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Gina:

--- Quote from: Nelson Boils on October 11, 2015, 10:02:03 AM ---Do you enjoy your job?Was it the job you always wanted when you were younger?Are you passionate about it?Do you look forward to going to work everyday?

Does it matter whether I enjoy my job or not,as long as they pay me enough for food shelter and clothing?

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Hi, Nelson

I agree with Dennis.

As for me, no.  Being a legal secretary was not my dream job, and I thank God for not letting me go into my dream job (cosmetologist because of all the chemicals I would be exposed to on a daily basis and standing on my feet all day long).  My real dream job was to become a mother -- this was my ultimate dream job since I was at least five years old (that's when my youngest brother was born and he was so adorable -- and of course at that time in my shortsighted view, there was no real work involved in being a mother -- it was all fun times!)  I wish I could say I was a good parent, but the truth is, I didn't know what I was doing.  Looking back, I was like a child trying to raise a child.  Many times my daughter had to correct me.  I didn't really enjoy being a mother because I knew I sucked at it (I guess I wanted to hear that I was a good mother, but when people commended me for what a lovely daughter I had, I couldn't take any credit because I knew it was all God.)  I tried to be patient but I always seemed to fail miserably, but I also had a lot of pressure on me between bills and shortages of time -- and I was always thinking about all the "fun" I was missing out on -- it's like babysitting for 18 years.  What a humbling job that has been.  I cannot believe God allowed me to have the gift of two children.  There were times when I was so ungrateful and I'd catch myself being ungrateful and imagine what life would be like had I not had children, and that woke me up.   But through all my ungratefulness, God never left my side.  I was like a child trying to raise a child.  If it weren't for God's kindness and constant direction and intervention....   I don't even want to think about where we would be. 

Now, I thank God for my sec'y job because even though it's way over my head some days, it always provided a roof over our heads and food on the table.  My bosses and coworkers and office managers are so patient and generous and kind to me and all of us.  There are a lot of other people who could do my job much better than I can, but here I am.  I think what they really want is someone who is willing to be taught and open to correction and easy to get along with.  They've never demanded anything of me unethical or forbidden by God or treated me unkind or unfairly (as far as I can remember), and that's more than a lot of people who do have their dream jobs can say.

If you have a job and it pays the bills but you're not being asked to do anything against God or a clean conscience, and they aren't working you into the ground and you have benefits and then some, put a smile on your face and keep your big mouth shut. :)

virginiabm:
Amen Gina

Dennis Vogel:
https://www.facebook.com/james.altucher/posts/10153079693430636

lilitalienboi16:

--- Quote from: octoberose on October 12, 2015, 12:30:16 AM ---I think of you often Alex and the hard work you are doing. You are in my prayers that you will be able to persevere and that God will bring you to His appointed end. It is very clear to me that you are able to work through copious amounts of information and come away understanding the content. God bless you as you strive to become a doctor and He leads you in His ways.
 Ray was a roofer and he did it unto the Lord. I have a good friend who is an electrician and he treats everyone as if his client is Christ. My husband is a teacher. My neighbor works on computers. I'm a homemaker and volunteer now that my children are grown. Love the Lord in all you do, even if it's making coffee and cleaning up messes. I don't think it's what we do that super significant, it's who we are while doing it that is the key.

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Thank you so much rose. Knowing my brothers and sisters are making petitions on my behalf gives me peace, comfort, and courage to continue forward.

God bless,
Alex

repottinger:
I'm happy to hear that, Alex. I continue to pray for you, as I can only imagine how challenging your studies and family life must be.
Your brother in Christ,
Randy

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