In such a passionate and resilient community, under such work pressure, we grow quickly. Here are 11 reasons why we proudly call ourselves event planners.
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1. Diversity
Within the span of a day, you might be at a new venue, demoing new technology, meeting with clients, and brainstorming ideas. No two things are the same; you may be juggling multiple projects at once, and there is no such thing as an average day. Even with a day of administrative work on your desk, an event planner may take on many different roles. Variety is the spice of life, and event planning certainly keeps us on our toes. In a fast-changing world, there is no time to be bored!
2. Personality
Whether event planners are born or made, successful event managers need a certain type of personality. Generally, eventprofs are fun and seem to be drawn to others working in the industry. Working in a dream team is the best way to achieve results, helping to make fast-paced events less stressful and share the workload. You can bounce ideas off each other, collaborate on problem-solving, and find the best solutions. You also get to enjoy the victories, as successful teams are likely to be tightly knit, going out for drinks together, socializing after a big win, and supporting each other through challenges; as a team, win or lose.
3. Travel
Event planning can take you anywhere. Whether it's a different city, a different country, or even a different continent, you are likely to explore some exciting and interesting places. Whatever the destination, the style of travel often means traveling like an eventpro. Hopefully, when you do get a break, you can experience a variety of experiences, and you can try it as part of testing an event package for a client, like a working holiday!
4. Negotiation
When you think about why you love your job so much, negotiation might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it can be a fantastic adrenaline rush when you get what you want. A true negotiation ninja can make the other party feel like they want to give you more, without compromising, so everyone is happy. But it's not always about money; you can use venue negotiations to secure room upgrades, better Wi-Fi, technical equipment, catering, or other perks included in the original price. All these little victories make you proud of yourself.
5. Fulfilling People's Wishes
Creating dream events for your clients or boss and making your attendees happy is a true moment of pride for event planners, who often go through many challenges to bring to life what they have imagined and planned for so long. Effectively understanding and producing your client's or boss's wishes is challenging but also rewarding, and it may encourage more loyalty.
6. Cutting-Edge Technology
The events industry is innovative, and many attendees want to be wowed and see the latest technology up close. As an event planner, you get to use exciting event technology, and you might even work with virtual reality, drones, or 360-degree cameras. As an event planner, you are looking to the future and going beyond technology to anticipate what attendees want to see. Whether it's planning in futuristic hotels, predicting technology trends, or providing concepts for event entertainment and enhancing the user experience, you can use technology to give attendees something they've never seen before and amaze them!
This technology is not only for attendees; some of it is to make event planning easier or to make the planning process smoother.
7. Creativity
As an event planner, you can explore your creative vision and bring ideas to life, from concept to execution. Those who can express themselves creatively tend to be happier and have a more balanced life, so as an event planner, you get the best of both worlds! Furthermore, you can showcase your own creative talents and ideas to inspire others, which not everyone can say about their job.
8. Flexibility
While the hours can be demanding and sometimes include unsociable times, there can also be flexibility in project planning because it is project-based, and you can work from anywhere. For those who prefer to start early or work late, or have family commitments, they can choose their own schedule. This doesn't mean the hours are short or the job is not demanding, but managing your own deadlines is a key part of being an event planner.
9. Challenges
The industry is fast-paced, competitive, and stressful, and many people love it for that. There are many challenges to overcome, such as short lead times or restrictive budgets, but problems force us to come up with new and creative ways of working. The initial idea and work can become the foundation for something big, and when it is completed, we feel an even greater sense of pride.
Your daily activities also present challenges, whether it's working with difficult people, overcoming obstacles, or selling more tickets. It is these challenges that make event planning exciting, keep us on our toes, and make us truly love our jobs, especially when they give us the opportunity to show and prove that we are successful eventprofs in the first place!
10. Recognition
While this may not be a major reason to become an event planner, it is always nice to have your hard work recognized. This could be a simple thank you, a great deal of positive feedback, a commendation, or a small gift of gratitude. Praise and recognition can help keep you motivated during long and lonely moments. Recognition can also help bring referrals to your senior clients or more events, boosting your career and getting you involved in more exciting projects.
Receiving recognition from others is also a good feeling, and you'll find that many people envy your role as an event planner.
11. Fulfillment
Seeing the results of days, weeks, or even months of hard work and effort, there is no greater feeling. You get a wonderful bird's-eye view of what you have planned, and even if you work behind the scenes, you can take some time to soak in the atmosphere. You can also directly see how attendees react to certain event elements, what works and what doesn't, and how you can change or improve directly from the audience. Perhaps this is one of the biggest reasons why event planning is so addictive.
Conclusion
There are many reasons why event planners feel proud and love their work. Some are more personal and may involve specific clients, events, or obstacles, while others enjoy the flexibility and logistics of getting the job done. Whatever the reason, successful event planners need a special type of person, but it's easy to see the appeal and why so many people love their jobs.