Well today I was suppose to turn in my work belongings but a Social workers job is never done. I still have so much to do. So I will be turning them in on Thursday. Man, 12 years...super crazy. I'm going to miss so much about this job. This has been my life.
I'm super excited and nervous about my new journey and pray that God continues to hold my hand or carry me through these next upcoming years.
I don't know how I missed day nine? I think it was because I was feeling everything else.
Day 9: I was thankful for empty workplace. I went into work on Saturday and got so much done. It was because there was no one to talk to me. For some reason, everyone likes to come into my office to talk? It's like that at both of my properties, smh. It feels good that the atmosphere in my office is welcoming but they also need to get the hint that it's time to leave. I'm going to really miss those office times with my staff. My new job, I don't think I will have an office. The "big" wigs have offices and there are alot of cubicles.
Day 11: Today, I'm thankful for my bed. Today has been a draining day. Saying good-bye to the people at one of my sites. We had our Thanksgiving dinner and there were over 70 people that stopped in to say good-bye and get to-go plates. Took pictures and received alot of hugs and nice gifts. Very nice send off.
I went into SW years ago to make a difference. My motto has always been, if I can help just one person, then I've done my job. Well years ago, that would be okay to say that but now everything is about money and quantity. I totally understand that reasoning but I've been more of a quality person myself. In reality, I'm sure you need a good mixture of quantity and quality.
In the SW field you may not always get to see the rewards of the seed you planted, watered, or nurtured. So you really have to lean on faith and hope that your clients are doing well. There are times that you do get to see the difference you make or they come back and say Thank you. Of course we don't do the work to hear that but when you do get a chance to hear it, it just does something inside of you. You get that secret rejoice of "Yes, I made a difference" or "Thank you Lord, I'm in the right field". Whatever the emotion, it's always a good one and it always helps confirm that you should be doing what you are doing or you are where you should be.
Well I gave my resignation notice a week ago from today. Since then, I've received more accolades, hugs, and thank you over the past week than I can remember when. I'm usually not a person that needs to hear that but it feels good to hear that right now. I've been getting encouragement and positive blessings for my future and my soul really needs to hear that right now. It's weird but it's helping me get through this time.
I'm thankful for people who are making a difference in other's lives. I've realized that I'm making a difference and there are some great people out there who really care about people and really want the best for people. Stay encouraged and know that you matter, you are making a difference even if you see nothing manifest and the world needs you.
I think this picture says it all. I'm ALWAYS so exhausted when I leave work. Today, I had an extra hour commute home due to a wreck on the highway and they shut it down for a couple of hours, can we say fun detour. Okay, it really was fun watching people's faces as many of them were mad or frustrated about the traffic. Why? Just roll with the traffic, find a good station, and get your camera ready (oh, only I do that) and enjoy the 2hr commute.
When I got home at 5:30p. I was asleep by 6p and woke up at 9:30p. I missed phone calls, dinner, shows, and the opportunity to enjoy the nice weather. Grr! I don't even have enough strength at times to even look for a new and better job! The life of a social worker!
It's 6 word Saturday. While I was writing this, I came up with 2 more sets of 6 words but I'll stop for now. Such a fun link up and and to see what other people come up with. Think of 6 words that describe your life. You can explain, blog about it, use a picture, or say nothing at all. Sometimes you don't even need words. Have fun! It really does come easy. Click on button below to link up.
I've had this picture hanging up on my office door for the past 8 years and it really is a conversation starter. What are your thoughts?
I used to look at this picture when talking with clients and think, I don't know. The toilet paper could be right. Everyone usually sides with the toilet paper until I remind them that some people clean the toilets with a toothbrush, scrub the tiles on the floor, or use as a foot scrubber (I've heard).
This past year, work life has been rough. People think my job is the easiest job in the world, that it's so much fun and since I'm single without kids that I have the perfect life too, with no kids or bills to hold me back. My job partners with a for profit company to provide social service. At my site, there are six people (3 office people and 3 maintenance) from the other company and just me from my organization. Everyday I would hear, Oh your job is so easy, you always do fun things, you wouldn't be able to do our job, it must be nice to get paid to play...The list can go on and on. I would always rebutal but they can not see past their tunnel vision. Beside providing assistance during the day for my adult clients, I run a after-school program and a toddler's program (starting next month). Well alot of people think working with kids is fun but it's funny because I can't get people to help volunteer. I won't say it's not fun but like with any job you have your ups and downs and when it's just one person providing a after-school program to 15-20 kids ages 4-17 it ca be very challenging when you have outcomes to meet, new programs you are required to create (while keeping the old one going), recruiting volunteers, mentoring kids, disciplining kids, communicating with parents (who don't want to communicate with you) and the list goes on. Working for a non profit, your job is not always guaranteed, I've been told that there may not be funding for my position after June. I was also homeless for three months living with family as student loans wanted their money now! I'm saying all this because there is more to someone's "job/life" than meets the eye.
I'm truly learning the meaning of the Joy of the Lord is my strength. It's more than just happiness or being happy. It first starts with removing the negativity out of your life. Yes, it's hard but just try.
This is going to be my new sign on the door
I've stopped defending my job and trying to convience "them/people" that I work just as hard or that being single is not always glamourous. So often in life, we all go through the toothbrush/toilet paper scenerio in conversations with people. What do you do for a living or what's going on in your life? Oh, I do this...Oh, I do this too...I bet you don't have to do this or they got me doing this...my kids/husband this or that...It can be endless. With the economy the way it is, it seems like it's more prevalent that we all are working harder for less pay sometimes, experiencing pay raise freeze or being laid off. So when we vent our frustrations, we get caught up about our situations and what we have to do that sometimes we overlook other people's situation or even give God the praise for the blessings we have.
During my Good Morning Girls bible study, we are studying the book of Ruth. As many times as I have read this book or heard it, this was the first time I really pondered over Orpah's life. We know Ruth's story but kindly dismissed Orpah's decision to go back home as the simple way out. When in reality, going back home is not always as easy as one thinks. Again we are quick to compare Ruth's and Orpah's decision to the situation they were going through when they were both called to do two different things.
We are all called to do different things. God has given us gifts for our appointed assignment. What if we brushed our teeth with the toilet paper or used the toothbrush to clean our booty. What ever we are called to do, we must do it with humility and give it 100%. Don't worry about getting accolades from others. God see and knows your true heart.
You may feel like life is throwing you a bunch of lemons, well throw them up to God, he will turn them into your blessings-not lemonade. Just know that what God has for you it is for you. He will bring you out of any situation and you will rise above your situation. It may seem like you have the worst job/life in the world...don't let the enemy fool you, God is bigger than our situation.
Be encouraged if you are in a situation that is not going your way or you don't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Jeremiah 29:11 says "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Thank you Lord for blessing me with a job where I can make a difference. Thank you for being my strength when I think I can't go on. You are my provider, comforter, and peacemaker. I pray that I will continue to look up to you for guidance in all areas of my life. Continue to help me to count my blessings and to see those blessings that I miss. Thank you for loving me for me. In Jesus name, Amen.
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