So, I've been unemployed for almost 4 weeks now. Not alot of work out there. Supposed to be collecting unemployment insurance but haven't seen a cent.
On the eve of accepting a job offer from Big Brothers/Big Sisters. It's only 30 hours a week but pays almost double minimum wage. Doing stuff that I already have experience with. Looking forward to working. Feels good to be wanted after the huge rejection from UPFD.
Been doing some sermon writing on the side. One titled - Bitter or better. The other titled - Wrestling with God. Preaching to myself? Nah, what gave you that idea.
Not too worried about money at present. That's kind of a nice feeling. Just accepting that God will work it all out and we have family and friends to help if things get really bad.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Ruh roh
Epic fail. Google it if you haven't seen the popular captions before.
So here goes. Haven't blogged in over a year. Partly because I was getting torn up in the process of Red Knights Fire Academy, University Place Fire Dept Day Academy, and finishing up the one year probation period on shift.
Almost made it and accomplished a goal I've been working at for a few years. Just one month shy of becoming a permanent employee with UPFD until I got fired this past Tuesday. (If you're not familiar with fire service unions, probationary periods, and politics, just ask for more info and I'll gladly fill you in.)
The official letter says: "There were areas of concern that were relayed to you during your probationary evaluations by your Shift officers. Though you had made some improvement, this progression was not happening at a satisfactory pace. Due to this lack of progression and inability to meet the expectations of your supervisors your last official day of employment with the District is January 31st, 2010. It should be noted that your attitude was always positive and professional. You possess knowledge and skills in many areas, but unfortunately, at this time you lack the overall fire service abilities that are necessary."
Anywho, now I'm kind of back to square one and wondering if I've been listening very well to God... if you read my earlier posts you can see what I thought I heard.
Feeling relatively good considering the circumstances. Maybe that's related to the unemployment insurance and food stamps that I may be eligible for. Not to mention the support of loving family and friends. But honestly, God is very reliable. Haven't been thru unemployment before but God has been faithful again and again. Can't wait to see how He glorifies himself through this short term dilemma. :)
So here goes. Haven't blogged in over a year. Partly because I was getting torn up in the process of Red Knights Fire Academy, University Place Fire Dept Day Academy, and finishing up the one year probation period on shift.
Almost made it and accomplished a goal I've been working at for a few years. Just one month shy of becoming a permanent employee with UPFD until I got fired this past Tuesday. (If you're not familiar with fire service unions, probationary periods, and politics, just ask for more info and I'll gladly fill you in.)
The official letter says: "There were areas of concern that were relayed to you during your probationary evaluations by your Shift officers. Though you had made some improvement, this progression was not happening at a satisfactory pace. Due to this lack of progression and inability to meet the expectations of your supervisors your last official day of employment with the District is January 31st, 2010. It should be noted that your attitude was always positive and professional. You possess knowledge and skills in many areas, but unfortunately, at this time you lack the overall fire service abilities that are necessary."
Anywho, now I'm kind of back to square one and wondering if I've been listening very well to God... if you read my earlier posts you can see what I thought I heard.
Feeling relatively good considering the circumstances. Maybe that's related to the unemployment insurance and food stamps that I may be eligible for. Not to mention the support of loving family and friends. But honestly, God is very reliable. Haven't been thru unemployment before but God has been faithful again and again. Can't wait to see how He glorifies himself through this short term dilemma. :)
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