A new job

We knew when Brian stopped working at Safari Sam's in June that I was going to need to get a job to help make up for the lost income. We decided to wait until the fall so I could spend the summer with the boys. I started looking in the middle of August. I was looking for something close by and part time. With my fibromyalgia I knew full time would take too big of a toll on my body. I was looking for something clerical. What I didn't realize fully was everyone and their brother were looking for the same exact job.

It became obvious early on that this job search was going to be very difficult. I was at a huge disadvantage. I hadn't worked in the last 15 years as I stayed home with the boys. The last job I had was working in a medical office. The doctor I had worked for had gotten sick, no longer practiced medicine and moved out of state somewhere. So, there was nobody for a potential employer to talk to. It felt like I was walking uphill in the snow both ways.

Part time jobs were few and far between. I resigned myself to the fact I would have to work full time. Everyday I would spend time searching and sending out my resume. I wasn't even getting calls for interviews. There were just so many applicants with current job experience that I wasnt even a consideration. I continued to apply for anything and everything.

One day in October I came home to find a message on my phone for an interview. I was so happy I danced around the house! I went in for the interview the next day. I baked cookies that night to bring with me. I figured I wanted to stand out among the other applicants. I went in and thought I had a pretty good interview. I loved the office and felt very at home there. The interview was on a Friday and they called and offered me the job on Monday! It was a huge answer to prayer and just what I wanted. The job was close by, very flexible, and part time!

I started on October 21st. The day after I meet with Rebecca. It was a busy week! The place I work is called Grabhorn, Inc. it is a reclamation center. We take in recyclable products and use them to make new products. Companies bring in yard debris like leaves and brush which we then compost and sell back to landscape companies. We take in stumps and clean wood and make erosion prevention bags that construction companies and cities use. We also take concrete and grind it up to make different sized gravel. I really like what they do there and really love the people I work with. The office is super casual. I get to wear jeans and slippers at work. It is awesome! What a blessing!