So, someone told me I didn't update my blog as much as they would like. I simply told them there isn't anything going on! But I suppose there is always something going on, right?
In good news, Luke started a new job this week! He is now the Nike Brand Coordinator at Dick's Sporting Goods. This job is full-time with pretty good benefits for the both of us. Luke "has" to wear Nike products every day...this morning he left in mesh shorts, a t-shirt and tennis shoes. Only slightly jealous of how comfortable he gets to be! So far, he really likes it. He's busy all day long, gets to interact with customers and also has added responsibilities for all Nike apparel and shoes in the store. I think this position is going to suit his salesman side and his sporty side. His managers have also told him about the great opportunities to grow within the company, so maybe this could turn into something really great.
I, on the other hand, haven't had great luck on the job front. I have applied for approximately 8 teaching jobs and gotten interviews at 3 different schools (one of which I haven't had yet). There have been a couple schools that haven't even interviewed me...but I've gotten rejections from everyone so far. Everyone says, "Oh the perfect job is out there...just be patient" but it's SO hard! Rejection is not an easy thing for me! And do you want to know why? This is probably going to make me sound like a spoiled brat...I've never not gotten a job I wanted. I've worked since I turned 15...generally the jobs that I got in Ramsey were because they knew my dad or grandpa so I had that going for me. Then I worked a couple different jobs at Oak Terrace (those jobs started out because I knew someone). I actually had TWO teaching jobs my very first year out of college. I accepted at teaching job, then the Okaw job opened up and I took that one instead. So long story short, I pretty much got everything I wanted! So now that I have absolutely no connections in the KC education world and keep getting rejection letters in the mail, it's hard not to feel bummed.
From some prodding from the ladies in my Bible study group, I've spent this week looking up verses on contentment. I do have another interview on Tuesday, but if I don't get that job, I need to be okay with it. I need to be content where I am and know that God has a plan for me. I have found quite a few...Phil 4:11, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Timothy 6:8, 1 Corinthians 12:10 and 2 Corinthians 4:16-18...to name a couple. I am focusing on those verses, imprinting them on my heart, hoping that they will help calm my anxieties about not having a teaching job. I also ask for you all to pray for me this Tuesday as I have another interview. Once again, I have been chosen out of about 30 applicants, there are 3 people being interviewed, I look great on paper, all my references have said great things....that's what all my other interviewers said. So pray that I have the right words and confidence needed to secure this position. And if it's not the job for me, pray that I can find contentment & security in my current place in life.
Thanks for all the support...hopefully good news will be coming shortly!
In good news, Luke started a new job this week! He is now the Nike Brand Coordinator at Dick's Sporting Goods. This job is full-time with pretty good benefits for the both of us. Luke "has" to wear Nike products every day...this morning he left in mesh shorts, a t-shirt and tennis shoes. Only slightly jealous of how comfortable he gets to be! So far, he really likes it. He's busy all day long, gets to interact with customers and also has added responsibilities for all Nike apparel and shoes in the store. I think this position is going to suit his salesman side and his sporty side. His managers have also told him about the great opportunities to grow within the company, so maybe this could turn into something really great.
I, on the other hand, haven't had great luck on the job front. I have applied for approximately 8 teaching jobs and gotten interviews at 3 different schools (one of which I haven't had yet). There have been a couple schools that haven't even interviewed me...but I've gotten rejections from everyone so far. Everyone says, "Oh the perfect job is out there...just be patient" but it's SO hard! Rejection is not an easy thing for me! And do you want to know why? This is probably going to make me sound like a spoiled brat...I've never not gotten a job I wanted. I've worked since I turned 15...generally the jobs that I got in Ramsey were because they knew my dad or grandpa so I had that going for me. Then I worked a couple different jobs at Oak Terrace (those jobs started out because I knew someone). I actually had TWO teaching jobs my very first year out of college. I accepted at teaching job, then the Okaw job opened up and I took that one instead. So long story short, I pretty much got everything I wanted! So now that I have absolutely no connections in the KC education world and keep getting rejection letters in the mail, it's hard not to feel bummed.
From some prodding from the ladies in my Bible study group, I've spent this week looking up verses on contentment. I do have another interview on Tuesday, but if I don't get that job, I need to be okay with it. I need to be content where I am and know that God has a plan for me. I have found quite a few...Phil 4:11, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Timothy 6:8, 1 Corinthians 12:10 and 2 Corinthians 4:16-18...to name a couple. I am focusing on those verses, imprinting them on my heart, hoping that they will help calm my anxieties about not having a teaching job. I also ask for you all to pray for me this Tuesday as I have another interview. Once again, I have been chosen out of about 30 applicants, there are 3 people being interviewed, I look great on paper, all my references have said great things....that's what all my other interviewers said. So pray that I have the right words and confidence needed to secure this position. And if it's not the job for me, pray that I can find contentment & security in my current place in life.
Thanks for all the support...hopefully good news will be coming shortly!
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