Best accidental career I could have imagined!  Poor, starving, unemployed college grad makes good!  

I was tired of working management, tired of working sales, and tired of working construction. Even though I fell into my job blindly, I've been here 10 years and I enjoy it because it allows me to use all of my experience without burning out in one category. It does take most maintenance techs a while to admit that this property manager does know more about maintenance than they do.

I was getting divorced and needed a full time job. I thought a receptionist/customer service type which I knew would be decent pay and I had customer service experience. Now been in it for 5 years going from leasing agent to assistant to PM. I like the connection and relationship with co workers, prospects and residents.

Because I find joy in seeing people find their home, even though it’s not a permanent home it is still a place in their lives where they will make memories and enjoy that spot that you as a PM help happen!! Along with the team you have!!

Became a leasing agent at 20 and found that I loved working with people and showing our beautiful apartments and the lifestyle they could live at them. Made good money, more than most of the prospects who would apply. Been in the industry for 30 years and would recommend it to anyone. A lot of people in college have no idea what a great industry this is.

The career chose me 30 years ago…I was a server at Red Lobster (down the street from his historical Broadway Square Apartments) after high school. Harold Farb came in for lunch with his team. He offered me a leasing position with free rent, free utilities, free cable, commissions, and salary. Heck yeah! Never looked back. It’s an industry that takes care of you while you take care of people.