	Best of luck! I can't help but I pray that it all works out for the best!
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11-12-2007, 10:27 AM	#6
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Prostitution pays well and the hours are flexible __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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11-12-2007, 10:48 AM	#8
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	DP's shoot sounds fun. I haven't gone commando like that since college.
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11-12-2007, 11:09 AM	#9
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Thanks for the suggestion Kevy, but I think I'll take Dphile's offer But seriously, I'm also considering full-time stuff if the right thing comes along... __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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11-12-2007, 11:31 AM	#10
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I seriously would look into joining a larger, older corporation. The pay and benefits are usually competitive and you'll be positioned in a good place for promotion when the mass of baby boomers begin to retire.
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