Problem with jobs

[rbs70]

Hi all

I'm having some problems with jobs in general it would seem in my life. I am 28 years old now and havent worked a job for more than a year at any given time. Something always seems to go wrong and I get upset and quit or "layed off". I think I'm a good worker, I am very dependable never late or call off, a dedicated worker: I do all that I'm asked. I have just one problem I like to talk, not where its all I do but its more than I should.

That being said God seems give me small jobs like with temp companys or seasonal work(you know short frustrating jobs) Jobs that you get dumped on because your not an emplyee of that place. I thought that I knew what God wanted for me because he got me through college for free and I did well in my degree but now that I have it I cant get a job with it. I am a computer network designer( not a highly specialized field) graduated in 03 and still havent found a job. I have had some computer jobs but they where all temp possistions going no where. Every meaningful job I go after I dont get. I ask God all the time Show me what you want me to do and I will but he is eather telling me to wait or I'm missing what he is saying.

I have had 3 good computer jobs turn me down this year and I am wondering if I am missing Gods plans.

Its breaking my heart not being able to support myself and anyone who knows me knows how hard a worker I am. My friends tell me " Man you just cant catch a break".

I opened a small computer repair shop and have been doing it for 2 years now and am only showing a profit of $3000/year before I pay myself and I cant live off that. God just seems to be giveing me enough to survive and nothing more. I hate to say it but I feel like he's teasing me with jobs. I spend all day applying for jobs spending gas getting there and then nothing to show for it. Its not like I ask to be rich I just want to live, you know $15k-$30k a year thats still poverty. I think in all the odd jobs I did I made like $10k if that.

How do I know what God wants me to do? I pray but I dont seem to get anything. I pray for guildance and wisdom to make the right choises and to help me keep my mouth shut but I guess its who I am because it never happens.

I'm just so frustrated!!!!

Brian

 

[tapero]

Hi Brian,

Gosh, I'm sorry it's been so rough, and with a degree too. Can you expand at all on your pc repair company?

My pc repairer runs it out of his home, has one employee (who does the repairs), while the owner runs around and gets the pc's and installs them. Wish you could get a young one from school who can do repairs so you could get more business. I'm sure you've thought of these things but I'm just thinking outoud.

God wants the best for you. He's not keeping you in low paying jobs and temp jobs. It's how the world is.

God loves you so much, he does not withhold any good thing from his children. It isn't God, it's the Genesis effect, the curse of the world, working by the sweat of the brow.

I pray for you and that you can get more work or another job.

God bless you for sharing your story. Love, Tapero

 

[rbs70]

Thankyou for your kind words
as for my bussines I also run it from my home, I'm in the phone book under pc repair(thing cost me $650 which I'm haveing a lot of trouble makeing the payments) I did county maps with my bussnes card on, fliers, and my prices are the loest in the area. I charge $30 an hour in shop and $50 to come to you. In shop is where all my deals are like a Virus Spyware Physical cleaning costs $65+tax no matter how long it takes me, reformat and reinstall of operating system is $50 no matter how long it takes. I also build brand new computers for around $650-$750 with one year warrenty.

All of my work comes with a one week warrenty.
I am the only emplyee.

 

[madison1101]

I understand that frustration, as I was out of work for a while after I graduated from college 20 years ago. I am currently in a career I deplore waiting to go full time in what I love.

My only suggestion is to really seek the Lord for yourself, not just your job. Trust Him for your daily bread, and seek to know Him for the loving Father who cares for His beloved child, YOU. As you do this, you will get a clear picture of what you are to be doing with your career, and He will open doors to that more easily than you could imagine.

At one point in my search, I realized that the Lord asked me if I would be willing to give up my dream career for Him. That was a hard thing to deal with, but I did lay my heart's desire on the altar before Him. Since then, He has allowed me to complete my graduate degree in the field I love, and has given me two part time jobs in that field. I am awaiting the opportunity to do it full time, and that will come soon.

Hugs,
Trish

 

[rbs70]

I know I have problems understainding the Lord, I never seem to know what he's telling me. What are some good signs that its God talking and not the evil one? I just wish I could hear his voice like samuel.

 

[Anti Existance]

If i where you id go working at a CALL center, or office job where you have to talk A LOT. Try to use your communicative skills in your advantage instead of your disadvantage.

 

[UnitynLove]

I know I have problems understainding the Lord, I never seem to know what he's telling me. What are some good signs that its God talking and not the evil one? I just wish I could hear his voice like samuel.

I think to spend time with him, in praye, song, just hanging out with him and tell him everything that is in your heart.

 

[Amin]

I've heard that it takes a while to really get a business started. Like 3 yrs.

You mention your talking.

Have you ever tried to kinda supress it ?
If you think that may be part of your problem?

I've had repair men come into my home to fix my computer, and he charged $50 an
hour, even if he was there only 25 min.

There are stores here that also send people to help you.

They want $130 for the first 1 1\2 hrs.

Check around see what others in that business are charging.

Maybe you're too low.

Chuck.

 

[shazabella]

- Shaz

 

[Amin]

Hi all

I'm having some problems with jobs in general it would seem in my life. I am 28 years old now and havent worked a job for more than a year at any given time. Something always seems to go wrong and I get upset and quit or "layed off". I think I'm a good worker, I am very dependable never late or call off, a dedicated worker: I do all that I'm asked. I have just one problem I like to talk, not where its all I do but its more than I should.

That being said God seems give me small jobs like with temp companys or seasonal work(you know short frustrating jobs) Jobs that you get dumped on because your not an emplyee of that place. I thought that I knew what God wanted for me because he got me through college for free and I did well in my degree but now that I have it I cant get a job with it. I am a computer network designer( not a highly specialized field) graduated in 03 and still havent found a job. I have had some computer jobs but they where all temp possistions going no where. Every meaningful job I go after I dont get. I ask God all the time Show me what you want me to do and I will but he is eather telling me to wait or I'm missing what he is saying.

I have had 3 good computer jobs turn me down this year and I am wondering if I am missing Gods plans.

Its breaking my heart not being able to support myself and anyone who knows me knows how hard a worker I am. My friends tell me " Man you just cant catch a break".

I opened a small computer repair shop and have been doing it for 2 years now and am only showing a profit of $3000/year before I pay myself and I cant live off that. God just seems to be giveing me enough to survive and nothing more. I hate to say it but I feel like he's teasing me with jobs. I spend all day applying for jobs spending gas getting there and then nothing to show for it. Its not like I ask to be rich I just want to live, you know $15k-$30k a year thats still poverty. I think in all the odd jobs I did I made like $10k if that.

How do I know what God wants me to do? I pray but I dont seem to get anything. I pray for guildance and wisdom to make the right choises and to help me keep my mouth shut but I guess its who I am because it never happens.

I'm just so frustrated!!!!

Brian

Hi,
I was wondering how you were making out with your business.
I was also wondering why you seem to get angry and quit a job.
I was thinking that might be something to look into.
I used to do that.
Then i realized how important a job was and was at my last job over 30Yrs.
Chuck.

 

[WaterandSun]

Look around EVERY day for work, no matter how annoying it is.

You will find something!