First off, I'd like to know if anyone knows where that saying came from and what it is really referring to. I know what it means...but not where it originated.
Anyways. Onto the actual subject of this blog.
I had a job as of this morning. It was decided that I had a job at IHOP, but not exactly what I was going to do. I had a meeting at 1 and that's when we decided what position I was going to get. I got a server. Big money can be made there apparently. So, I spent the next 4 1/2 hours filling out paper work and learning all the only slightly helpful information that I was having to cram into my head. Sitting in a rather uncomfortable booth that made my back hurt and listening to the general manager go on and on about things that didn't even apply to me.
While going through all the different protocols for the job, we got to scheduling. This is when she decided to tell me that everyone HAS to work Sundays. I figured I could get around this by just being one of the waitresses that came in later. When I asked what the latest I could come in was, she replied with 9...AM. She asked if that would be a problem and I said "No" after contemplating over the fact that no other places were hiring. She said good and we continued. After about a half an hour of feeling terrible and not being able to get it out of my mind, I decided that I couldn't do it. There was no way I could miss church for 3 1/2 months. I just felt sick thinking about it. I went to the bathroom and upon returning I decided to tell the manager that I couldn't do it. I wish I could say that she changed her mind and said I could have Sunday's off, but that didn't happen. I walked out about to cry because I was frustrated with my job hunt now. If only I could find someplace that was hiring.
3 comments:
Keep faith Kate! You know as well as I that after a trial of your faith the Lord will bless you big time. I am sure it will be something far better than IHOP. You did the right thing. You will never go wrong following the promptings of the Spirit.
Love you!
Hey here is a suggestion for you. You love kids and you love party planning right? Try Chuck-E-Cheese! Just kidding! (Although that would be hilarious and my kids would go nuts!) Actually, look for a job (even if it is just sweeping floors) at a summer camp, catering (they always need temporary/part-time help; check with the fancier restaurants about those jobs) or check local bakeries. Maybe you could be someone's assistant. You make great cakes!
I turned down an awesome job once, it didn't feel right and when I prayed I felt it wasn't right for Chad and I. I'm not sure what would have happened if I had taken it, but I think Chad was able to finish school and find the way to support his family because of not being tied to that job. You never always know why but following the Spirit is the best answer.
I hope you can find something soon, this is a very tough job market.
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