Dear Readers,
I have .. a .. Job!!! *Hyperventilating*
Omg, where is my paper bag??!
I've been putting off the creation of a new blog entry so as not to jinx myself for fear of loosing the position. One never should speak too soon!
The journey from litterally sleeping on the street to going back into the shelter and finding gainful employment has really been an eyelash pulling experience, that I had to relearn how to relax before I have another heart attack! Whew! (My lungs almost collapsed)
How did I get the position you ask?
I applied two years ago and have been receiving emails blasts for hiring events for a year.
I finally answered. Showed up and applied. I was hired after the interview.
Why did you not apply two years ago?
My major is of a completely different subject. Unfortunately, employer's have the tendency of backing potential hires into a corner. Some believe that "birds of a feather should flock together"! So, if I worked as a care giver for 9 years, then I should continue to do so...
I'm against that form of population control and society building.
What is your lifes work or background?
Some of my background is in law enforcement (military) ...I am currently a security guard by the way.
The rest of my background is in Healthcare, Administration and Public Servanthood/ Emergency Preparation services.
I was hoping to go back into the Healthcare field, but it is not been an easy door to pry open. So I had to do what I had to do to get what needs to be done.
Before accepting the position with my current employer, I attended the "Back To Work" workshop program that is sponsored by SC JOB WORKS. The states Unemployment Agency.
This type of program is another good way of making individuals marketable and employable.
I did not attend the whole four weeks because I accepted my new position, but even by showing up for the week did me a lot of good. It was like saying yes to Jesus for the first time and life all of a sudden starts to work with me.
So far, so good. Every week is a new gift after suffering through this traumatic event of becoming a homeless person. Loosing everything is hard. We greive, and then we move on!
Next entry: Money Management, or maybe Promotions and how to attain them while working your way off of the street.
Sincerely,
Limmie Boyd
