All Forum Posts by: Tiffany W.

Joan, thanks for answering my question.  I was prepared for him working a lot.  I wasn't prepared for not seeing him at all (or for seeing him in a zombie state from total exhustion).  We have had some heart-to-heart conversations this week and he has blocked out time next weekend for a date with me.  We even got the RARE Saturday night date last night because they offered him the night off at his bartending gig.  He worked nearly all of today but we did manage to attend church together this morning, so I felt prepared and "filled up" so that having him come home at 6:30 tonight was not a disappointment to me.  I think we are starting to navigate the waters better.  I am all for flexibility.  I used to own a business, so I get it.  Just wasn't sure if he should even be blocking time out since he is so fresh.  He just started less than 3 months ago and is juggling 10 clients already so time management has been crazy, to say the least.  I also  work 10 hour days, so it can be challenging.  ;)  Thank you, again, for the input on blocking off time now rather than later.

My husband and I have been married almost 10 years.  No kids yet but we hope to have a family, Lord willing.  Hubby is 43 I am 39.  He has been bartending for years and years and the schedule was incredibly hard for a vibrant family life, so he took the plunge and got his RE license and is 2 months now working with a RE team.  He chose real estate because he desperately wanted a job where he felt like he was making a big difference for people.  He is FABULOUS with people and lives with integrity and is extremely genuine and warm.  I am very proud of him and have done all I can to be supportive.  He deserves success...however...he is gone a ridiculous amount of time and I see him less now than I did when he was bartending full time (He still bartends Friday and Saturday nights).  I have read so many articles about balancing RE with family life and they all say that you MUST schedule family time, period.  My husband does NOT enjoy being away so much.  We are absolute best friends so it has been difficult for us both.  I guess my question is this:  Should scheduling family time take a back seat when starting out or should you start out scheduling family time because it is a healthy habit you should adopt right from the start?  I want him to succeed and I want to be supportive.  That's why I want expertise from those of you that have been there.  You can shed light on what he should do/expect as a first year RE agent. I should also add that I owned a business with an ex-husband who was a workaholic.  That did not end well.  Obviously I am gun shy because of that experience.    Guidance/advice would be so appreciated!