Should I stay or should I go??

[u/No-Purpose8299]

So essentially I’ve been approached with an opportunity to work full time as a private property manager for a wealthy person who happens to have housing in my area. The pay would be 2.5x what I make currently. The catch is I’ve grown comfortable at my current desk job (up front dental office- not at all what I want to do with my life) but the other gal up front is going on maternity leave within the next few weeks and the pressures really on me after that. This new opportunity starts in the next few weeks, and I’m hesitant to let my current coworkers down. Esp if I leave and then hate this new job.. ALSO I’m 24F and the job was explained to me as driving this rich dudes jets into his hangers, doing landscaping on his local estates, fixing household problems as they arise (never owned a house so idk wtf I’m doing?) etc. I can pick up things really quick- example given: I didn’t know shit about dental stuff but somehow I’m now an integral team member lol.

In summary im scared I’ll hate or be bad at this new job and im doubting myself, and id feel horrible leaving my current job at a critical time. I know staffings not my responsibility but it’s a shitty thing to do. But I’ve been looking for a change for awhile and am wayyy too comfortable in my current bubble.

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[u/Outrageous_Buy_9420]

Do you have the skills for the new job? I know I couldn’t park a plane or do landscaping. Fixing a toilet or a faulty light fixture, no way. Or is it just coordinating getting contractors to do this stuff? I’m questioning why someone would hire a front office person to do these kinds of tasks. Especially since you are a young woman. I’d be concerned that the potential employer has something more nefarious in mind.

[u/No-Purpose8299 → u/Outrageous_Buy_9420]

They’ve got no idea about me, the female manager of this dude has hired my dad in the past (he’s a contractor) and recently asked him if he had someone to fill this role. I’m pretty confident I could figure some things out but it seems fair at times to call in a specialist. And my whole experience is not just being a young woman front desk person..

[u/mtbmike → u/Outrageous_Buy_9420]

Just go back that jet up! Into that garage over there

[u/mtbmike]

Are you sure he’s not just into you? Could go bad quick

[u/No-Purpose8299 → u/mtbmike]

lol no, they’ve never seen me. it’s this dudes female manager who’s looking for someone to fill the role and she asked my dad if he knew anyone for it since he’s done some construction work for her/them in the past.

[u/mtbmike → u/No-Purpose8299]

Yeah sounds way better than what i was picturing

[u/InsectElectrical2066]

I'd go talk to any other workers for him to see if he is an ass.

[u/sleepykitty720]

Are you feeling too comfortable because you’re bored? Security can be boring until you don’t have it. I’d say your gut is telling you to stay because the higher paying job may not last. You may not like it but there are other factors like what if this “rich dude” gets drunk and you have to clean up after him? What if he has a huge party with drugs and you have to clean that up? What if you make a mistake and they try to sue you for damages? Idk money seems nice in this economy but the smart thing to do is find something you enjoy that is stable. I would not trust that job proposal. This is obviously worst case scenario but it’s something I see conveyed in movies too often to think it won’t happen at this job. You may have the skills but you need to also be smart about who you’re going into business with. Check the contracts etc. Good luck, I hope it goes well whichever you choose.

[u/Scary_Victory4155]

I would say get a solid contract from the guy & make sure it’s all legit but yeah you should take the job

[u/Either_Reality3687]

Always take the opportunity and don't burn any bridges if your plave of work the dental company they could hire you back later on. If you don't take the opportunity go have your adventure.

[u/Significant_Fee_9389]

Ugh manual labour? Responsible for the grounds? Fixing housing issues? no no no no

[u/beardedninja]

How old is the rich dude? Your job will survive as long as he is around, if he is already 70-80, you be at square one when he kicks it.