Wednesday, 10 June 2009

• There is no one like our God
  There is no one like You God
  
  everything You hold in Your hands
  
  I feel truly blessed to be working where I am working right now. In these tough economic times, finding a job can be really tough, but God knows what I need, and I will tell of what the Lord has been doing in my life. I've been working at Rogers now for the past 2 and a half weeks as a technical support consultant. Right now I am in training with 18 other people whom I am getting pretty familiar with. and I am really enjoying it. I am thriving in this environment, praise be to God.
  
  Back up a bit to how I even got this job. After graduating, I started applying for jobs. It took me a while to create my resume just the way that I liked it. And then began the process of searching through various job banks and what not. My qualifications and skills gained from school are very specific, and my experience none in my field. So finding positions that I really wanted were rare and when I found one I researched the company a bit, created a cover letter, submitted my application and hoped for the best. I probably handed out only 8 applications since I was looking for more of an entry level business analyst / Junior IT consultant positions that required minimal experience. There were barely any of these positions so out of the jobs I applied to only 2 I really wanted, and out of all 8 positions, only one called me back and set up a screening phone interview.
  That screening went well. I knew I was qualified and what not, but immediately after I realized many of the mistakes that I had made in this interview. Things such as the way my voice sounded, enthusiasm, and being better prepared for his questions. This I took as learning experience.
  anyways, I was very discouraged, since there were no jobs, and it was much more difficult than I had anticipated. I mean what good is a degree when you can't get a job?
  I started looking at other places, more specifically, looking directly at companies that I wouldn't mind working for, such as Rogers. went on their website and saw two positions that they were looking for, and completed their long online registration system and submitted an application along with doing their Thomas personality assessment.
  after doing that, I figured I might as well take a break from searching and being frustrated and should turn to and trust God. I mean He did say that he would supply all of my needs, and I knew that he is a God that answers prayers. I mean I NEEDed a job...
  
  so anyways, I didn't get a reply right away as you can imagine the sheer volume of applicants that they must receive. So by God's grace, at church, Ivan Lee, Pastor Jay's brother found out that I had applied to rogers recently and really wanted this job. Apparently he had just got hired on contract for rogers for one year, less than a month ago! and he said that if I handed him my cover letter and resume, he could pass it on directly to the recruiter and see if that ups my chances.
  Well he did, and I got a call the same day and did a phone screening interview on the spot (this time I was very prepared because of my first failure) and he wanted me to come in for a second interview and computer test the following Tuesday.
  When I got there, I was surprised with a written test about 6 pages long. all of it technical. How I passed this test was because recently I just bought a new laptop, and when I received it I had network problems and some of the settings were wrong on it. So I called dell to fix the problem and was on the phone with them for a very long time. Many of the questions I was able to answer because of that recent transaction with Dell. lol Praise God, everything happens for a reason.
  I passed the written test, moved on to the typing test which I passed with flying colors, then the interview, which went so smoothly. The manager was so cool and it was so relaxed and I was able to give so many examples of strengths and situations etc. I got a called within an hour of the interview for an offer, which I accepted gratefully.
  Praise the Lord!
  
  Out of the two positions I applied for at Rogers, I had received the better position. One that is somewhat aligned with my schooling, and definitely a great starting point for a great career. At Rogers there are limitless opportunities to move up in the organization. The benefits are amazing, including health and dental, pensions, Stock options, where they match an instant 20% in the first year and it increases the longer you work there. last but not least, 50% off of all Rogers services including discounts on most of their partners. In addition, the facilities are almost brand new, they have an outdoor basketball court, where they set up volleyball nets sometimes too. they have lounges with a Foosball table. Great location, only 20-30 min by bus. I am truly blessed.
  
  Training goes on for 8 weeks.
  most of the time in training, there is pure laughter, we play games most of the day. We have teams and we try to get points for a prize at the end of training. After training I get a certificate saying that I am a certified rogers technician for all wireless devices excluding Blackberrys and PDAs which I will learn later. Training I get Full Pay, and everyday I get off at least half and hour to and hour earlier and still get paid.
  
  I will be working here for a while. I am making solid relationships. I already know who all the christians are, and the other different religions. I am being a light, praying for my coworkers, and looking for opportunities to initiate spiritual conversations, but definitely being wise about it. allowing my fruits to speak more. Obviously, I am there to work, but I will not shy away from my greater purpose. I've been praying to God about this actually. I was scared about being content. Because it's easy to really focus on where I am at and forget the bigger reality. To put all my energy in succeeding in this environment, which I am, but to get side tracked from my call to ministry.
  I am definately here for a reason, and am learning oh so very much from it. such as how to minister to people in the workplace. but my real passion is to go to seminary. I haven't had anytime to check out any of the serminary schools in Toronto and looking online, the applications for an MDiv are so incredibly long. I emailed some schools and they requested that I come in directly to speak to them in person.
  
  Again God knows what I need. now next week, but the week after, instead of having to be at work by 8:30, my work schedule changes (just for that week) and I have to be in at 12pm till 8:30pm. This is amazing, because it gives me one week to check out the various seminary schools such as Tyndale, Toronto Baptist Seminary, and Knox college. Praise the Lord!
  In addition, after the 8 weeks of training. (4 weeks in class, 2 weeks ICU training, 1 week IPhone training, 1 Week Iphone ICU training) My status will change to part-time employee. This is amazing for me because it means that I can take part time seminary! I mean how perfect is this job for me. How great it our God? How great is it to be loved by Him, and forgiven by Him?
  I can always choose to take full-time hours if I want to later,or move up in the organization depending on God's will. but as of now, I am confident that seminary is where God wants me next.
  
  please keep me in your prayers. For his Glory, for my satisfaction, for the joy of all his people.
  For greater things that are to come, and greater things that are still to be done.
  
  
  

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