Job Hunt

at 05/07/11 7:38AM

Well, the job hunt isn't going so well. There are plenty of positions out there, but unfortunately since I'm the primary income in our family, I have a minimum $ I need to make. But here's what I think is happening...

See, since I decided to look for another job, I have let my attitude get a little stinky at work. My work product hasn't slipped, and I haven't been rude or ugly to coworkers...I just haven't been going about my job with my normal enthusiasm. Well, that all came to a head this Thursday and I made a poor choice. I exposed a lie by my supervisor to a temporary worker in an inappropriate manner. When my boss discovered it, she lost it. Yelled, screamed at me, the works...regardless of what I did, I didn't deserve to be spoken to that way. However, it made me take a step back and examine my own actions. After she had cooled down, my boss and I spoke. I quickly realized that althought I owned my mistake, she thinks she did nothing wrong. We also discussed things that had happened in the past, and she thinks she's done nothing wrong over the last 2 1/2 years. So, my epiphany is that I can't change her, but I can change my reactions to her bad behavior.

It's not going to be easy, but for the sake of my family and my own piece of my mind, I can do it!

Thanks for listening!

You're honesty makes me examine my own actions and try to be better as well. Thanks! And I hope something changes to improve things :)

by jenniferlyn at 05/07/11 9:08AM
And how sad that she is totally oblivious to the hurt that lying can do.

by jenniferlyn at 05/07/11 9:09AM
It's so hard to work with a positive attitude in that kind of environment. I've been there. Hang in there- I'll be praying for you and for her. And in my experience with a boss like that, it ended up being that God used her to accomplish better things in my life- I just wasn't aware of it at the time
:-)

by littlebit at 05/07/11 11:15AM
Bosses like that are so draining. Daniel had a bad boss for quite awhile, but his new job has GREAT bosses that appreciate his hard work. Good luck on your job hunt, can't wait to see you!

by cascadingharmony at 05/07/11 1:43PM
Good luck on the job hunt, it is rough out there! remember to give it to God!

by pistal77 at 05/16/11 8:43PM
I believe your boss may realize her lack of honesty and integrity and felt exposed to the point of being over-defensive. But, I do like the way you handled it all after-the-fact.

by iloveponds at 05/17/11 8:06PM
So so true!!! It's frustrating (very frustrating) when other people will not own up to their mistakes!!! Especially when you are willing to own up to your own mistakes...but having said that, it's exactly like you said, you can't change other people, so you just have to let it go for the sake of your own peace of mind!!!

by windham4life at 05/22/11 8:43PM
Takes a lot of humility to do that. Pride is a powerful thing and its incredible that youre able to let it go like that and be a peacemaker. Awesome :) Thanks for sharing, you CAN do it!

by lilooshortay at 07/27/11 12:56AM

God's Answer

at 04/14/11 11:41AM

It's so cool, when God answers "No" and you are able to see it was truly for your best interest! I did not get the position I had hoped for. However, since being notified that I wasn't selected, I've heard from other sources about issues that agency is having with staff, organization and other things. As my friend Tanya says, "It's not always greener on the other side!" I'm content with where I'm at, what I'm doing and where my life is directed!

Great perspective! It's a good thing God knows what's best for us :)

by jenniferlyn at 04/14/11 12:10PM
sorry and happy to hear that for ya she she...love you

by alwaysmilin at 04/15/11 9:03AM
Love to hear encouraging words from God's wisdom!

by iloveponds at 04/16/11 2:12PM
YAY! glad it it worked out for the best!

by cabinmommajuju at 04/20/11 3:11PM
I agree with you that the answer is the best. I personally think that truly being able to see and being content with the answer is a sign of spiritually growth.

by pistal77 at 04/26/11 11:01PM

Prayer Request

at 03/28/11 8:49AM

Well, I applied a position with a youth serving agency and I'm really excited about the opportunity. I had a great phone interview with them and an even better face-to-face interview. I should hear about it sometime this week. My prayer is definitely to be offered the position, however, if for some reason I'm not - then I pray to have a good attitude about it! I would appreciate your prayers, as well.

Praying! :-)

by littlebit at 03/28/11 11:53AM
:)

by jenniferlyn at 03/28/11 1:42PM
definitely

by jenniferlyn at 03/28/11 1:42PM
let us know :) love you

by cabinmommajuju at 04/01/11 11:27AM
Still haven't heard anything...not looking good. :(

by sheshe at 04/01/11 9:23PM

WOW

at 02/17/11 8:37AM

Yes! WOW - it's finally here! I can't think of a better way to spend this weekend than learning from God's word, singing His praises and fellowshipping with my sisters!! Are YOU going to be there?

I am! Emory is coming, too; she is a girl, after all! Can't wait!

by beckyd at 02/17/11 8:46AM
Yippee!!! I can't wait to see everyone. The SS ladies I went with last year kept making jokes about how everyone we saw in the hotel, I had to stop and hug and talk to. They were amazed at how many people I knew! That's what happens when you go to camp, live in Tampa, and live in DFW. This year we're bringing TONS of ladies from here. It's going to be ah-mazing.

by kaceyatthebat at 02/17/11 9:16AM
I'll be there Saturday. :)

by polaramy at 02/17/11 10:11AM
I had so much fun!!!

by sharon at 02/20/11 5:16PM
Loved your sweet hugs!

by iloveponds at 02/20/11 8:56PM
yes! I was there! hehe loved it :)

by windham4life at 02/21/11 12:45PM
great to see you and enjoyed it alot!

by pistal77 at 03/11/11 3:44PM

The Decision

at 01/31/11 10:52AM

After much prayer, supplication and more than two years of abuse, I have decided to look for another company who will value my experience and skills. I don't know who that company will be, as I've just begun the search. However, I have some dear friends, in my field, who are discreetly assisting me. Pray that God continues to grant Chris and I wisdom as we make the best choice for our family.

praying and asking God's blessings on y'all; love you so much!

by cabinmommajuju at 01/31/11 2:02PM
As Dave Ramsey says, life is too short for a j-o-b. Quit your job and do something you can be happy about every single day! Good luck!

by kaceyatthebat at 01/31/11 2:27PM
You certainly have a lot to offer! I pray you find a place that recognizes that!!

by jenniferlyn at 01/31/11 9:37PM
I know this is a hard decision. I'll pray for God's providence and provision for your family. He's done amazing things with our life and I have no doubt he can provide above and beyond for yours ;-)

by littlebit at 02/01/11 12:06AM
I know this decision is a long time coming. Have been praying for y'all in many fronts and this is one we have already been praying for. Pray that he opens up a door soon. Love you!

by mandao at 02/01/11 10:19AM
so, does the a-fib make him really tired? does he take an antiarrhythmic? if so, does it keep him from sleepin well? i know, full of questions! love you, thanks for the prayers!

by cabinmommajuju at 02/01/11 2:05PM
Change can be and usually is for the best. We pray for your happiness where ever that may lead.

by iloveponds at 02/05/11 8:26PM

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