People who’ve dealt with burnout before, just looking for your two cents!

Hey all, just wanted to get some thoughts from the people here…

I’m a relatively new Assistant Manager (6-7months). The property I am at has struggled historically. Prior to this I was a supervisor mostly dealing with Front Desk.

In addition to being a bit overwhelmed, I have been moved into our Executive Housekeeping Position with no housekeeping experience. This would be fine; since it’s good experience to have as a manager in general, but this property has failed its last two “QA” inspections so I haven’t been thrilled to inherit this difficult title as a new AGM with no housekeeping experience other than room Inspections.

Anyways, I’m at my hotel until at least July, because I signed a relocation agreement. However I’m so burnt out I’m considering taking the financial hit and doing something else. I’m burnt out (did I say that!?), we have an extremely weak hiring pool, turnover is high, and it’s a super old hotel which doesn’t help service scores.

Has anyone been in this spot? Worked with someone who’s been in this spot? Have you broken a relocation agreement? What was your experience? Have you been pushed into a department or role that you had no desire for or experience in? I need some people who’ve been in this longer than me to share their experiences, because my experience as a frontline manager, and now half an exec, has not been the experience I’d hoped for when relocating for this promotion.

Thanks! Have a good one!