It's been over fourteen years since my last job interview. Before that, I had put in five years at Half Price Store, now known as Gordman's, but needed a job in Moberly, MO. I had plenty of experience and was hired on the spot after my interview, at Family Dollar. I worked there until right before getting married. We were pregnant soon after the wedding, and I wasn't a very good pregnant person, and I have been mom ever since. Now scattered among all that, I had my own business that a friend trained me for and helped me get started, doing virtual tours and real estate photography for some great realtors at ReMax in Jefferson City. I also put in two Christmas seasons helping unload trucks, price toys, and stocking shelves at KBToys store before they went out of business...but for that one, I didn't interview either, because I knew the manager. My current job, I work for one of my best friends, as her assistant at a small office, and I was hired without an interview for that position, as well as for the one I do on the side for them taking their real estate pictures. So, its been a really long time.
I wish there was a way to truly account for the many skills that a mom and home manager possesses. Especially if you add in the sewing skills, clothing construction, wedding gowns and quilts and bags made. Being able to cope with change on a daily basis as well as the big huge earth shattering changes.
Since my last interview, I have owned my own part time businesses. I have paid all the monthly bills for home and business for 14 years. I have given of myself to my children. I have volunteered big time hours to my local men's roller derby team. I have taken some family pics. I have made at least four different wedding gowns for different people, and all the bridesmaid ones for one of those weddings as well. I have gone back to school and finished my degree, at the top of my class. I have learned to be a better person with sees the good in things and finds things to be thankful for even in earth shattering moments. I have learned to trust God and His goodness and love for me in oh so many settings. I have grown as a friend and a mom.
Hopefully, I have also grown in confidence in who I am. And hopefully it will show.
I may be injured, again, but I want to go into this interview in His confidence, knowing that no matter what happens, I did my best for Him and exploring all the options that He puts in front of me.
