After doing ALL that is humanly possible to get a teaching job, I ended up not getting one and was so so sad for a while. The district down here did a lot of hiring within the district and they manage the hiring with just a few people so it's extremely hard to get noticed by one of those few people(they don't allow you to meet with them, call them, etc...you can only e-mail them but 500 other applicants are emailing them too...awesome).
Praise the Lord that Camden got a job quickly once we got here at a local bank. He applied as a teller and got hired as a Customer Service Representative so he gets paid a little more...a blessing for sure! He's been working all day Mon,Wed,Fri and going to school all day Tues and Thurs...busy guy! Which means...lonely Mallory.
Most days I was consumed by the job hunting process which wasn't such a good thing. I definitely went through a time where I felt a little depressed and like God wasn't providing like He said He would. Through all of this, Camden was SO amazing! I don't know what I would've done without him! He pointed me to the Lord, daily, prayed with me and over me, and just loved me. So thankful. (below: my handsome 'hubband' and me : )
NOW...I've interviewed with 2 companies for administrative assistant positions. One is with a law firm and one is with a dentist. Both are great options right now for us, I really enjoy admin work so it's a good plan B : ) I was offered the dentist position on Friday and will find out about the law firm on Mon or Tues.
This time has been the MOST stretching time in my life with the Lord. I'm even at the point now where I'm thankful that the Lord didn't have me teaching...I've come a long way! It's allowed Cam and me to build a great foundation for our marriage. Otherwise, I know I would be overwhelmed with school and wouldn't be home much. The Lord DOES know what He's doing after all : )
I promise I'll be better about blogging from now on! My next post: all about our new church!
Love!
Mal and Cam
I definitely understand the job hunting process and how depressing and frustrating it can be. I'm so happy Camden got a job and that you've been offered one and possibly another one on the way :). I'm definitely praying for you guys and I hope things continue to get better!
ReplyDeleteI definitely went through the same thing when Brian and I got out here in CA! It's hard being stuck at home and thinking "What can I do??" I ended up working in an area that I did NOT want to work again, and not using my degree... but God blessed it, and it turned out great! I just saw your facebook message... and I'm so happy for you! I can't wait to hear about your new church!!
ReplyDeleteMal, I appreciate your transparency. It is not always easy to go through what God has planned for us, but as you're learning, it is ALWAYS the best plan and will bring us closer to Him! I sent this verse to a friend who was in labor and struggling with anxiety the other day, I keep finding it applicable to my everyday struggles though...I hope you find it helpful!
ReplyDelete"It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deut 31:8