I Gave Notice « Sizzle Says

I Gave Notice

January 27, 2008 at 10:20 am | In big dreams, living out loud, spazzing | 56 Comments

So I’ve been alluding to some big news. I said I had an interview (on a Sunday, WTH!?). I have gchat status messages that probably raise an eyebrow. She’s going to do what? Run the Best Little Whore House in Seattle? (Thanks for that, Kevin.) What’s “official” Sizz? Quit teasing us you bitch. Ok, ok! Here’s the thing- someone better buy me this:

Because I’m moving. . . AND I have a new (second) job.

I’ve landed a very sweet gig as an Apartment Manager at the former apartment building of my sister and brother-in-law (as well as birth place of Finn) thanks to the recommendation of friends. These friends have been the Apartment Managers for 4 years and because they are moving back to California were in need of a trusty replacement. That’s where I come in. So what does it all mean? It means that I will live rent-free in a super cool second floor apartment in exchange for managing the building. But what does that mean? It means I have to keep the common areas clean and orderly, that I manage tenant issues and keep the peace, that I fix broken stuff or find someone and pay them to fix really broken stuff, that I rent out apartments and do all those manager type things.

I get to be all super organized and clean, use my interpersonal communication/diplomacy skills and get to be all manager-like and in charge.

I know! Can you believe it? It’s SO me!

I currently pay close to $900 in rent. With this move and new job, I’ll be able to save money towards buying my very own house! I asked the Universe to guide me towards a new job. . . I guess I wasn’t that specific because now I have two jobs. ;) But that’s ok- I’m totally excited for the opportunity and think I will make a rockin’ Apartment Manager. Being able to save money and actually not live paycheck-to-paycheck in freakin’ financial fear, finally, will probably make me into an entirely different person. Watch for subtle changes. Or funny anecdotes about the building and tenants. You know it will be really good blog fodder.

It actually hasn’t really sunk in. I. Am. Moving. I am going to manage a 29 unit apartment building. Woah!

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OMG! WHAT A GREAT GIG!

You totally deserve this…. I wish you were the manager of my building …. that’d be so much fun!

Comment by NerdGirl — January 27, 2008 #
Sizz, you never cease to amaze me!

Congrats!!

Comment by Lisa — January 27, 2008 #
You’ll be a super Super!

Comment by whit — January 27, 2008 #
How cool. I hope you are in a cool old building with great updated plumbing and electrical. On Barbary Lane. Good Luck!!

Comment by kim — January 27, 2008 #
Congrats! What great news! You deserve this awesome opportunity!

(ditto to NerdGirl – if I lived in an apartment I would wish you were my manager!)

Comment by kilax — January 27, 2008 #
Hey – great news! Congrats on the new gig – and rent-free living. Sweet!

Comment by jenny — January 27, 2008 #
HOLY SHIT! You get to live rent free?!??!?!??!

Comment by Eileen Dover — January 27, 2008 #
That Is the most awesome thing ever!

Comment by Tracy Lynn — January 27, 2008 #
Wow, that is such great news! Seriously awesomeness :).

Don’t think for one second that I have not thought about how this could benefit me in the future, quite possibly. More to come later ;0.

Comment by Hilly — January 27, 2008 #
Wow Sizzle! Thats awesome. Rent free, do a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Great way to save up for a home :)

Comment by Scotty — January 27, 2008 #
That sounds amazing! I would trade my $2,100 mortgage for that gig right about now. Way to go!

Comment by Jen — January 27, 2008 #
WONDERFUL news! Congrats, Sizzle. I hope you are very happy with your new position.

Comment by Diane Mandy — January 27, 2008 #
Congrats, Sizz! Sounds like the extra job is a great trade-off. Saving for a house- that’s exciting!

Comment by claire — January 27, 2008 #
Congratulations! SO happy for you!

Also looking forward to the stories :)

Comment by Angella — January 27, 2008 #
Congrats on the new job. I just hope you don’t overdo it. (I’m NOT trying to be negative.) It is a lot of work (this is coming from experience – I managed 32 apartments for 3 years).

Be careful. Don’t push yourself too hard.

Big hugs.

Comment by teebopop — January 27, 2008 #
That is so cool. And this is a gig that you can do AND keep your other job? Even better. Now you can save up for a dream wedding. (you hear that Fella?!?!)

Comment by Carrisa — January 27, 2008 #
Awesome! No rent? I love that idea. I really, really love that idea. I know you are going to kick ass at the new job. Congratulations Sizzle!

Comment by brandy — January 27, 2008 #
Congrats! That sounds like an awesome opportunity!

Comment by Jessie — January 27, 2008 #
i’m so happy for you! i know this will relieve some stress from your shoulders.

Comment by gorillabuns — January 27, 2008 #
Wow that’s a big change. All the luck for you in your new life!!! Yay! : )

Comment by Jen — January 27, 2008 #
Congratulations! Sounds like a very cool arrangement. Good luck!!

Comment by Melissa — January 27, 2008 #
Wow- that sounds like a great opportunity and a big undertaking! There was a recent “This American Life” about “the Super” that might be fitting for you to listen to now. Congrats!

Comment by punchlinewalking — January 27, 2008 #
Congratulations! And hang on, sizzle, for the ride of your life!

My mother was a super for 30 years. I wish for you the impact she had on others’ lives. You can read about it at “How did I end up here?” on http://www.mayberrymagpie.com

Comment by Mayberry Magpie — January 27, 2008 #
WOOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so proud of you!

Comment by Melissa — January 27, 2008 #
I still say it’s a house of ill repute! Just maintain a second set of books and remember to file your income taxes every year regardless. That’s what brought down Capone.

Seriously, though, I’m happy for you!

Comment by kapgar — January 27, 2008 #
awesome!

Comment by Z — January 27, 2008 #
Congratulations Sizz! :-)

Comment by Dave2 — January 27, 2008 #
Congrats darling! No one deserves it better than you!

Comment by Airam — January 27, 2008 #
Yaaaaaaaaah!

Comment by Long Story Longer — January 27, 2008 #
That’s excellent! Congratulations!

Comment by Alison — January 27, 2008 #
Congrats Sizzle! How awesome that you live rent free! You asked the universe and it answered…sooo cool. :) Can you ask the universe when I’ll find Mr. Right? lol

Comment by Megan — January 27, 2008 #
YOU GO GIRL!

Comment by Aimee Greeblemonkey — January 27, 2008 #
Congrats! That’s great :)

Comment by TC — January 27, 2008 #
CONGRATS!!! And big **HUG** since I know you’re a hugger. ;)

Comment by diane — January 27, 2008 #
Congratulations.. well done.

Comment by audrey — January 27, 2008 #
wow! that’s great news! congrats! for some reason, the show ‘melrose place’ comes to mind (i miss that show) (and 90210) (and felicity, while we’re at it)… can’t wait to hear more about it! :o)

Comment by jodi — January 27, 2008 #
This sounds like a great deal. I love it when the universe answers our requests. Especially when it all plays out in a way that you’d never have expected. Congrats!!

Comment by Kat — January 27, 2008 #
Wahoo! Congratulations Sizzle! It’ll definitely be hard work, but living rent free is a huge bonus.

:-)

Comment by Beth — January 28, 2008 #
Wow, Wicked cool gig!!!! And you get to have keys to everyones apartment, you can see how they REALLY live. :) Congrats, sock away the $$$. I can hook you up with my financial guy if you like.

Comment by G-man — January 28, 2008 #
Kudos to you Sizzle! What a wonderful opportunity! Looking forward to hearing future tenant tales :-) You’ll kinda be like Schneider from ‘One Day At A Time’ – time to go toolbelt shopping LOL

Comment by Melissa from Ohio — January 28, 2008 #
That is awesome! Congratulations.

Comment by hotpinksox — January 28, 2008 #
I think that’s awesome. And I think you should make every tenant subscribe to your blog … otherwise they get busted to the end of the line when making complaints! :-)

Comment by Nilsa S. — January 28, 2008 #
What a great new gig, congratulations! Can’t wait to hear about all the quriks of being a apartment manager, good luck!

Comment by andrea — January 28, 2008 #
Many congratulations! This sounds really exciting. Hmm it seems getting a new job in ‘08 is the *thing* to do around here ;o)

Comment by Penelope — January 28, 2008 #
So awesome! And it really reinforces my thing that if you ask for what you need, even if you jut put it out to the universe, you will get it.

Congratulations!

Comment by tori — January 28, 2008 #
Congrats!!! So very happy for you. And you soo deserve this Sizzle. You’re going to be an awesome Apartment Manager.

Comment by Josie — January 28, 2008 #
WOW! This is great news! It sounds like such a fun challenge! I’m really happy for you :D

Comment by Ys — January 29, 2008 #
Here’s to new jobs!!

Comment by Caron — January 29, 2008 #
If managing a building doesn’t provide blog fodder, I can’t imagine what would! Now, if you just have the time to write it.

Comment by Rick — January 29, 2008 #
congratulations!! rent free!?? that will be such a load off for you! hooray

Comment by iamthediva — January 29, 2008 #
Congrats on the new job my friend! Sounds like a great gig.

Comment by brookem — January 29, 2008 #
Ahh! Congratulations!! That’s so exciting! And hell yes, you’ll make an awesome Apartment Manager! Here’s to you and your future new house ;)

Comment by emmaenlighted — January 30, 2008 #
Wow that is soooo awesome! Congratulations! You will be such an awesome manager!

Comment by maja — January 30, 2008 #
Yay — I’m happy for you! This is truly an example of where karma happens for good people.

Comment by Becky — January 31, 2008 #
OMG!!!!! Congrats, Siz! That’s fantastic! You’re gonna be GREAT at this….. so, when do you start???

Comment by sue — February 1, 2008 #
Good luck!!!!! Hope you have fantastic, well-behaved, very clean renters!

Comment by Sarah — February 11, 2008 #