Thursday, August 26, 2010

Oh no

Warning:  This is not a typical blog post for me.  I don't usually go on rants about my life...so go ahead and turn back now if this upsets you...

The thing is, I'm starting to freak out a little bit.  Maybe one of you can bring me a little piece of mind.  Here's the situation:

I have taught Elementary Special Ed.  for the past two years.  Long story short, I was never sure this is what I wanted to be doing career-wise, but decided to go for it anyway.  Tried it out for a while, not happy - overwhelmingly stressed out, unable to leave the job at the job.  I decided that now was as good a time as any to step out of the realm of teaching and try to be happy doing something else.  I thought about it, prayed about it, got many opinions on the matter etc... Finally, I just did it.  I quite my job.  It worked out well for my school (as in another teacher who desperately needed to stay at the school got to stay by filling my now open position), so that was another confirmation to me that it was a good choice. 
The tricky thing is, Heavenly Father never actually told me one decision would be better than the other, only that He supported me whichever way I chose.  Anyway, that is what I have done.  I have been searching for a job all summer long (much before my official decision.  Thinking it would be the best to have something already for me to jump into next) without much success.  Ideally, I would like to work in some sort of administrative support position (ranging from secretary to academic counselor/adviser) preferably for a university (read: UVU or BYU).  I have been blessed with many interviews in the past few weeks, but unfortunately have not landed a job that suits my needs.  School has just started and now I am feeling the pressure of unemployment.  I'm stressed that I won't find something before my funds run short.

Honestly, I know in my heart that I will be ok.  I know that things will work out for the best.  I am not sitting on my bum, waiting for things to open up to me - I am doing everything in my power to find a job (as in I apply to at least 2-3 new jobs daily).  Something will turn up - it has to.  That said, I guess this rant to just to say it out loud (as 'out loud' as online blogging is...)  Hoping to make myself feel a little better about my current situation.  And I guess that is all.  Sorry for those who may be reading this.  I just needed a brain dump and this is where I came.

And on a side note (maybe of more interest...who isn't all about knowing someones dating life?)  I'm still single.  And this is a bummer.  Because, to be frank, I'm a pretty freaking awesome girl.  (hehe..haha... oh boy...)  I mean, would it be so awful for the Lord to send me a few dates now and then?  Especially in the midst of this little crisis?  To raise my spirits?  On the other hand, maybe it's this way at the moment precisely to not create any additional stress, as we all know dating brings.... hmmm.... Or on the other hand, maybe I need to be putting in more effort for this arena as well.  Like, what?  Apply for 2-3.....boys...a day?..... On the other hand, maybe not.  But on the other hand, I think I'm just going to stop stressing so much about it.  Boys.  Job.  Job and boys.  I'm going to go for a run.   That always helps...

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jeanette you are awesome! As is a motto of mine..."Everything will work out!" Except I know that while you are in the mist of it it doesn't seem as clear. I wish you the best and I totally agree with you that you are amazing and I don't know what the guys out there are doing not taking you on dates. Good luck with everything and keep writing on your blog so I know what happens in the future!

Candi said...

You are amazing! Any employer/boy would be lucky to have you!!

LittleJaymers said...

Jeanette, so I told Alisa that I quit last Friday and she laughed at me and told me to go back to class. I wish I was as brave as you! Dido on the boy issue! If you find one ask him if he has an older brother for me. Good luck on the job hunting and don't hesitate to use Trish and I for a reference. Keep in touch friend.

KasiaJ said...

"Apply for boys"- ahahahahahhaha!
You're awesome.
I love you.