Well as many of you know I have been full of anxiety the past month. My work as been really slow due to the economy. We had about a 3wk. break this year over Christmas, I loved every minute of it! Then when we returned to work after the first of the year we have only worked about 3 days a week. So they announced about 2wks. ago that they were going to have a layoff and also a furlough. At first I was so excited it was like my dream come true! I didn't actually love my boss and I had worked about 4 different shifts in the last 3 months. It was killing me, I wanted out so bad! But as things started coming to reality I was kinda getting worried. It would be one thing if there were tons of jobs out there or if I had a college degree. But as we all know jobs are few and far between these days, and I have no degree!
Let me just tell you I think I have prayed more this last month than I have in along time. And I can honestly say I think my prayers have been answered. Today I got the official word that I have been furloughed for 3 to 6 months. I'm not really all that upset, I feel like the Lord will help us through. I now have the opportunity to look for other options, and be the mom I've always wanted to be:)If work picks up they will call us back, but in the mean time I'm going to try and find a job that is a little more "mother friendly." With the hopes of NEVER returning, the key word is hopes:) My job is not a hard job, and I love the people I work with and I have made alot of good friends. But shift work is hard on a family. But on the other hand I'm thankful that I have had a job and the ability to work. I think that there are alot of people out there suffering, and all though I think my jobs SUCKS more times than not I have been blessed. And I know that the Lord will continue to bless us as we strive to live the way we should. And I thank him daily for the gifts and the many things that we have been blessed with.
For now I am going to enjoy my time off, I truly feel like this is what I am supposed to be doing. I think why would I get laid off? I just think the Lord has a better plan in store for me. So for now I will enjoy my journey:)
P.S. So if you know of any jobs that aren't as pressing please let me know! THANKS:)
3 months ago
8 comments:
I would hire you to come clean my house...if only Mitch made more money!!!
Doesn't the economy suck!! Ch is not working alot right now, but we will get through it. It's fun to have him home though. That's good you get to stay home, and your glad. I bet you love it!! I will let you know if I here of any jobs Good luck!!
I remember having those same feelings when I broke my ankle. After being off almost six months, I went back to work, but I couldn't handle it. I wasn't completely better. When they laid me off, I was so scared wondering what we were going to do, no insurance, and had no clue where our next paycheck was coming from.
I learned that I needed to trust in the Lord, and he would provide. Two months after I got laid off, I was able to recieve long term disablility, and I got to keep my health insurance benefits from work. Just stay close to the Lord, and he will lead you where you need to go. I'm still at home, because that is where the Lord wants me to be, and our needs are provided for. Enjoy your time at home with your kids, because they are only young once.
I'm happy for you, only because I think it will give you a change to decide what it is you really want to do & you're right, the Lord will take care of you if you ask in faith. Things will be ok tootie, I love ya!!
I hope you can really enjoy your break!!! I know the Lord will take care of you too!!!
I think the change will be good for you and your family! I think your kids will love being able to spend time with you! Plus I think a job that is more mother friendly will come about!
I am sorry for the stress, but you have a very good outlook on life. I hope you can find something soon too that is better for you guys. If you have to work, its better to find something that works better for your kids and family.
Sorry to hear about your work, but it does sound like you are where you are supposed to be. Being a stay at home mom is wonderful. I believe that even if your kids are in school... they still need thier mom at home!!
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