Following up to my last post, have I got a story for you!
Just a reminder, if you don't have time to read that right now. I was going to work on trusting the Lord more, recognize His goodness & trace Him through my life. So here we go!
Remember how I quit my job in February? I had the impression that the time had come, after some interesting things had occurred. I had already known that I was going to quit, after finally being paid for jobs that they owed me for. However, I had the impression that it was time, and I did, hoping that I'd really be paid.
Well, in the middle of July, I got this phone call from a woman who used to work for the company, I used to work for, before I started there. She said her company had an opening that she thought would be great from me. She had gotten my name from my old boss. How crazy is that!? I thought it was interesting, and I was curious about the position. She didn't explain much, just asked for my resume. I sent it to her, and waited. I wasn't too concerned when I didn't hear back from her, because I wasn't even looking for a job. Two weeks later I got a phone call from the owner of the company.
He had called on a Monday evening, and left a message. I learned in my last job that I would only answer their calls during business hours- I would answer clients calls at other times, except Sunday. I hated that it felt like my life was at their beckon call. So, I was at Disneyland on vacation, and they kept calling and texting, like their was an emergency. There wasn't. Anyways, so I've turned into one of those people that's not going to drop everything to return a business call. I had things to do! Anyways, he called again, at 7:15 the next morning. I had somewhere to be at 8:00, so I didn't answer, because I didn't want to be late. My appointment ended at 10:00, and I called him right after. He was anxious, and wanted to meet with me asap! I told him that I was committed to my piano students, so if I couldn't keep them, then I was not interested. He came up with some great ideas, that included me working from home, so that I wouldn't have to worry about missing piano. It sounded so great! We set up an interview for Thursday of that week. I met with him, he did most of the talking, but I was fine with that, and was with him for about 2 1/2 hours. He was ready to hire me on the spot! I told him I couldn't just accept, I needed some time to process. He understood that, and suggested I meet with another person in their company the following day at their parade home. So, I did! It went really well! I was ready to give my answer right then. This guy said he'd like me to come to their factory in Idaho and meet the team, and see what it was like. Oh, and I got my final paycheck this same day!
At this point, I was so excited! I kept praying for discernment, because I tend to let my excitement rule over my other senses, and end up having to put up with more than I would, because I jump in too quickly- with work things, haha!
I drove to Idaho, and spent a couple hours with these people. The tour and meeting the team of people I'd be working with went so well. I felt so great about it! We split up for lunch, and then met afterwards. The owner wasn't back quite yet, and this second guy I'd met at the parade home, just started warning me about how the owner was so nice to me now, but if I cross him, it'll get horrible really fast! -- It felt weird! I was thrown off a little, but figured this guy did not even know me, and I should not let this affect that I wanted to accept this job. He did lower the amount that I'd be making that had been previously discussed, but it was still doable. Just a few red flags.
I put a lot of weight on how my gut feels! When I'm dating the wrong person, their text messages seem to make me feel claustrophobic, Sometimes my trigeminal neuralgia flares up. I pay a lot of attention to how I feel, for all decision making.
So, I got in my car to drive home to speak for a bit at a relief society night. My stomach hurt a bit. I kept thinking that it was hurting, because I was nervous to speak at this event, but I kept questioning if it was about this job.
I arrived at this RS night, and for the first time in my life was not nervous before speaking. I felt completely comfortable. Usually I get super sick to my stomach before I teach or speak, but as soon as I start, I'm fine. Well, I had no sickness! Perfect calmness. It was the job that was making me nervous.
I was anxious to finalize things, and I was still planning on accepting this job. The parade guy wanted to have a GoTo Meeting to discuss some stuff, and I was going out of town for two weeks the next day, so we had to wait two weeks! I was so disappointed!
Come to find out, it was a tender mercy that I hadn't accepted yet. I was able to see more red flags, and ended up declining the two offers they'd given me. I experienced all of the signs I usually get, the feelings of claustrophobia, the stomach issues and even a few night of trigeminal neuralgia. Although it was so painful, I'm grateful that I know the warning signs. **Side note: Trigeminal neuralgia comes at other times, as well, so that's not the best sign, but the combination was.**
It's been about six weeks of back and forth decisions, but I was gone for two weeks of that. Although, it was long, it also seems like a whirlwind. The emotions have been all over the place!
There I was, seeing this as an answer to prayers. I would have a job that I didn't have to worry about my income, and still be able to teach my students. The timing was impeccable, and the fact that it all came about because of my old employer, there were so many things that I just felt that everything was falling into place! I still stand by things I talked about in my RS night that referred to this job. My Heavenly Father has a plan for me, He's leading me and guiding me.
To go back to the beginning, I was going to work on trusting the Lord more, recognize His goodness & trace Him through my life. I also know that it's okay that I don't understand everything, I have faith that things will work the way they should.
I trust Him, I saw a lot of goodness through this experience, and I can definitely see His hand in this weird journey. This may not have brought me this job that seemed perfect, but I grew stronger through the process! A lot of the time, listening to the light has taken me on a path, I never would've planned, but I get to learn things I may not have any other way.
Here are a few photos of my trip to Idaho:
Such a beautiful place! Life is good!
Just a reminder, if you don't have time to read that right now. I was going to work on trusting the Lord more, recognize His goodness & trace Him through my life. So here we go!
Remember how I quit my job in February? I had the impression that the time had come, after some interesting things had occurred. I had already known that I was going to quit, after finally being paid for jobs that they owed me for. However, I had the impression that it was time, and I did, hoping that I'd really be paid.
Well, in the middle of July, I got this phone call from a woman who used to work for the company, I used to work for, before I started there. She said her company had an opening that she thought would be great from me. She had gotten my name from my old boss. How crazy is that!? I thought it was interesting, and I was curious about the position. She didn't explain much, just asked for my resume. I sent it to her, and waited. I wasn't too concerned when I didn't hear back from her, because I wasn't even looking for a job. Two weeks later I got a phone call from the owner of the company.
He had called on a Monday evening, and left a message. I learned in my last job that I would only answer their calls during business hours- I would answer clients calls at other times, except Sunday. I hated that it felt like my life was at their beckon call. So, I was at Disneyland on vacation, and they kept calling and texting, like their was an emergency. There wasn't. Anyways, so I've turned into one of those people that's not going to drop everything to return a business call. I had things to do! Anyways, he called again, at 7:15 the next morning. I had somewhere to be at 8:00, so I didn't answer, because I didn't want to be late. My appointment ended at 10:00, and I called him right after. He was anxious, and wanted to meet with me asap! I told him that I was committed to my piano students, so if I couldn't keep them, then I was not interested. He came up with some great ideas, that included me working from home, so that I wouldn't have to worry about missing piano. It sounded so great! We set up an interview for Thursday of that week. I met with him, he did most of the talking, but I was fine with that, and was with him for about 2 1/2 hours. He was ready to hire me on the spot! I told him I couldn't just accept, I needed some time to process. He understood that, and suggested I meet with another person in their company the following day at their parade home. So, I did! It went really well! I was ready to give my answer right then. This guy said he'd like me to come to their factory in Idaho and meet the team, and see what it was like. Oh, and I got my final paycheck this same day!
At this point, I was so excited! I kept praying for discernment, because I tend to let my excitement rule over my other senses, and end up having to put up with more than I would, because I jump in too quickly- with work things, haha!
I drove to Idaho, and spent a couple hours with these people. The tour and meeting the team of people I'd be working with went so well. I felt so great about it! We split up for lunch, and then met afterwards. The owner wasn't back quite yet, and this second guy I'd met at the parade home, just started warning me about how the owner was so nice to me now, but if I cross him, it'll get horrible really fast! -- It felt weird! I was thrown off a little, but figured this guy did not even know me, and I should not let this affect that I wanted to accept this job. He did lower the amount that I'd be making that had been previously discussed, but it was still doable. Just a few red flags.
I put a lot of weight on how my gut feels! When I'm dating the wrong person, their text messages seem to make me feel claustrophobic, Sometimes my trigeminal neuralgia flares up. I pay a lot of attention to how I feel, for all decision making.
So, I got in my car to drive home to speak for a bit at a relief society night. My stomach hurt a bit. I kept thinking that it was hurting, because I was nervous to speak at this event, but I kept questioning if it was about this job.
I arrived at this RS night, and for the first time in my life was not nervous before speaking. I felt completely comfortable. Usually I get super sick to my stomach before I teach or speak, but as soon as I start, I'm fine. Well, I had no sickness! Perfect calmness. It was the job that was making me nervous.
I was anxious to finalize things, and I was still planning on accepting this job. The parade guy wanted to have a GoTo Meeting to discuss some stuff, and I was going out of town for two weeks the next day, so we had to wait two weeks! I was so disappointed!
Come to find out, it was a tender mercy that I hadn't accepted yet. I was able to see more red flags, and ended up declining the two offers they'd given me. I experienced all of the signs I usually get, the feelings of claustrophobia, the stomach issues and even a few night of trigeminal neuralgia. Although it was so painful, I'm grateful that I know the warning signs. **Side note: Trigeminal neuralgia comes at other times, as well, so that's not the best sign, but the combination was.**
It's been about six weeks of back and forth decisions, but I was gone for two weeks of that. Although, it was long, it also seems like a whirlwind. The emotions have been all over the place!
There I was, seeing this as an answer to prayers. I would have a job that I didn't have to worry about my income, and still be able to teach my students. The timing was impeccable, and the fact that it all came about because of my old employer, there were so many things that I just felt that everything was falling into place! I still stand by things I talked about in my RS night that referred to this job. My Heavenly Father has a plan for me, He's leading me and guiding me.
To go back to the beginning, I was going to work on trusting the Lord more, recognize His goodness & trace Him through my life. I also know that it's okay that I don't understand everything, I have faith that things will work the way they should.
I trust Him, I saw a lot of goodness through this experience, and I can definitely see His hand in this weird journey. This may not have brought me this job that seemed perfect, but I grew stronger through the process! A lot of the time, listening to the light has taken me on a path, I never would've planned, but I get to learn things I may not have any other way.
Here are a few photos of my trip to Idaho:
Such a beautiful place! Life is good!
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