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Balancing my recent promotion and (Updated see last page)
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:34 pm
Today I was promoted/given raise of 19% during annual review. I had not been promoted in nearly 3 years and had been getting 4-5% raises in my review each year. It's big news and I'm certainly grateful.
Prior to all this a few months back, however, I had done a lot of introspection on where I am in life and what I want. Aside from college, I've lived in the Bay Area my entire life. I'm 31 M, single. I wanted to adventure and experience "newness". I also wanted to "work for my money" more and have more control in my day to day job as I currently work operations. I decided I wanted out of tech. My current company was also spun off and purchased by a competitor last week. We laid off 200 people 4 weeks ago to prepare for this layoff and we have no idea what this new company will do with us yet. Everyone on my team has been laid off except me and my boss, so we'll be re-hiring and planning on getting leaned on quite a bit. Right now, my promotion is set to kick in late March.
In October, I began my new vision in Real Estate. Not only would I be changing careers, I'd be leaving California and traveling halfway across the country to Northwest Arkansas. I did a lot of research and found an area I like while also providing large potential for future economic growth, along with social things that align with my hobbies. I visited the area for a weekend in October on my own and I fell in love with it. This is where I want to settle down, marry, have kids, own and flip homes.
At this point in October, I'm set on leaving and ready to take the steps to being a Licensed Real Estate Agent and move. I mow through my RE class hours, working my tech job by day and Online RE classes by night. I pass my School exam and submit all the applications to take the state exam. I've just received acceptance to take the Real Estate Exam in Arkansas and have booked a flight out to take this exam in 4 weeks.
What do I do? Just let it all play out? Request to work remote with my current job and do real estate in NWA part time, for now? Quit my job and do Real Estate full time? I want to succeed in Real Estate and I know I need to invest a lot of time in learning and succeeding in this industry.
Prior to all this a few months back, however, I had done a lot of introspection on where I am in life and what I want. Aside from college, I've lived in the Bay Area my entire life. I'm 31 M, single. I wanted to adventure and experience "newness". I also wanted to "work for my money" more and have more control in my day to day job as I currently work operations. I decided I wanted out of tech. My current company was also spun off and purchased by a competitor last week. We laid off 200 people 4 weeks ago to prepare for this layoff and we have no idea what this new company will do with us yet. Everyone on my team has been laid off except me and my boss, so we'll be re-hiring and planning on getting leaned on quite a bit. Right now, my promotion is set to kick in late March.
In October, I began my new vision in Real Estate. Not only would I be changing careers, I'd be leaving California and traveling halfway across the country to Northwest Arkansas. I did a lot of research and found an area I like while also providing large potential for future economic growth, along with social things that align with my hobbies. I visited the area for a weekend in October on my own and I fell in love with it. This is where I want to settle down, marry, have kids, own and flip homes.
At this point in October, I'm set on leaving and ready to take the steps to being a Licensed Real Estate Agent and move. I mow through my RE class hours, working my tech job by day and Online RE classes by night. I pass my School exam and submit all the applications to take the state exam. I've just received acceptance to take the Real Estate Exam in Arkansas and have booked a flight out to take this exam in 4 weeks.
What do I do? Just let it all play out? Request to work remote with my current job and do real estate in NWA part time, for now? Quit my job and do Real Estate full time? I want to succeed in Real Estate and I know I need to invest a lot of time in learning and succeeding in this industry.
This post was edited on 5/28/20 at 11:39 pm
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:37 pm to Baws
quote:ill just assume from all that crap that your current job is as a fluffer
Baws
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:38 pm to Baws
That is great news. Very happy for you and your family
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:38 pm to Baws
It depends.
How long can you support yourself in the manner that you want without making any income? Real estate isn't just something you can easily make money from the get-go in, especially if you aren't well-connected in the area you'll be selling in.
How long can you support yourself in the manner that you want without making any income? Real estate isn't just something you can easily make money from the get-go in, especially if you aren't well-connected in the area you'll be selling in.
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:39 pm to Baws
You’re 31 and turning to the internet for a major life decision?
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:39 pm to Baws
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oday I was promoted/given raise of 19% during annual review. I had not been promoted in nearly 3 years and had been getting 4-5% raises in my review each year. It's big news and I'm certainly grateful.
Congrats. I haven't gotten a raise from my company in 4 years, and our health care costs have gone up, so my paycheck has gone down.
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:40 pm to Baws
Giving up a tech career for real estate seems like an awful idea.
Pretty sure this is an alter troll though.
Pretty sure this is an alter troll though.
This post was edited on 2/18/20 at 9:41 pm
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:40 pm to Baws
you will be processed out of the new company prior to the promotion taking effect. your boss just wants you to stick around the office while hr looks for a new job. the new company did not buy people but rather the product line
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:40 pm to Baws
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Baws
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Remind me again, whose alter are you?
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:40 pm to Baws
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I'm 31 M
Somehow the F is showing up as an M on my screen
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:41 pm to Big_Slim
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You’re 31 and turning to the internet for a major life decision?
Why wouldn't someone turn to the esteemed and successful group of baws that comprise the OT? You won't get better advice anywhere. 350
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:41 pm to Baws
You’re going to sell real estate? As an agent?
Don’t do it.
Don’t do it.
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:48 pm to HempHead
I have 35K saved up plus my car.
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:49 pm to Baws
Well, what are your expected expenditures per month? How long will that 35K last you?
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:49 pm to Baws
If you run low on funds just start a gofundme
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:53 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
quote:what is %3 of a used trailer?
You’re going to sell real estate? As an agent?
Don’t do it.
Posted on 2/18/20 at 9:53 pm to jaytothen
Welcome to the promised land. Northwest Arkansas is pretty awesome. Do what makes you happy
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