Posting date

On days like this I try to repeat in my head over and over Jeremiah 29:11 and some Proverbs, but fustration of job seeking is exhausting and to be honest some what depressing. There are jobs out there and fortunately I have a job, but it's not where I'm called to be.  I know God has a plan and I need to listen, but I want to serve. I want to serve the people that don't have everything and that are receiving services and still live in gaps. I want to work with the less fortunate.  I do note write this today for sympathy, but rather a reflection of where my life stands. I have learned a lot working at the radio station, and suspect to learn s good bit more, but it all is a learning curve for me. At one point in my college career I thought communication was for me, but that is when I discovered my love for nonprofit. That's where I want to be. 

So during a time of giving thanks, I have a reverse thanks/rant. I find there to be nothing more frustrating then applying for a job and never hearing anything back or to find out that the job was filled on the posting date. I know sometimes the company already knows who will fill the position, but give us job seekers a chance or let us know. Take 5 minutes to send a email or fix your job posting. It may take an extra step, but it gives us job seekers an answer.  And more than that it just gives us an answer, it gives us hope.  Hope to possibly apply for positions at your company again and hope that eventually the email will say something differently. I know that one day if I am ever in the position of hiring, I will remember these feelings and give all job seekers consideration or an answer.  Thankful for what I have, but my passion to serve others is nagging at me to serve. 

An in a class in college once, the professor told us that unfortunately job seeking is not just about finding the job posting and applying...it's about who knows who. I understood this to be true, but sadly I think it is more true than it should be.  Now there may come the time that this happens to me, but people need a chance. 

As I often do, finish a blog posting with a prayer....

Lead me, guide me, along the way...for if you lead me..I cannot stray. lord let me walk each day with you, lead me or lord lead me.