The beginning of September was a particularly challenging time in my life, as was the end of August. Not having a job was one of the hardest things that I have endured. I’m thankful that it was such a short period of time (August 28th through September 12th). It was a very short time indeed, but very well could have been longer. Quite honestly, I don’t know how some people are able to manage being out of work for a longer period of time. Thankfully there wasn’t much time that I was out of an income, really only a matter of a few days due to my paid time off pay out (which was only minimal). I realize that things could have been much more difficult financially on me though.
I’m thankful for the support of my family during that time, as well as my friends. Several friends (including those reading this blog entry) supported me during that period of time; without that support I would have been in a very bad position (state of mind was already poor). My mother offered on more than one occasion to help me financially, but being the person that I am, I was unable to accept. She made me promise to come to her should I absolutely need financial assistance, to which I reluctantly agreed.
I was hired on September 12th by one of my former competitors, based on several recommendations from a former client that switched over to this specific contractor. I was also (going with the theme of this blog) thankful for their recommendations to this organization. It made me feel good knowing that they felt this highly of me. When I returned to the school district this morning, I received two hugs from several people. Had I been standing at the time, I think the Superintendent would have also given me a huge hug! Three of the staff members (Superintendent, Human Resource Director, and Secretary to the Superintendent) had expressed their congratulations toward me, and their thankfulness in my being back working with them. That meant a great deal to me.
Life seemed so very down to me during that period of time that I wasn’t working. It seemed as though people in my life had more confidence in me than I had in myself. I’m just incredibly thankful for these people, and how everything turned out. I know I have someone else to thank as well, but I believe He knows already how thankful I am for Him in my life, and for how everything turned out. The situation reminded me that no matter how down I may be in myself, I need to keep moving forward. Yes, during that time I was also turned down for several positions. That didn’t do anything to help my motivation or attitude. I still managed to get through this, though. Currently working as a Finance Manager for an accounting firm. I have a lot of challenges ahead, and very difficult challenges, mind you! I will take one day at a time and somehow make it through everything that I have been given.
I’m thankful for the support of my family during that time, as well as my friends. Several friends (including those reading this blog entry) supported me during that period of time; without that support I would have been in a very bad position (state of mind was already poor). My mother offered on more than one occasion to help me financially, but being the person that I am, I was unable to accept. She made me promise to come to her should I absolutely need financial assistance, to which I reluctantly agreed.
I was hired on September 12th by one of my former competitors, based on several recommendations from a former client that switched over to this specific contractor. I was also (going with the theme of this blog) thankful for their recommendations to this organization. It made me feel good knowing that they felt this highly of me. When I returned to the school district this morning, I received two hugs from several people. Had I been standing at the time, I think the Superintendent would have also given me a huge hug! Three of the staff members (Superintendent, Human Resource Director, and Secretary to the Superintendent) had expressed their congratulations toward me, and their thankfulness in my being back working with them. That meant a great deal to me.
Life seemed so very down to me during that period of time that I wasn’t working. It seemed as though people in my life had more confidence in me than I had in myself. I’m just incredibly thankful for these people, and how everything turned out. I know I have someone else to thank as well, but I believe He knows already how thankful I am for Him in my life, and for how everything turned out. The situation reminded me that no matter how down I may be in myself, I need to keep moving forward. Yes, during that time I was also turned down for several positions. That didn’t do anything to help my motivation or attitude. I still managed to get through this, though. Currently working as a Finance Manager for an accounting firm. I have a lot of challenges ahead, and very difficult challenges, mind you! I will take one day at a time and somehow make it through everything that I have been given.
