Life Update: New Jobs & Florida

Yes, you read right. Jobs. Plural. I stated that I'd return with an update and I am keeping my word and promise (Ecclesiastes 5:5). 

I picked up a remote job the end of March at 10 hours a week. When I picked that up, I solely thought that it would just bring in a lil' pocket change. I thought that I'd still be moving to Brooklyn or some borough in NYC, because after all I applied for 100+ jobs on LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter and various other sites, combined. Until the following weekend, I was told to quit by God. For context, read, "I Quit because God said so." 

After quitting my full-time job, the following week I had an interview. Actually, let me backup and give you the full story. It was totally all a God thing. On March 27, 2021 around 3-4am was when God told me to quit. I drafted a resignation letter and chickened out, then I submitted it the next day. That same day I happened to be on my laptop and I checked my junk mail. There was an email from a company that I work for now. Little did I know, prior to God telling me to quit, a few days prior, I had a request for an interview in my JUNK mail. Gotta emphasis, junk. I didn't see the email until the day they wanted to interview me and the time had already passed. But GOD! 

 Here's the email. I got receipts y'all!

I say, but God, because it's true. I emailed back frantically, and truthfully explained that the email landed in my junk mail. That I didn't see it until a few minutes ago. The time was around 6:20pm. I know for certain, because this is very memorable, and I had Bible Study at 6:30pm. I thought, "This story sounds made up. Kinda like the excuses on tv shows that the dog ate their homework." I knew that I was honest and that the Lord honors truthfulness, even if I may have not received a response back. I told my friends during Bible Study, we prayed about it and the Lord faithfully answered. 

I received a response the next day stating, "It happens. No problem at all. How does X day and time work?" If that wasn't the Lord, I don't know what to tell you. It was interviewed by 3 people. About me. I get really nervous prior to interviews. So reading that I'd be interviewed by 3 people, my eyes just about popped out of my eye sockets. THREEEE. *insert Soulja Boy meme and voice*. 

Instead of worrying, I took it to the Lord, just like we're told to in Phillipians 4:7 and all throughout scripture. It ended up going really well, and they loved my cover letter. They were all super kind and no one was intimidating. I call it all favor! I was contacted for a 2nd interview and that went even better. I knew I had it in the bag, until, I thought they ghosted me. Yes, it doesn't just happen in romantic scenarios y'all.  I was told that they'd make their decision and contact the final candidate by the following week. I waited a full week and didn't hear a dime from anyone. 

I started to worry and wonder if it was all a game. A facade. In the end, God was testing my Faith. I failed y'all lol. Thankfully, I serve a God of infinite chances and grace. I was nudged by a friend to reach out, so I did. A week and two days later, to be precise, I received news that I was the final candidate. From there it was up. Thanks social media for ingraining that song in everyone's head! 

My first day was May 3rd. In addition to the other freelance position I picked up the Tuesday, of the same week in March, that I received the above email, and was told to quit by God. I'm going strong and looking forward to see what else the Lord does. It's been an adjustment going from living alone to living with family again, but I know in the end it serves a greater purpose. Nothing is ever in vain! 

I'm grateful for the quality time I have with family, the ability to reconnect with friends and coworkers, amazing seafood again, the beach and sunlight all year long. As far as church, I'm currently visiting a different church every week until I find a church home. I don't plan on visiting too many, because in my case it's not necessary. I did visit my church home prior to leaving Florida and it was great to be back, they just don't have small groups though. The sermons, choir and welcoming body is what won me over the first time. The search continues, until God sets my heart on one place of worship.

A random addition to the update is that, I don't feel settled. It's like I'm not meant to be here for good, and that another move is on the horizon. Potentially a business too. Stay tuned for another update. This is the end of this current update. I hope that it was encouraging, humorous and enlightening! Until next time.

All the best,

Shania M. ♡