A bump in the road - and a new job!

I can't believe it has been a MONTH since my last post here! What can I say except my head has been spinning all month! I resigned from the full time CSR job- which was a relief. Then on the 11th, I tried out the new WAH job. After a couple of days, I quickly realized that the work itself was not for me - telemarketing and creating sales leads. I get those calls all the time, get annoyed and just didn't want to be that person on the other end of the telephone. That would not be too rewarding over time. Well, as luck would have it...I was offered a full time job working for a major staffing firm! So for the last two weeks, on top of working my part time telephone survey work in the evenings, I am now a very busy and happy Staffing Consultant! For the first time in my life, I feel like I am using my God given talents and that I have found my ideal job. I work for a wonderful boss, have helped a bunch of people find work, and I go home everyday with the knowledge that I have helped others. It's funny that just about the time I was about to give on myself being able to land a job in my chosen career field, one was practically dropped in my lap.

For those of you who have been keeping up with the national news, we are all deeply saddened by the loss of nine firefighters that happended last week in our little city of Charleston. We live about 1 mile from the Sofa Super Store and were very shocked to learn of this tragedy. Everyday, I drive by and see all the people who have traveled from all over the country to support and mourn for the firefighters and their families. The T-shirts, flowers, flags, statues and notes left for these brave fellows is overwhelming to see. We watched as lines of firetrucks drove in precession through the streets of Charleston in honor of their funerals. We've talked to some of the survivors and share the emptyness of this great loss. I only hope that each of their families know that many many people care and are praying for them. Their loved ones did not die in vain. Their service to this community was very much appreciated and they were well-respected and loved by all whose lives they touched in one way or another over the years.

This week, I am taking a break from my WAH job to get my household back in order, regroup and recharge. Looking forward to the weekend, and the 4th of July festivities next week.