while I'm waiting

Well, the week came to an end without any definitive word about the job. Patience is a virtue, right? (she says tapping her fingers impatiently) But, God is doing something in this time, of that I am sure. So, no worries...

The song that keeps coming to me is  "While I'm Waiting" by John Waller. A sample from the lyrics are:

I'm waiting, I'm waiting on You Lord
And I am hopeful, I'm waiting on You Lord
Though it is painful, but patiently I will wait

And I will move ahead bold and confident

Taking every step in obedience

While I'm waiting I will serve You
While I'm waiting I will worship
While I'm waiting I will not faint
I'll be running the race even while I wait

I'm waiting, I'm waiting on You Lord
And I am peaceful, I'm waiting on You Lord
Though it's not easy no, but faithfully I will wait
Yes, I will wait.

ABOUT THAT JOB

Drum roll please.....

it is OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL. After weeks and months of waiting.... after paperwork and doctor reports and more paperwork.... finally today, I was hired.

WHOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!! 

And now I am laughing. Because after all that wait there is suddenly this big rush to get me to orientation and training. Like report-to-Orientation-Monday-at-7am- rush.

Um. not to be disrespectful or a trouble maker (no, not me) and as excited as I am to have this finally move forward, I do have a LIFE. If I was still working at another job there would have had to be, in good conscious, a 2 week's notice, right? Well, OK, so I am not working but still, I have a lot of things in the works next week and I can't just drop it all and forget it. As I said to the postmaster, I have commitments next week that I can't just walk away from. We will need to reschedule my orientation.

So I will report in 2 weeks to the "mother ship" in Seattle for 2 days of orientation. it almost feels a little anti-climatic after all the fuss to get me approved for the job. I feel special. I feel relieved. Whew.

Tonight my man and I are going out for a little celebratory date. Have a great weekend everyone!

Dangling Like A Carrot

It was waaaaaaay back in June that the job posting appeared. It took me a few days before I even decided to apply and it's been an interesting process since then.

In July I took the postal workers exam.

In August I was interviewed and later that month was directed to get my fingerprints, pee-in-a-cup and agree to the background check.

All systems seemed to be poised at "GO" when some i-dotting and t-crossing popped up. A form had been forgotten to be given to me and it has proven to be the biggest hurdle. It had to do with my physical ability to do the job. In the interest of full disclosure, and protection, of course the surgery to both of my rotator cuffs and lingering limitations were discussed. And documented. I had to end up seeing the orthopedic surgeon and have him sign off on it. This has taken WEEKS.

Currently, it seems we are waiting for someone, somewhere, to assign me an employee number so that I can begin my training.

Meanwhile I twiddle my thumbs and wonder.
Are they actually going to hire me?
Should I be looking for other work?
I have decided that for me to drive into town (30 min drive) the pay has to be more than minimum wage, or a damn exciting position to entice me.
And given my limited vocational training, the choices are NOT endless.

Just the waiting.