Ben Bursell Dream Job

My ideal dream job is to become a Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager. The focus of this

job is to oversee the purchase, the acquisition/leasing of, the management, and expenses of commercial

properties which often includes helping to create floor plans and assess the value of the property to

include the previously mentioned. What draws me to this job, other than the large salary (132k-250k), is

the fact that I would be able to travel across the country and be my own boss. Growing up, I always

admired my father's job as an Entrepreneur because he is his own boss and he gets to do work on his

timeline. I learned the ropes of real estate by helping my dad fix up properties to sell at a profit. He also

taught me the ins and outs of managing properties that he owns, managing tenants which includes

evictions, borrowing and lending, and real estate in general. The qualification's required to become a

Commercial Real Estate portfolio manager are a bachelor's degree with at least 5 years' experience

managing global real estate portfolio.

I believe that a college education along with my experience working with my dad, are necessary

for my dream job. The classes that I am currently taking, including this class, will set me on the path to

becoming a successful Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager because I will need to learn about the

accounting, marketing, legality, statistics, and time management skills that it takes to be successful

(htt8). As of now, my Learning to Lead and Business Management classes are a good starting point. As a

commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager, one must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and

time management skills. These are skills that cannot be quickly picked up on but must be acquired

through time, imparted knowledge, perseverance and commitment. (htt6)

I found an opportunity to work as a Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager with TripAdvisor

located in Needham, MA. This will give me the opportunity to work with colleagues at 35 sites in 25

countries. With a starting salary of $132,000 per year, (htt7)which is $8,000 a month after taxes, I would

be able to rent a place in the home office located in Needham, MA. I would find a roommate to split the

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living expenses so that I could afford a 2,000 a month apartment or condominium. I would also need

$800 a month for food, $300 a month for a car loan, $400 a month for gas expenses, $200 a month for

car insurance, $1,000 a month for medical insurance after I turn 26 years old, $800 a month for utilities,

and $1,000 a month for spending. I would also set aside $1,000 a month for a savings since I will not

have any college loans to pay as my I was blessed with parents that are paying for my college education.

I would be thrilled to do a job that I actually loved and live a comfortable life in Massachusetts.

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