I've been burning the late-night oil lately - both with gatherings with friends and the vagaries of urban transit. I ended up running late at a meeting at work yesterday, for instance - and really got bollixed up in transit. I got on what I thought was the last regular "express shuttle" bus, and it sat for 20 minutes for no apparent reason whatsoever. Then I missed the last regular "rush-hour" train down south - and ended up sitting an hour downtown. Then a 40 minute "whistle-stop" train ride - and it was nearly 9:00 PM (when I'd left the office at 6:15).
Tonight was more of the same - left the 7 PM AA meeting at about 8:20, stopped for dinner with a sponsee, and missed the 9:20 southbound train from Hyde Park out to the ghetto. The 10:20 showed up at 10:40, and I got back about 11:20.
That's why it's just before 1 AM, and I'm still not in bed.
But I got fantastic news today - it seems that (after only a week and a half) the folks at my new temporary assignment are happy enough with me that they want to make me a permanent guy! Yes, with benefits and everything! As a Kansas friend would say, "Woo-HOOO!"
Considering that on September 15th, I didn't think I'd be working until October 15th - and that on October 10th, I didn't think I'd be working at all after October 15th - this is like a dream come true. It's a great fit between my experience, my desire to be of service, and some specific skill-sets that they don't have.
For all of this, I give thanks to God - and to everyone who has kept me and sustained me - emotionally, spiritually, and financially. I literally could not have survived without your support. "Thank you!" is such a mild-mannered word for what I'm feeling!
So - happy Friday, y'all...
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Congrats, Steve! Shows ya just never know, eh?
Steve, I'm so happy to hear that your job situation seems to be working out! I kind of know how you feel; I was a temp for a year and a half with my current employer before I took a job with them, and it was such a relief to know I was going to have benefits and a more stable job, rather than wondering each week if my assignment would be ending. Now I'm leaving and will be job-hunting again...the cycle just continues!
Wooooo Hoooo from California!!!
God is taking caring of you.
One more wooohoooo! from Canada :)
Just think of all the energy freed up for other things!
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