Something I don't often talk about is my beliefs in religion and God. It's always a difficult subject to cover with such a wide spectrum of opinions and cultures. I feel that everyone has a right to make their own decisions. This is a post that helps me feel more comfortable saying that God is watching over me.
The world is a complicated place and at times can feel like there is no order. Other times things fall into place almost like they were meant to. For me, many of the big changes that happen feel like they were a part of a bigger plan. This time is no exception.
Since May this year I have not had a steady job outside of my freelance photography gigs. I relied on savings, friends offering work on shoots and even a one time blood donation that paid me $500 because it involved research for cancer patients.
Things were not bad for me but it came to a point where I had to stay home and save the little money that I had to pay the bills. I worked on editing photos for the few jobs I got as well as some personal photos. I lost touch with friends and it got boring. In November I began to realize that I was not going to be able to make enough money beyond the holidays to pay my bills so I had to find a steady job. Things did not go well. I went to retailers and applied but the time for seasonal hiring had just passed me by. I was too late. Through December I followed a few leads but had no responses. I wasn't discouraged but it wasn't looking good.
Right about the end of December I also got back in touch with a friend and she mentioned wanting to get serious about running, something I knew a good deal about. Since I wanted to get back into it we decided to start running together. We ran for two weeks and talked about getting more people involved. A few days later I receive a call from this friend mentioning a running group that meets every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at one of the local malls. They train runners for marathons and half-marathons for a fee but running with them is free on Thursdays.
I decide to join her and see what it's like. I'm optimistic because it is always easier to run with a group. After the first day I decide to go on Thursdays to take advantage of the free run. This was about two and a half weeks ago.
All the while this is happening I am still looking for work. After the new year I agreed with my mother to get help with a work agency to find something for me. After calling and emailing a few places my opportunities look slim because my photography experience is difficult to apply to office applications. My mother then tells me of a few places to go in person.
The morning I decide to go in person started badly with the first agency telling me they required at least three years of office experience for anyone they help. I walked out of there thinking this was going to be a waste of my time. The second office was a bit different. As soon as I walk through the door I see a person in the doorway to their office and I'm thinking..."Wait a second".
Standing there with the same look on her face as mine is one of the women from the group I just started running with. We both take a moment to laugh at the situation and she starts asking what I'm doing there. After a brief explanation we go to her desk and she begins to tell me about an opportunity that just opened up. It is a very relaxed environment and it has opportunity for a full-time position. She then takes a moment to look at the address on my resume and she says that the job is located on the same street. I later find out this place is just five minutes from where I live.
We start getting the paperwork ready and within twenty four hours I am hired. I am officially starting work tomorrow (January 11) at 8:30am. The guy who will be training me is supposedly getting ready to retire and it looks like I will end up taking over for him when he leaves.
There are so many things that fell into place that it just boggles my mind about the timing of it all.
On a side note, this new job will definitely slow down the progression of my photography career but it won't stop it from happening. It will actually help me gain the funds to buy equipment. I will only be able to do things on the weekends or evenings now but it will take care of the more important priorities of paying my bills.
I look forward to where this road may lead me. And I hope to say it may be something big.
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