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I guess I was asking more of what other innkeepers view as "burnout" and what that constitutes for them. For example for me, it's when I feel abrupt with my spouse and other family members. ............I don't know how some folks can keep going at high occupancy rates with more than 3 rooms, day after day.I think that most of us do the things to avoid burnout - taking vacations, trying to have other hobbies or interests, outsourcing jobs if we can.
I guess I was asking more of what other innkeepers view as "burnout" and what that constitutes for them. For example for me, it's when I feel abrupt with my spouse and other family members. When I put so much into the business, that I feel like I'm short changing the other important people in my life. There's just no energy left. I don't know how some folks can keep going at high occupancy rates with more than 3 rooms, day after day.
Seems like this is easy to do when you have a small business of any type. And the B&B business is such a personal one to each and every one of us. I have a friend who is shifting her business model away from B&B rooms to events because it's less of a constant intrusion..
Exactly, my friend. I knew I was not made to operate a large B & B. I am not kidding when I say my Mother is in her grave on rotate with laughter that O am now in a business where I HAVE to keep house! I know myself well enough to know my limits - and 3 guestrooms is it. And even with just the 3 rooms, there are mornings in the busy season that I have to d r a ggggg myself out of bed to make breakfast (and partly because that always butts up against some other commitment). I think I will know I am burned out when I no longer shout YIPPEE!! when I get a rez. This time of year when I have an totally empty Rez Book is hardest for me. Yesterday I got dressed becayse we had to get some veggies and I had a Council meeting. Today I finally just got dressed to clear the snow before dark because I have a Council of Churches meeting. Tomorrow it will be because I have to teach a knitting class. I NEED to have guests to make me want to get dressed and get moving. (I have yet to flip the room from when Innkeep was here I am ashamed to admit! - part of the excuse is I went out of town again almost immediately).
I DID order some ads created from my ad agency. I will be reserving that ad space next week (the curse of credit cards is getting me started for the season). I know my lethargy will go away - it is the season. When I am lethargic in season and am not excited about guests coming - I will be ready to just close the doors since Himself does not want to move and selling means move.