God is good.... I was able to keep one of the employees!!! Hooray for us! I really do not like working on the personal lines desk- And God knew that... because the decision to fire one of the employees was reversed!
I have been very thankful for that!
Work is going better than anticipated- but the days ahead will be getting harder as Tanya goes on maternity leave. Okay- enough of that! NO more sad news... On to the more fun stuff.
Paul and I have truly enjoyed having Pastor Mario and Gabby living with us. We enjoy the meals together and the fellowship we have with them. We have shown them how important it is to spend time as a family. SO once in a while we have family night- which usually consists of a dinner and a movie. Three weeks ago for our Saturday family night I made spinach lasagna and we watched Get Smart - the movie that came out a few years ago. It was great to see them relax and enjoy the time. They seem to always be busy, between visiting people from the church and the church activities, that Paul and I felt like they never take time to just RELAX and do nothing... That mental down time is DESPERATELY needed. I am starting to grow attached to their dogs. They have 2 small dogs. They are really funny to watch. It is amazing how dogs make you forget about everything that is going on around you and help you relax.
On another note- Paul is taking two classes right now that are BRUTAL. He is spending most of his free time with school. Reading, writing and taking tests. I think he will be very thankful when these two classes are over.
I on the other hand- seem to be more relaxed at home. I truly think it is more because I have great help with the chores of home. Pastor and Gabby clean the house for me since they are living with us. This is a HUGE help to us. I am ever so Thankful for them and their work.
My parents may be coming out to visit in October, and I am looking forward to the possibility of this visit. My mother used to come quite frequently and work at my office while she was here but my father has not been out here in probably 5 or more years.
For all of my blog prayer warriors please keep my in-laws in your prayers. My mother in law is in Nebraska spending time with her mother since she is not doing well. My father in law is in Argentina continuing their ministry in Argentina. I know that my MIL needed to make this trip to see her mother but I am also very sure that my FIL is missing her. We keep them in our constant prayers.
Okay- I guess that is enough news for one blog... I am getting tired and really looking forward to my night of sleep.
Until the next one.....
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Be Thankful Always
Never in my life had I imagined I would have a week like the last week I had. God must really be wanting to teach me something. Work has been really busy- which will only get worse in the weeks to come.
Most of you know how I post at times about my WONDERFUL staff! I must say that the group gets along really well and works well together. We help each other out when needed and we do it without complaining.
The horrible part of this story is that as of yesterday- When the group consisted of 9 people (that is including the owner) now we are down to 6. Yesterday we had a lay off at work. We are now left with the owner, the accounting lady (who only works 12 hours a week), one sales person, 2 support staff to do the day to day activities (which might I add- one is pregnant and due in 3 weeks) and ME-
Now think about this carefully- We had someone that handled the clients that had life and health insurance- we now have no one to handle that.
We had someone that handled all the personal lines (auto insurance and home insurance) we now have no one to handle that.
We had an AWESOME customer service representative- who was a jack of all trades- she was at the front desk as a receptionist, did quoting, checked policies, set up accounts, etc... She is no longer with us.
So.... do you think we have less work since they left? ABSOLUTELY not. Who do you think will be straddled with that work- I think you have figured it out... YES ME!!!!
Well- instead of being negative about it I have decided that I will do my best with a smile on my face- I will Honor God and keep giving my ALL in these difficult times.
When the decision was made to lay off 3 employees- it cut me deep- because there is not a performance issue with the employees- it is an economic issue that caused the lay off. I went home very sad- Thank you Paul for the moral support (while I cried on your shoulder).
Yesterday was a very emotional sad day. Many tears were shed.
I think for the first time since I have worked at Landini the entire office was SAD, quiet and emotionally spent.
So- in lieu of the situation at hand... I am fully aware that my life at Landini will not be the place it used to be. Paul and I are both praying for direction- That the Lord show us clearly what he wants of our lives and where he wants our lives.
Praise the Lord I have a job- Of that I am truly thankful- I will continue to Rejoice on the positives of the whole situation and pray for daily strength to make it through the day.
Pray with me wont you?
Most of you know how I post at times about my WONDERFUL staff! I must say that the group gets along really well and works well together. We help each other out when needed and we do it without complaining.
The horrible part of this story is that as of yesterday- When the group consisted of 9 people (that is including the owner) now we are down to 6. Yesterday we had a lay off at work. We are now left with the owner, the accounting lady (who only works 12 hours a week), one sales person, 2 support staff to do the day to day activities (which might I add- one is pregnant and due in 3 weeks) and ME-
Now think about this carefully- We had someone that handled the clients that had life and health insurance- we now have no one to handle that.
We had someone that handled all the personal lines (auto insurance and home insurance) we now have no one to handle that.
We had an AWESOME customer service representative- who was a jack of all trades- she was at the front desk as a receptionist, did quoting, checked policies, set up accounts, etc... She is no longer with us.
So.... do you think we have less work since they left? ABSOLUTELY not. Who do you think will be straddled with that work- I think you have figured it out... YES ME!!!!
Well- instead of being negative about it I have decided that I will do my best with a smile on my face- I will Honor God and keep giving my ALL in these difficult times.
When the decision was made to lay off 3 employees- it cut me deep- because there is not a performance issue with the employees- it is an economic issue that caused the lay off. I went home very sad- Thank you Paul for the moral support (while I cried on your shoulder).
Yesterday was a very emotional sad day. Many tears were shed.
I think for the first time since I have worked at Landini the entire office was SAD, quiet and emotionally spent.
So- in lieu of the situation at hand... I am fully aware that my life at Landini will not be the place it used to be. Paul and I are both praying for direction- That the Lord show us clearly what he wants of our lives and where he wants our lives.
Praise the Lord I have a job- Of that I am truly thankful- I will continue to Rejoice on the positives of the whole situation and pray for daily strength to make it through the day.
Pray with me wont you?
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