Prayers for Wisdom, Please
Moderator: carlson1
-
Topic author - Senior Member
- Posts in topic: 4
- Posts: 3166
- Joined: Thu Sep 02, 2010 1:39 am
- Location: Bay Area, CA
Prayers for Wisdom, Please
On May 3rd, my job becomes a part-time position. I've got dibs on said position, if I want it, but PT ain't gonna cut it in the bills department. I'm debating whether I should just look for a new job straight away (including any possible options at the same company), or go back to school first. And whether I should take the PT gig in the meantime.
Thanks
-Dave
Thanks
-Dave
I am not a lawyer, nor have I played one on TV, nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, nor should anything I say be taken as legal advice. If it is important that any information be accurate, do not use me as the only source.
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
Dave you will be in our prayers for wisdom. Let us know how your employment works out.
-
- Senior Member
- Posts in topic: 1
- Posts: 587
- Joined: Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:18 am
- Location: Weatherford, Tx
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
My Dad has always told me that The Good Lord won't close a door without opening a window...I pray that the right opportunity comes along for you.
"When things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. I mean plum, mad-dog mean. Cuz' if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live nor win...that's just the way it is." - The Outlaw Josey Wales
-
- Senior Member
- Posts in topic: 1
- Posts: 10371
- Joined: Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:51 am
- Location: Ellis County
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
Praying for wisdom.
Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid.
John Wayne
NRA Lifetime member
John Wayne
NRA Lifetime member
-
- Senior Member
- Posts in topic: 1
- Posts: 5037
- Joined: Sun Mar 27, 2005 11:56 am
- Location: Irving, Texas
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
My prayers are with you both for wisdom and financial relief.
In October of 13 I was informed that my division would be closed (commercial A/C). I was to lay off all of my employees immediately and I would be kept on to close out any remaining commercial jobs until November 27. On the 27th I left that company and started my own company. With everyone's prayers and by the grace of God, it has been going like gangbusters since. I have brought on a partner to handle the residential side and even hired a few people to help with the work load.
I tell you this because you have just done the most important thing that you could. Ask for prayer. God will guide you. You just have to be willing to follow where he leads.
In October of 13 I was informed that my division would be closed (commercial A/C). I was to lay off all of my employees immediately and I would be kept on to close out any remaining commercial jobs until November 27. On the 27th I left that company and started my own company. With everyone's prayers and by the grace of God, it has been going like gangbusters since. I have brought on a partner to handle the residential side and even hired a few people to help with the work load.
I tell you this because you have just done the most important thing that you could. Ask for prayer. God will guide you. You just have to be willing to follow where he leads.
NRA-Benefactor Life member
TSRA-Life member
TSRA-Life member
-
- Senior Member
- Posts in topic: 1
- Posts: 1275
- Joined: Thu Jul 07, 2005 4:15 pm
- Location: Katy
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
Prayers for peace of mind and clarity in decisions.
Best of luck!
What kind of work do you do and what type of schooling are you contemplating?
Best of luck!
What kind of work do you do and what type of schooling are you contemplating?
NRA Lifetime Member
TSRA Lifetime Member
TSRA Lifetime Member
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
Prayers for your future. Can you work part time and attend school?
-
Topic author - Senior Member
- Posts in topic: 4
- Posts: 3166
- Joined: Thu Sep 02, 2010 1:39 am
- Location: Bay Area, CA
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
strider67 wrote:My Dad has always told me that The Good Lord won't close a door without opening a window...I pray that the right opportunity comes along for you.
When I started the thread, I was (in my head, anyway) really only asking for wisdom picking between four paths. I hadn't even considered that God might have something altogether different in mind. You're right, though, I do need to be more open to following where he leads, even if it's not somewhere I would've chosen for myself. And without that mindset, I could've totally missed the right opportunity for being too focused on my desired opportunity.RPBrown wrote:I tell you this because you have just done the most important thing that you could. Ask for prayer. God will guide you. You just have to be willing to follow where he leads.
Wow... you guys have packed a whole sermon for me into two sentences. It's succinct, to the point, and leaves plenty of time for loud worship music. Thank you both for pointing out where I might be going wrong. I'm not sure how this will change what I actually do to resolve the situation, but it will change how I approach it.
I am not a lawyer, nor have I played one on TV, nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, nor should anything I say be taken as legal advice. If it is important that any information be accurate, do not use me as the only source.
-
- Site Admin
- Posts in topic: 1
- Posts: 17787
- Joined: Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:31 pm
- Location: Friendswood, TX
- Contact:
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
I was going to copy RPBrown's post and agree along with adding my prayers. Obviously, I don't need to do the first part, so I'll just pray.Dave2 wrote:strider67 wrote:My Dad has always told me that The Good Lord won't close a door without opening a window...I pray that the right opportunity comes along for you.When I started the thread, I was (in my head, anyway) really only asking for wisdom picking between four paths. I hadn't even considered that God might have something altogether different in mind. You're right, though, I do need to be more open to following where he leads, even if it's not somewhere I would've chosen for myself. And without that mindset, I could've totally missed the right opportunity for being too focused on my desired opportunity.RPBrown wrote:I tell you this because you have just done the most important thing that you could. Ask for prayer. God will guide you. You just have to be willing to follow where he leads.
Wow... you guys have packed a whole sermon for me into two sentences. It's succinct, to the point, and leaves plenty of time for loud worship music. Thank you both for pointing out where I might be going wrong. I'm not sure how this will change what I actually do to resolve the situation, but it will change how I approach it.
Chas.
-
- Senior Member
- Posts in topic: 1
- Posts: 3509
- Joined: Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:52 pm
- Location: Alvin
- Contact:
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
praying for you
~Tracy
Gun control is what you talk about when you don't want to talk about the truth ~ Colion Noir
Gun control is what you talk about when you don't want to talk about the truth ~ Colion Noir
-
Topic author - Senior Member
- Posts in topic: 4
- Posts: 3166
- Joined: Thu Sep 02, 2010 1:39 am
- Location: Bay Area, CA
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
Thanks. My degree is in Computer Science, but I'm currently a live audio engineer. It's just a fancy way of saying that I make the band sound good (at least to me... at least most of the time...). I was planning on trying to go back for a MS in Physics, or maybe Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering, but I need to pray about it more. In any case, my undergraduate grades make it a long shot. I'm willing to put in the time and effort to start over and get another bull first (with better grades this time), but then there's some serious costs involved. Which brings me to...Lumberjack98 wrote:Prayers for peace of mind and clarity in decisions.
Best of luck!
What kind of work do you do and what type of schooling are you contemplating?
Thank you. The short answer is yes. If nothing else, I could take my employer up on their offer of part-time employment, work Fridays and Saturdays, and go to school Monday through Thursday (assuming there are no conflicts with required classes, of course). The problem is that I'd almost be working the graveyard shift, and that combined with daytime classes would lead to an... interesting... sleep "schedule". Plus, I don't want to have to request time off (and they've been very clear in the past that it's only a request until they grant it) to study for midterms. or if I'm just stuck on certain concept and need a bit more time with the books. It's my understanding that some number of TA jobs are typically available to graduate students. If I go back to school, I'll probably have to pursue that as a way to help defray the costs (though it's also my understanding that said TA jobs don't pay very well, so maybe not).RKirkwood wrote:Prayers for your future. Can you work part time and attend school?
I don't know... I'm leaning towards going back to school, but I'm just about to become dept-free, and I'd hate to get back into it without good cause. I'm going to call the admissions dept of a couple schools in the area, setup a appointments for hopefully next week, and pray on it.
I am not a lawyer, nor have I played one on TV, nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, nor should anything I say be taken as legal advice. If it is important that any information be accurate, do not use me as the only source.
-
- Senior Member
- Posts in topic: 1
- Posts: 7653
- Joined: Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:23 pm
- Location: Near San Jacinto
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
Nothing I can add. Just prayers for you as you go forward.
KAHR PM40/Hoffner IWB and S&W Mod 60/ Galco IWB
NRA Endowment Member, TSRA Life Member,100 Club Life Member,TFC Member
My Faith, My Gun and My Constitution: I cling to all three!
NRA Endowment Member, TSRA Life Member,100 Club Life Member,TFC Member
My Faith, My Gun and My Constitution: I cling to all three!
-
- Senior Member
- Posts in topic: 1
- Posts: 12329
- Joined: Sun Jun 12, 2005 3:31 pm
- Location: Angelina County
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
We are praying for more work for me & the SIL too. Will add you.
On the back to school decision too.
On the back to school decision too.
Carry 24-7 or guess right.
CHL Instructor. http://www.pdtraining.us" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
NRA/TSRA Life Member - TFC Member #11
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
Many young people pick a degree field in college which has limited earning potential so even though I am very big on education if you go that route for your masters ask yourself the big question, "what will I do when I grow up?" Whatever field you go into, make sure that you will want to spend your life at it and that it will pay the bills. Best of luck and I would think the part time work and continued education is the way to go but pick a field with a future. Get some specialty magazines in your potential new major and see what the job situation is in the want ads. Lot's of highly educated people in the unemployment lines.
Re: Prayers for Wisdom, Please
I used to work with a guy getting a PhD in history. However, he had no plans to change careers afterward. He did IT (and did it well) to pay the bills. He studied history because he had a passion for the subject, with no illusions about the market value of a History PhD.rotor wrote:Many young people pick a degree field in college which has limited earning potential so even though I am very big on education if you go that route for your masters ask yourself the big question, "what will I do when I grow up?" Whatever field you go into, make sure that you will want to spend your life at it and that it will pay the bills. Best of luck and I would think the part time work and continued education is the way to go but pick a field with a future.
sent to you from my safe space in the hill country