So I interviewed with another department head at the bank and I was offered the position. I was supposed to start immediately but my recruiter said that my drug test and background check had expired. So all of that had to be redone before I could begin. Of course everything eventually checked out and I begin tomorrow.
I'm thankful to have had the extra time off though. Brooke's new bed and my new bed both arrived last week and I was able to get them both put together and situated. Mine was a real pain and will probably be an even bigger pain when I go to move but for now, it's together and very comfy. I'm hoping it helps my knees but helping me rest better.
We went down to Tuscaloosa Saturday for the game and had a great time, as usual. Yesterday, I had a quiz and a discussion due for my ethics class. I did okay, considering I haven't studied and there's really no excuse for that since I haven't worked and dropped my finance class. But I'm just not motivated. I feel like there is so much I need to do, I'm overwhelmed with it all and so I'm rebelling by not doing any of it! My new diet is not going well either. I have to get back on track tomorrow. I've not done terribly. But just not like I'm supposed to be doing.
I guess I'm just in a blah mood. Hopefully it will all get better when I get settled into my new position, get a little routine going and feel somewhat normal again!
Monday, September 15, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Life goes on
I'm sitting here in my living room having been awake not very long. I just downed my fiber drink for Day 2 of Advocare. If you'd like to follow this journey with me, please click HERE. It's terrible (the drink, not the journey!) and now I'm sipping my "spark" in place of what would normally be my coffee while I try and gather my thoughts and plan out in my head how I'm going to organize and spend my day.
Normally, I'd be at work by now. But last Wednesday, my assignment for a local bank, the one that I had been on for over a year, abruptly ended when it was announced that the bank would be closing down the department and going digital. I thought that was rather odd since their technology is not all that great, in my opinion. But it was later revealed that the jobs are actually going overseas. That makes more sense from a management standpoint and unfortunately, is not all that uncommon. What other employees and investors should probably look out for is this is quite common when a corporation is trying to position themselves to be sold or merged. They cut costs, add to the cash section of the balance sheet and they look very attractive not only to potential investors but to other firms looking for acquisitions. But that's neither here nor there as far as I'm concerned. I'm waiting on my next assignment/opportunity.
Normally, I'd be devastated to lose my paycheck, even for a week. But if it had to happen, it came at a pretty good time. I have a little money in the bank left from school and I actually need a few days off to get my school stuff in order. Graduate-level Managerial Finance is kicking my butt! I also have a small group starting tomorrow and things around the house that need my attention.
Besides, I know that, as always, God is in control. He knew that I wasn't particularly thrilled with that assignment. It's not what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. But I did enjoy the stability and the people that I worked with. My heart is broken for some of them. Everyone was in complete shock. I have been through much worse in my life than the loss of a job but some haven't. I know that even through financial devastation, God is ever faithful. You just keep doing your part and He will do His.
So I have been in touch with my recruiter and she indicated that she has something else for me. I'm just waiting on the details and making the most of my "free" time.
As I said before, I'm choosing to see it as a blessing since I need to focus some attention on school right now as well as my health. I have a new doctor that I think I love! I used to take care of her son when I worked at the daycare and she seems excited to be working with me and determined to find the root of some of the issues I have been having, not just throwing more medicine at them.
I've also had time to do some "fall cleaning". I got a new sofa and loveseat and have ordered new beds for me and Brooke. It has taken me three years but I finally have turned this little townhouse into a home that I'm proud of.
Now if I can get some writing and crafting done and it doesn't take TOO long to get another assignment, then it all will have indeed been a blessing.
The phone is ringing and I recognize the number as my recruiter calling! God is so good!
Blessings!
Normally, I'd be at work by now. But last Wednesday, my assignment for a local bank, the one that I had been on for over a year, abruptly ended when it was announced that the bank would be closing down the department and going digital. I thought that was rather odd since their technology is not all that great, in my opinion. But it was later revealed that the jobs are actually going overseas. That makes more sense from a management standpoint and unfortunately, is not all that uncommon. What other employees and investors should probably look out for is this is quite common when a corporation is trying to position themselves to be sold or merged. They cut costs, add to the cash section of the balance sheet and they look very attractive not only to potential investors but to other firms looking for acquisitions. But that's neither here nor there as far as I'm concerned. I'm waiting on my next assignment/opportunity.
Normally, I'd be devastated to lose my paycheck, even for a week. But if it had to happen, it came at a pretty good time. I have a little money in the bank left from school and I actually need a few days off to get my school stuff in order. Graduate-level Managerial Finance is kicking my butt! I also have a small group starting tomorrow and things around the house that need my attention.
Besides, I know that, as always, God is in control. He knew that I wasn't particularly thrilled with that assignment. It's not what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. But I did enjoy the stability and the people that I worked with. My heart is broken for some of them. Everyone was in complete shock. I have been through much worse in my life than the loss of a job but some haven't. I know that even through financial devastation, God is ever faithful. You just keep doing your part and He will do His.
So I have been in touch with my recruiter and she indicated that she has something else for me. I'm just waiting on the details and making the most of my "free" time.
As I said before, I'm choosing to see it as a blessing since I need to focus some attention on school right now as well as my health. I have a new doctor that I think I love! I used to take care of her son when I worked at the daycare and she seems excited to be working with me and determined to find the root of some of the issues I have been having, not just throwing more medicine at them.
I've also had time to do some "fall cleaning". I got a new sofa and loveseat and have ordered new beds for me and Brooke. It has taken me three years but I finally have turned this little townhouse into a home that I'm proud of.
Now if I can get some writing and crafting done and it doesn't take TOO long to get another assignment, then it all will have indeed been a blessing.
The phone is ringing and I recognize the number as my recruiter calling! God is so good!
Blessings!
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