I really thought that this summer, I would be spending time in Edmonton with my family. But God has a different plan for me. Just when I thought God closed two doors of job opportunities, He opened one door so wide, I can't missed it!
Just like everyone else, I always look for companies that are established and known for their brand. I won't mention the companies I applied for but one is in the middle of an island! I love the place so much and the idea of working there that I've decided it would be my next stop despite the job and the pay. But after a questionnaire they sent me, I never heard from them again. 😞
The second hotel that showed interest set up an interview right away. After two or three days, they asked me if I'm still interested and they will be sending me a job offer. At that time, I was still hoping for another company, the third hotel, to give me a second interview and hopefully offer me a job.
This third hotel that I was hoping to work at, was in Alberta, 3 hours or so drive from Edmonton! That was the selling point for me! I can always go home and visit my family on my days off. I had an interview with them, right after the first interview with the second hotel and was scheduled for a second one when they emailed me that they've decided to hire somebody else. 😞 😞
Now, going back to that second hotel, they stopped emailing me after they told me they will send me an offer letter. After two weeks have gone by with nothing from them I knew I didn't get the job. Or so I thought...
Because on the third week, I finally got another email from them! A job offer indeed but I had to email it back to them, signature and everything, the very next day with a bus ticket receipt to Revelstoke! I think they want to see how serious I was.
I knew that with the bus ticket request, I might have a problem and true enough, it was impossible for me to take a 10-hour bus ride, three transfers with no advance booking! That would be too much for me who would be travelling with one set of luggages. After checking all the possible routes, I knew I won't make it. So, the following day, I emailed them the dilemma I was facing. I told them it is impossible to take three buses with no security that I will connect and not get stranded somewhere I am not familiar with. I apologized and declined the job offer.
Once again, I accepted that I won't be working anywhere and started contemplating on what to do or more important, seek what God wanted me to do.
I honestly couldn't believe that they emailed back and offered to pick me up if I'd take a flight to Kelowna! I checked the links that they provided, My sister, knowing I could be cash strapped offered her credit card and I was so grateful for that. But when God opens a door, He really opens it wide! I checked my bank account and I was surprised to see money enough for my fare and with some extra to spare! I can't believe it!
After all these years of being a Christian, it still amazes me when God would shower me with blessings. Of course, the first thing I did was to give my 10% tithes, as little as it may be. But that's one thing I've learned from my Pastor about tithing, shout out to Pastor James Jimenez who has taught me so much when I was just starting to walk with the Lord.
So, that same night, I was able to accept the job offer and book a flight!
Thank You, Lord! Your timing is always impeccable! Always perfect!
The days that follow were kinda blurry as I had to rush preparing the clothes and stuff I needed to bring. I had to have last minute visits to the mall to buy supplements and what-have-yous that I thought I needed. If I could buy even one month supply of food, I would because it's less expensive in Alberta! We don't have additional taxes as compared to BC!
Boy I was so glad to have booked an evening flight because I still needed more time to do some preps.
When my cab arrived, Oreo was crying, I had to go back twice to kiss her. I wish I could stay but I had to go 💔
Unlike the last time, when I was going to Fairmont Hot Springs and was extremely excited, this time was different, my heart was heavy. I even cried on the plane. I don't know why. I feel like I really wanted to stay home, with my parents, sister and Oreo. I wasn't as excited as before.
I guess, we keep changing. Our mind, our thoughts, our views, our feelings... I think it's inevitable. Change, that is. I may need to write about that soon...
So, yeah, that's my journey to a new workplace where I am, once again, meeting new friends, making new memories, building new life, and being me, the way the Lord created me!
“'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD,
'plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
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