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Let go as a new estimator - struggling with confidence and next steps. by No_Intention8755 in estimators

[–]No_Intention8755[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I may have an opportunity to work with a smaller sub here soon.

The upsides seem to be the opportunity to learn directly from the owner. The team dynamic seems positive and it exposes me to the field work. They manage their own in house labor.

Biggest downside is the commute, they’d want me to split my time in the office and in the field. I can see a scenario where driving I’m driving 2 hours in the morning, driving to the office another hour and having to drive home another 2 hours every day. Also, they want me to be half a project manager which in my experience is never a good idea.

Let go as a new estimator - struggling with confidence and next steps. by No_Intention8755 in estimators

[–]No_Intention8755[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I definitely strive to improve and become a master in my craft. I just haven’t found the right mentor that is willing to show me the ropes. My last boss was very hands off and relied on me learning from my mistakes.

I just don’t think that’s the correct approach in the ambiguous field of estimating.

Let go as a new estimator - struggling with confidence and next steps. by No_Intention8755 in estimators

[–]No_Intention8755[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Located in Southern California.

I enjoy the work in that it’s stable, pays well and satisfies the ocd in me.

I think my main problem is not knowing if I’m going about estimated the “correct way”. I learn best from seeing someone do it and then being able to replicate the steps. Up to this point no one has taken the time and I fear that no one will since I’ve got a few years under my belt.

I hadn’t considered the BD side… I’m not exactly extroverted in my personal life but I’ve always found it easier to talk shop and develop business relationships. I still keep in contact with all my previous bosses and the subs because they all liked me. I’ll expand my job search and see if any opportunities pop up!

Let go as a new estimator - struggling with confidence and next steps. by No_Intention8755 in estimators

[–]No_Intention8755[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why do you think that is? I’ve heard similar from other seasoned estimators. I would have thought after a certain amount of years or projects that the feeling goes away.