Today's Thought(s)

Well, let's see.....what can I write about today? I guess I can tell you about the new job I'm learning. Just to give some background information, I have been at this job with General Dynamics since March 9th. I was laid off from my job of 14 years on Feb. 5th. I was the primary order entry person and figured that my job was safe....not that I felt like I was above everyone and didn't think I should lose my job, but just thought they would keep the one with the most experience instead of throwing it on someone who had very little clue as to what was going on as far as order entry was concerned. But, I wasn't shocked either and had pretty much prepared myself for the possibility. Was I afraid or worried over losing my job? Not really. I didn't go into a panic and even spent the first two weeks just chilling out and not making any effort to look for a job. I was at peace.

Someone mentioned going to Elwood Staffing to see if I could find a job through them. After filling out an application, I was sent a email to come in and fill out more paperwork. After doing so, I was immediately told that they may have a job for me with General Dynamics doing warehouse work. So a week and a half after filling out the initial application, I started my new job. My friend, Mark, said that was a sign that I am one of HIS (God's) because he provided me with a job so soon.

After 3 months of mindless data entry, they finally paired me with the two guys who handle shortages. I cannot stand doing work that doesn't challenge me or doesn't require much thinking. I told Mark one time that I may not look like much, but I do have it where it counts. I don't know if people look at me and automatically assume that I am lacking in the brains department but that seems to be the case alot of times. My team leader made the comment a couple weeks ago that the project she was giving me to do at the time "didn't require much brains to do".....I didn't know whether to take that as an insult or what!!! I wanted to ask her if that was why she was giving it to me.

Anyway, this new job is definitely making me think and think HARD!!! I love it!!!