Job Hunt Over!!!

So I got some good news on Thursday. I was given an offer for the job I interviewed for on Monday. I will be working for the temp agency for 90 days, then will go permanent. The pay will be enough for me to survive, and I am no longer worried about the commute. My only concern right now is how the girls will react to this new job. I will no longer be available to pop out of work and run them here, take the paper they forgot to grab, etc. And, my mom won't do that either.

So a little bit about the new job. I will be the bookkeeper for a large farm in American Falls, which is a small town about 25 miles from Pocatello. I will be in charge of payroll, including all of the reports that need to be done. I will also process financial statements and budget reports. I am not sure if I will be doing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, but I can do it if needed.

Now, for those of you who are wondering why I am settling for something outside of my field. First of all, I needed a job!!! Second, the people who interviewed me were very interested in my computer skills. I will be able to utilize my skills in that area on occasion. And, you never know where it will lead.

So I have done the happy dance, figured the income level, getting ready to figure out the new and improved budget, and start saving. I set up direct deposit at the temp agency. Since I will be working in American Falls, I will not have time to pick up my checks on Fridays, so I set it up to make sure my paychecks are taken care of. Now all I have to do is get teh car serviced before I start the daily commute. All this one week before my birthday. WOO HOO!!!!!

I had a job interview yesterday. It was for a bookkeeping position for a large farm in American Falls. If you aren't from Pocatello, American Falls is a small town about 25 miles from Pocatello. I think it went well, but who knows. I talked to my staffing consultant this morning, and she had good feedback from the employer. I won't know anything for a few days.

Now, let me go back to this weekend. I was in total gloom and doom mode over this job. I was convinced that it would be a sucky (is that even a word?) job, with bad pay, and extra mileage on my car. I didn't want this job, I didn't want to interview, blah, blah, blah. I was very whiny about the whole thing.

I am now okay with the whole commute, extra gas expense, etc. I realized that it's the opportunity for a permanent, full time job, with benefits! How long have I been trying to get a permanent job? Why am I being so picky? I am not "all that and a bag of chips." I am just a human being trying to be a productive member of society. I am also not waiting for the perfect IT job. I'm going for the job that is here, now, and available to me. I will not thumb my nose at a job because I think I am above it. I will do all that I can to to provide for my kids, and right now I am the only one who can do that.

So I will wait patiently for this employer to make their decision. If they make me an offer, great! If not, there is another job out there somewhere that is the perfect fit for me.

Once again, It has been a relatively uneventful week. I go to work, pick up and drop off the kids, go to church 2-3 times during the week, and try to force Kat to do her homework. I think I eat too. Most of the time. Sometimes I actually forget. But, my sister (who is pregnant) probably eats enough for both of us right now. My meal schedule has been screwed up recently anyway. I work from 10-3 by myself at the office, so I can't go grab lunch midway through the day. I have gotten down to only about 2 meals a day. I know, that's not good for me. But, that is one thing I don't have control over right now.

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned my job hunt. The listings on the internet are still very few and far between, but the temp agency is keeping me hopping. In the past week they have found 2 opportunities for me. One is in American Falls, and one in Pocatello. The AF one might fall through, but the Pocatello one looks good. I revamped my resume today and got it sent off to the temp agency. I am putting on my best office manager face in anticipation of the potential interview. I just hope this one pans out. The job is right up my alley (not IT, but, hey I'll take it!), good pay, regular hours, etc. So, prayers in that area would be nice.

I'll keep everyone posted on the job thing, and the money thing. But that's it for now.

Not Much

It's been a pretty boring week for me. Work, run the girls wherever, do ministry, etc. The most excitement I have had this week is that I went and got my birthday present from my mom. She got me 2 tickets to see Jeff Dunham live next month. I don't have the tickets. They are with Mom, waiting for my birthday. Now comes the fun part. I have to decide who to take. The girls are not an option. That's what I need, more of "She's your favorite!" Even if I randomly chose who goes, by drawing straws or something, I will still have picked a favorite child.

I am thinking of three people to take. My best friend from high school, who lives in Pocatello, another old friend, or my dad. I am leaning towards my dad. I think he would get a huge kick out of Jeff Dunham. Plus, Kat says that Walter reminds her of grampa. Yes, I'm a bad mom. I let the 13 year old watch stand up.

So I sit at the office watching New Spring sermons and old TV episodes on Hulu, playing computer solitaire, and waiting (semi) patiently for people to come in and have their taxes done.

What has God said to you lately?

So on Monday, I talked about how I am okay with my job hunt, and I am confident that God will provide what the girls and I need for now until He shows me what job He wants me at and when. The main reason I am okay with the job hunt and the child support going away, and the cut in hours at the temp job down to part time is that I am still tithing faithfully each week. Granted, my tithe has gotten significantly smaller, but that's because my income has gotten significantly smaller, but I am still giving my full 10%. Sometimes I wonder why I still give since it is so small. My little bit of money can't help the church. But, God says to give the first 10% of all you get, and you will be blessed. Where your treasure is, that's where your heart is.

Now, that's why I still tithe, and why I am not worried about money right now (ask me again about worry next week). However, I am having time management issues. I just feel that I am always going, dropping a kid off here, picking one up there, etc. Last Saturday between 10 and 3, I spent 4 hours in the car dropping off and picking up. That's ridiculous!!!!!!! I just couldn't figure out why I feel like I need to add another few hours to each day, and maybe another day to the week

So I was in the car yesterday (so what else is new), going to pick up a kid (again, what else is new) thinking about why I am okay with my money situation and not with my time. Then it just popped into my head, "Where your treasure is, there is your heart." Then I revised it to "Where your time is, there is your heart." OUCH!!!! Sometimes God speaks very clearly. Now, I am not a complete slacker. I give a lot of time to God at church. I'm treasurer, I volunteer almost every Sunday. I am considered to be "very active in my church." That's not the time issue. It's one that I have struggled with my whole life. Quiet time. I get it now. So, I am going to start up quiet time again. This time, I will keep it up. I hope. Keep praying for me about that one.

Jobs, etc.

I just realized that it's been 1 1/2 weeks since my last post. I guess I didn't have a lot going on.

So I lost out on the Federal job. I was told that my credit might be the deciding factor, and I am assuming it was. But, I'm okay with it. Apparently, that is not where God wants me right now. I am content for the moment to bop along at the temp job for the time being. It's funny, but I have been job hunting for a full year now, and am perfectly content at this point. I know there is a job for me out there and someday I will know for sure where God wants me. Who knows, maybe I am not supposed to stay in Pocatello. But, until I figure it out, I will work my temp jobs, make the best of the jobs I am given, and make sure I can continue to take care of my girls.

And, Karl and Chris, I am NOT angry about this, and I am NOT bitter either! Ha! It wouldn't do me any good to feel that way over something like this. Not that I haven't felt any anger or bitterness over my job search. I am just over it. Where would that get me? Nowhere!! If I got angry and resentful every time I was turned down for a job, it would be a short road to depression and giving up. Hear me on this. I AM NEVER GIVING UP!!!!!!! I will search until I find my dream job.

And, for some reason, I am thinking that my dream job may have me as my boss. I have noticed a need in this town, and I would like to fulfill it. I won't go into details, but continued prayer as to if this is really what God wants me to do. I know, I said at the beginning of the blog that my credit is bad. I can turn that around, and I plan on doing so.

So, that's it for this week. I'm content, but plotting and planning about being my own boss. And I'm looking forward to the next step God has for me.