unexpected side job meeting

"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
10/05/2018 at 09:20 • Filed to: None

a while back I did a job for another architect. He needed someone to do a few renderings for a house he plans on building down in Florida. He emailed me the other day and asked if I could come in to talk about some revisions. after talking about that, he asked me to sit in the conference room. I was thinking that he was going to ask me to do another project but instead offered me a job.

One of the other guys he works with has been telling him all the extra side work I do, how I work with clients and all the work I do in my current office (this other guy had worked in here to help out with a couple projects) The guy basically said if this is all true, he thinks I’d be a good replacement for him, the owner of the company. He wants me to come in basically doing what I do now and slowly take over more responsibilities.

there was no formal offer, it was basically left at there is a seat here for you and when you are ready, come on in. This is not your standard architectural office. this guy works with a lot of realtors and puts together proposals for properties and then gets people to buy the project. He also runs a construction management company. He has done well for himself. He has a nice house along with property in EssExxTee-ville and New Hampshire.

The commute would be cut from 16 miles to about 8 miles, but the route would cut my travel time from 45 minutes (30-60 depending on traffic) to 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. Thats a huge plus as traffic STRESSES ME THE FUCK OUT. We never made it into $ discussions but I can’t imagine my current office ever being able to come close to what he could offer.

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DISCUSSION (12)

Ready for an adventure! > OPPOsaurus WRX
10/05/2018 at 09:25

Good luck with it eh! I’m sure you’ll do well.

bob and john > OPPOsaurus WRX
10/05/2018 at 09:25

so...
more money
less commute
better job?
your name on more biggily projects

I just you arent taking it right away to not burn bridges at your current place?

The Dummy Gummy > OPPOsaurus WRX
10/05/2018 at 09:26

Don’t forget to compare benefits too! Those can add up quickly and skew the numbers. Congrats and good luck OPPOsaurus!

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > OPPOsaurus WRX
10/05/2018 at 09:27

This sounds like an unbelievable opportunity! I say go for it.

OPPOsaurus WRX > The Dummy Gummy
10/05/2018 at 09:29

well when you com pare something to nothing..... its hard not to beat it.

OPPOsaurus WRX > bob and john
10/05/2018 at 09:30

yea, that i s a huge problem, I am the only production guy here, so if I leave my boss losses 100% of his staff and production ability.

E90M3 > OPPOsaurus WRX
10/05/2018 at 09:42

That’s not your problem, this is business. You need to do what’s right for you. If taking this job is the better option, then you should take it.

The Dummy Gummy > OPPOsaurus WRX
10/05/2018 at 09:46

60% of the time it works every time

OPPOsaurus WRX > E90M3
10/05/2018 at 09:47

100% agree with you. its pretty laid back here and would not be there which is another factor, but I’m thinking i need to just put on my big boy pants. One nice thing is that I probably wouldn’ t have to do any more side work if i took the job.

TheRealBicycleBuck > OPPOsaurus WRX
10/05/2018 at 09:49

Congratulations! Side-job FTW!

E90M3 > OPPOsaurus WRX
10/05/2018 at 09:51

It sounds like that’s really the only drawback, but not having to do anymore side work would be a huge bonus. I say drawback, but it’s very laid back where I work now and I sort of miss the chaos of the oilfield.

smobgirl > OPPOsaurus WRX
10/05/2018 at 10:16

Wow, that’s pretty awesome! Congrats!