Friday, July 31, 2015

Employed Again!

It's been a nerve-wracking week.  I turned down the first position I was offered.  It was farther from home than I wanted to work, but the money and hours would have been enough. 

The second job offer I also turned down in order to wait for answers on my last and final interview.  It was close to home and offered the highest wage, but for some reason it just didn't feel right.  It was very scary to turn down all job offers without having another offer on the table, but both my husband and I felt it was what God wanted us to do.  So we stepped out in faith, waiting to see what God would do.

I interviewed twice in 4 days.  They offered me a position other than what I interviewed for at a rate that was just too low.  I countered back asking them to consider the rate my hubby and I felt was needed for our family, and after an agonizing day of waiting for an answer, they met my asking rate! 

The job I have accepted, just this morning, is a little closer to home than my last position.  What is so awesome, is that the hours are perfect!  I will be able to pick my children up from school and we'll avoid most childcare costs since my husband is changing his work hours to be able to drop them off at school.  They won't have to change schools this year either.  Such a blessing!

I don't know when I start yet, I haven't signed a contract yet.  Praise the Lord, He has led me through and provided for me and my family! 

My new position is an Infant Nursery Supervisor - I will lead two classrooms of infants, working closely with the other teachers and the parents of the babies.  It isn't a role I thought I would be in, but I'm very excited about it!

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Transitions are a Challenge!

It's been less than a week since I decided to look for a new job.  Instead of giving my 30-day notice on Monday, I was let go and given three days to wrap up my job duties.  The positive is that they did give me severance pay stating that it was simply due to a difference in business philosophy between both parties.  I can live with that even though it hurt so much that day.

I've had two interviews, one job offer that I'm considering, and another interview tomorrow. The bummer deal is that I think our kiddos will have to go to public school for the first time in their lives.  All the charter schools I've contacted in our area have waiting lists or are no longer taking applications for the year.

Even though this is a very scary time for me, I was so comfortable and attached to my job that I probably wouldn't have left very easily without this turn of events.  God's removed any control I might have had in the situation and forced me to rely on Him again.  It's nice...in a very uncomfortable sort of way.  :0)

Another positive is that throughout this week when I've had so much discouragement, many people around me are supporting me.  The good relationships I have with others in my field are coming out of the woodwork and reminding me that I'm not a complete failure, and it is a good time for a change.

Thank you for your prayers, I need them!

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Moving forward

I am half excited and half terrified to be moving forward in my life.  Recent events with my job have made it very clear that I've reached the end of a chapter.  I am actively looking for a new job, still in my career field of early childhood education.

It is exciting because there is always a bit of adventure that comes with new things.  It is terrifying because  the unknown is scary.  There are many variables that have to fit perfectly.  New salary, new location, paying for before/after school for the kids, will we need to change schools for our children?  So many things I cannot control, what happens is entirely up to God as He leads.

I've been busy applying for all sorts of jobs from admin work to teacher to nanny.  I've even considered leaving my career field, but am waiting to see how the interviews I have this week pan out.

In other news I have one more PT appointment this week and we'll decide then whether or not to continue with the appointments.  My pain levels are decreasing and I've learned many new exercises.  I still rely on muscle relaxers at night, but with them I can stay mostly pain free during the daytimes.  It has been a slow process, but I'm encouraged with the improvement I've had.