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in a good way. I recently got fed up with the hours cuts, the customer abuse (and my boss' defense of such), and the physical strain of my job. I do believe it's not a bad company but some of the decisions the corporate people make are ridiculously unwise. So I started applying anywhere I thought I had an inkling of getting an interview, even jobs I'm not sure I can get to without a car, jobs I'm not sure I qualify for. I uploaded my (to my mind) meager resume to a job site in order to apply for some.
I can't believe what's happening. I'm receiving emails daily from recruiters who've seen it. I didn't apply for these jobs, didn't know anything about them. Or I did see them and save them to my favorites menu, but didn't get around to applying (have been at this about a week). One of them leases business equipment to companies all over the country. This company has an excellent reputation. I'm honored they are considering me at all.
And that's the crux of the issue. I have never felt I would be valuable anywhere but retail or food. The last few jobs I've had have certainly made me feel sub-par plenty of times. But when I took stock of the things I do every day at work and put them into descriptive words on a document, I really saw how valuable I can be. I'm not getting paid what I'm worth. And because of that I'm struggling to survive, even though I am willing and able to work full-time or more. That shouldn't be.
I don't know how all this will pan out. I may end up with only one offer or several to choose from. Maybe I won't get any offers and will go back to full-time holiday craziness at my current job. What I do know is this: I've spent a few years asking God where he wants me, what would be best for my character. I do believe I have grown through having to deal with the ridiculousness this company offers. I've grown in self-denial, confidence, speaking the truth, and enduring hardship. I feel I'm being led to move on to something that will challenge me in new ways. This job needs to be my very part-time job that helps me finally pay off my debts.
I'm scared but excited to see what my effort can bring. For a long time I was too afraid to step out on faith but I've corrected that course. I've broken through a wall and I'm not going back now!
UPDATE: I got a job!! http://www.customerssuck.com/board/s...47#post1323847
I can't believe what's happening. I'm receiving emails daily from recruiters who've seen it. I didn't apply for these jobs, didn't know anything about them. Or I did see them and save them to my favorites menu, but didn't get around to applying (have been at this about a week). One of them leases business equipment to companies all over the country. This company has an excellent reputation. I'm honored they are considering me at all.
And that's the crux of the issue. I have never felt I would be valuable anywhere but retail or food. The last few jobs I've had have certainly made me feel sub-par plenty of times. But when I took stock of the things I do every day at work and put them into descriptive words on a document, I really saw how valuable I can be. I'm not getting paid what I'm worth. And because of that I'm struggling to survive, even though I am willing and able to work full-time or more. That shouldn't be.
I don't know how all this will pan out. I may end up with only one offer or several to choose from. Maybe I won't get any offers and will go back to full-time holiday craziness at my current job. What I do know is this: I've spent a few years asking God where he wants me, what would be best for my character. I do believe I have grown through having to deal with the ridiculousness this company offers. I've grown in self-denial, confidence, speaking the truth, and enduring hardship. I feel I'm being led to move on to something that will challenge me in new ways. This job needs to be my very part-time job that helps me finally pay off my debts.
I'm scared but excited to see what my effort can bring. For a long time I was too afraid to step out on faith but I've corrected that course. I've broken through a wall and I'm not going back now!
UPDATE: I got a job!! http://www.customerssuck.com/board/s...47#post1323847
them. Not your problem.
You don't realize how much you do until you step back and take stock. Everytime I think of the phrase "leap of faith" I remember Indiana Jones jumping out over the endless chasm and finding a bridge. I hope you find your bridge.
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