i've known that i would be out of a job come january 1, 2009 since september 7th, but d-day is fast approaching and the uncertainty of if all is getting to me.
i started off applying to dc gov't jobs but working in the committee that has oversight on dc human resources i realized this path would lead to a dead end! (dc gov't is like that!) so i broadened things a bit. i went to the feds. the fed have some annoying "barriers to entry" called ksa's. you want to know my knowledge, skills and ability? call me in for an interview and let's talk! or better yet, make use of your probationary period and see how i work. but as that is not going to happen, i have spend countless hours working on these ksa's. then i tried private sector employment! with jobs being cut by the 1000's i figured my chances were slim. i applied and that's the end of that one.
5 weeks left to go and still nothing is lined up. if this is not a test of faith, then i don't know what is! yinka (now sort of may spiritual companion) helped me look back on periods in my life where things were unknown and how He always came through.
just on example that i've told several folk. summer 2004 after i graduated from college i did not have a job lined up and my parents were telling to to 1) get a job 2) go to grad school or 3) get kicked out the house! on this particular afternoon, my sister had a job interview in boston (45 mins drive from out house) but wasn't feeling well enough to drive. my father forced me to drive her into the city. (shamefully) with much fuss and attitude, i did i as i was told. when we got to her interview location, i rushed in to use the restroom. the first person i saw (later i found out he was a founding member of the school) i asked for directions to the water closet. his response to me was this: i'll tell you were the restroom is if you answer these questions. 1. are you a recent college grad? yes 2. are you in need of a job? yes and 3. are you passionate about the youth? yes just like that i got an interview and was hired for an urban education fellowship!
all i'm saying is this: let's see that again!
posh
4 comments:
stay prayerful and something will happen. I'm rooting for you, sis.
~chap
thanks Mr. Chap! i could use all the rooting i can get! but a job would be better :-)
You know God's got you handled, hun. Keep your eyes on Him and all will be well.
On an unrelated note: did you misspell "peeve" to irk my nerves? It worked.
He wouldn't bring you to it if he couldn't bring you through it (isn't that how the saying goes?). You're blessed L boogie, anyone who knows you, knows that. I'll keep you in my prayers
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