I mentioned in another thread that I've been out putting in applications to various places. Until DH gets a new job, I'm going to have to work late evenings. It's not something I'm looking forward to, but we're seriously looking at being evicted next month. I have two interviews today. One is at Cody's (gas station) at 11am central and the other is at Sonic at 2pm central. Cody's pays more by more than a dollar an hour, but they will be less willing to let me set my own hours (I really can only work certain times). Sonic is closer, so if DH needed the van (the carseats won't all fit in his truck), I could easily ride my bicycle to/from work. I'm less likely to get robbed at Sonic, too....lol. Anyhow, if you ladies would pray for me today, please do. I'm already near tears at the prospect of working. All I can see is how much our family is going to suffer for it. And at the same time, we'd suffer much more if I don't. So I guess I need peace to accept God's will. Because right now I'm going kicking and screaming.
Thank you. One down... one to go. I was offered the weekend night manager job at Cody's. $8 p/h. Downside is that I'd have to work until 2am Friday and Saturday instead of midnight. So now I have my interview at Sonic, which moved up to 1:00. Hopefully they won't offer something totally low on pay and I will be able to take that job instead.
Just a thought here but what about waitressing at a restaurant? You'd get daily money! I really liked waitressing when I did it. Anyway I hope you get the job you want.
In the hundreds of applications I filled out, I did do one for IHOP. There aren't many restaurants here that are open 24/7. Most close at 10 and that's not late enough when I can't be there until 7..lol. I have waited tables before and I loved it. It would have been nice if IHOP called me back.
Oh I see. Yeah I guess 3 hours probably isn't enough. If I had to go back to work I would go work for a lawfirm again because with my experience I would be able to start around $20 an hour BUT I really did enjoy waiting tables and the money was pretty good and daily! I liked visiting with the regulars. Anyway good luck!
Oh, Amie, I do feel for you. I just started a new job and it has been rough. Praying for you and your family that things go well.
I'm sorry things are working out this way! I am saying prayers for peace for you (see my text below) and for you to get the job that is best for you and your situation! AND I am praying your dh gets a job soon that will cover things so you can be at home!!!
hope it works out for you Amiee, please keep us updated on the one you are taking. What does dh think of you going to work nights?
Ok, I'm taking the job at Cody's (the convenience store). I went to the interview at Sonic and it was a total joke. 10-15 hours a week at $6.50 p/h. No thanks. DH hates that I have to work. He says it makes him feel like he's not doing his job. The funny thing is that he's right. He's known for over a month that he needs to find a new job, as this one is just not giving him the pay we need, but he hasn't even looked. He just keeps saying that God will provide, but refuses to make an attempt to change things. And he is a little mad at me for working. It's causing a lot of stress. But I can't sit by any longer and watch our bills pile up. I wasn't kidding about the eviction, ladies. Not one bit. Maybe a week or two of me working will be motivation enough. If not, I'm in this for the long haul.
I'll keep you guys in my prayers. If he doesn't like you working and he sees the stress it is putting on you and the family maybe that will change his heart and he will start looking.
Maybe this will give your DH the push he needs. I hope that your gas station is in a peaceful neighborhood. Stay safe.
I hope you like the job and don't have to stay to long there.. be careful and we will be thinking of you..
