make it or break it!

Burnout is an inevitability when managing apartments, or when it comes down to it, any job actually.

I’m having serious issues with it lately. I haven’t had a genuine vacation of significant time off since June and before that it was years without time off.

It can be impossible sometimes just to get up and put on the face. Little problems can become insurmountable. People avoidance becomes the main goal of existence. I’m very disjointed and somewhat disorganized…ok feeling particularly lazy! My goal for the new year is to become a good manager again…at least feel like I have the job back in control again. Kind of a personal 12 step program of my own.

Today was nice. No calls or emergencies, no knocks at the door. Linda one of my good “Witches” called me on a minor problem but we have a good relationship. In fact we went to dinner with her and I have even a better appreciation for her character and intelligence.

Maybe that’s the key? Take everyone out to dinner and really see and understand what makes them tick! It will either make it or break it. In the mean time I’ll be in the work avoidance mode till the 1st of January when push will come to shove and I’ll either make it or break it!