This Tuesday I start a new job in my favorite industry. Last time I was doing the profession I am excellent at, it was January 2011 when I was downsized. This loss of work and the continued inability to find a new job began my personal descent into Hell which featured the unexpected and unwanted ending of my marriage, in-law betrayal, my family nowhere to be found in my hour of need, and eviction being a very strong possibility. My entire divorce story can be found with this post: http://www.christianforums.com/threads/ex-wife-wants-to-meet.7960660/
Within the 2+ years of my recently departed position, I sent out numerous resumes for my beloved field. I received rejections or ‘crickets’ (no replies at all or sudden ‘disappearance’ of the recruiter after an initial contact). While I know applying for a job nowadays is a numbers game and I knew the rejections and crickets were part of the game, it still bothered me. I wasn’t happy with my present gig. I cried to God, begging Him to be released from this job into my preferred one.
To alleviate the discontent, this spring I searched and found online sermons and scriptures on the topic. I listened and read. I also prayed, asking the Lord for his help in battling discontentment. As Discontentment began to shed away from me, I jokingly called this God’s exorcising the demon of Discontentment out of me. 2-3 months ago I acquiesced to the Lord, saying “Ok, God. If you want me to stay at this company, I will stay. No problem.”
Shortly after that concession, I got some ‘hits” on my job applications. These responses were at least 4-6 weeks of silence after my initial online resume submissions; I was pleasantly surprised. I did phone and in-person interviews. By early last month, I had 3 strong suitors. The one that became my new employer is very interesting.
This company I had applied to umpteen times since 2011—for their Manhattan office. During the five years I got rejections and crickets. Once again in early summer this year I applied for the NYC office. I never got a reply for that…but mysteriously and unexpectedly got a call from a manager for that company in their Westchester, NY office.
Since 2011 I never applied for a job in this part of the Empire State because I didn’t have (nor wanted) a car. Since the last time I had wheels—1999—I was financially in the black because of no expenditures like a car note, insurance, repairs, etc.
This manager was very interested in my candidacy. I booked an appointment with him; I took a commuter train and a bus to get there. The interview, in which I met him and an IT supervisor on a Friday, was a hit. All I had to do was next meet the VP. This would be scheduled in the next couple of days for the following Friday. I looked up at our Father: “Westchester? I don’t have a car.”
The second interested company set me for an interview next Thursday afternoon—a day before my scheduled appointment with the VP of Company 1. Company 2 was right in my backyard; all I needed is a Metrocard for public transportation. At worst, I'd need a taxi occasionally. A little after 9 AM on that Thursday I got a call from the manager of the prior week. They were extending me an offer without meeting the VP! I had done so well in my discussion with and the IT guy that the VP said that I didn't have to meet me! From the two reports and that he briefly heard my interview with the IT boss plus trusting the manager's judgment, Mr. VP greenlighted my hiring.
I was overjoyed! I immediately called Company 2 to cancel the appointment. The recruiter was actually happy for me.
This week, thanks to a good friend who works for a reputable local car dealer, I ended up getting a 2012 sedan—my first car in almost 20 years. Its condition (ex: mileage, color, etc.) and price were excellent; its model type was a favored one. How this also came about also has God's fingerprints on it including the following extraordinary realization which occurred this Tuesday. 2012 was the first year of my life. Anything in the news, sports, etc. which happened in 2012 immediately was connected in my mind to that horrible year. That negative has come full circle, into the positive! Thanks to this auto, which will be how I work in my beloved field once again, the year 2012 no longer has the negative ‘taste' in my mind. In fact, I call my car "2012" or "My baby."
The original purpose of this recap was to be grateful to God. I will get into that in a moment. While writing this, I also realize that this recount contains an element of faith. I am—briefly—in a financial hole. My rent will be late (no more than 2-3 weeks which while the landlord will “wail and gnash his teeth” he cannot evict me for a such a short lateness). I have a promissory note/payment to the dealer due this month along with the insurance. Rent + payment + insurance = $1500-$1600. Until I get my last paycheck and first paycheck (roughly mid-month for both) I have less than $200 in the bank. I am ok. I am not worried. I just wait for the Lord to send me ‘manna’ and/or ‘water from the rock.’
Prior to this writing, I was reacquainting myself with my old field. I was reading a book on it when the original intention for this thread came about. Be grateful and repay God when he answers your request. (Just this very moment, I remembered the lone and grateful leper Jesus healed!) God has answered my professional plea. I already know He will help me with the activities of the job and to be successful. I want—and will be successful—to have money, career triumph, pay the rent, etc. I also will achieve job victory as a way of saying "thanks" to the Lord. While reviewing my book I got the sense, "Ok I gave what you wanted. Now what are you going to do with it?" I will succeed as a form of paying back the Lord.
Here was my original intention for this entire piece. When God grants you something while you’re getting divorced/already divorced, be grateful to Him and repay Him. You want a peaceful settlement?, less emotional burden on your children?, personal/financial healing?, etc. When He grants you this request, give thanks and utilize what He has given you as payback for granting your plea. (Ex: no or little alimony payments would be a great source for increased tithing.)
God bless.
Within the 2+ years of my recently departed position, I sent out numerous resumes for my beloved field. I received rejections or ‘crickets’ (no replies at all or sudden ‘disappearance’ of the recruiter after an initial contact). While I know applying for a job nowadays is a numbers game and I knew the rejections and crickets were part of the game, it still bothered me. I wasn’t happy with my present gig. I cried to God, begging Him to be released from this job into my preferred one.
To alleviate the discontent, this spring I searched and found online sermons and scriptures on the topic. I listened and read. I also prayed, asking the Lord for his help in battling discontentment. As Discontentment began to shed away from me, I jokingly called this God’s exorcising the demon of Discontentment out of me. 2-3 months ago I acquiesced to the Lord, saying “Ok, God. If you want me to stay at this company, I will stay. No problem.”
Shortly after that concession, I got some ‘hits” on my job applications. These responses were at least 4-6 weeks of silence after my initial online resume submissions; I was pleasantly surprised. I did phone and in-person interviews. By early last month, I had 3 strong suitors. The one that became my new employer is very interesting.
This company I had applied to umpteen times since 2011—for their Manhattan office. During the five years I got rejections and crickets. Once again in early summer this year I applied for the NYC office. I never got a reply for that…but mysteriously and unexpectedly got a call from a manager for that company in their Westchester, NY office.
Since 2011 I never applied for a job in this part of the Empire State because I didn’t have (nor wanted) a car. Since the last time I had wheels—1999—I was financially in the black because of no expenditures like a car note, insurance, repairs, etc.
This manager was very interested in my candidacy. I booked an appointment with him; I took a commuter train and a bus to get there. The interview, in which I met him and an IT supervisor on a Friday, was a hit. All I had to do was next meet the VP. This would be scheduled in the next couple of days for the following Friday. I looked up at our Father: “Westchester? I don’t have a car.”
The second interested company set me for an interview next Thursday afternoon—a day before my scheduled appointment with the VP of Company 1. Company 2 was right in my backyard; all I needed is a Metrocard for public transportation. At worst, I'd need a taxi occasionally. A little after 9 AM on that Thursday I got a call from the manager of the prior week. They were extending me an offer without meeting the VP! I had done so well in my discussion with and the IT guy that the VP said that I didn't have to meet me! From the two reports and that he briefly heard my interview with the IT boss plus trusting the manager's judgment, Mr. VP greenlighted my hiring.
I was overjoyed! I immediately called Company 2 to cancel the appointment. The recruiter was actually happy for me.
This week, thanks to a good friend who works for a reputable local car dealer, I ended up getting a 2012 sedan—my first car in almost 20 years. Its condition (ex: mileage, color, etc.) and price were excellent; its model type was a favored one. How this also came about also has God's fingerprints on it including the following extraordinary realization which occurred this Tuesday. 2012 was the first year of my life. Anything in the news, sports, etc. which happened in 2012 immediately was connected in my mind to that horrible year. That negative has come full circle, into the positive! Thanks to this auto, which will be how I work in my beloved field once again, the year 2012 no longer has the negative ‘taste' in my mind. In fact, I call my car "2012" or "My baby."
The original purpose of this recap was to be grateful to God. I will get into that in a moment. While writing this, I also realize that this recount contains an element of faith. I am—briefly—in a financial hole. My rent will be late (no more than 2-3 weeks which while the landlord will “wail and gnash his teeth” he cannot evict me for a such a short lateness). I have a promissory note/payment to the dealer due this month along with the insurance. Rent + payment + insurance = $1500-$1600. Until I get my last paycheck and first paycheck (roughly mid-month for both) I have less than $200 in the bank. I am ok. I am not worried. I just wait for the Lord to send me ‘manna’ and/or ‘water from the rock.’
Prior to this writing, I was reacquainting myself with my old field. I was reading a book on it when the original intention for this thread came about. Be grateful and repay God when he answers your request. (Just this very moment, I remembered the lone and grateful leper Jesus healed!) God has answered my professional plea. I already know He will help me with the activities of the job and to be successful. I want—and will be successful—to have money, career triumph, pay the rent, etc. I also will achieve job victory as a way of saying "thanks" to the Lord. While reviewing my book I got the sense, "Ok I gave what you wanted. Now what are you going to do with it?" I will succeed as a form of paying back the Lord.
Here was my original intention for this entire piece. When God grants you something while you’re getting divorced/already divorced, be grateful to Him and repay Him. You want a peaceful settlement?, less emotional burden on your children?, personal/financial healing?, etc. When He grants you this request, give thanks and utilize what He has given you as payback for granting your plea. (Ex: no or little alimony payments would be a great source for increased tithing.)
God bless.
Thank you.
