Wednesday, May 11, 2011
We don't know all the fine details yet, but James has been heired for a new job to be Demand Planner for the American distribution site of a French company called Petzel!
James has been applying and interviewing for other jobs for about a year now as he began to feel that his current job was not leading him anywhere. It got to the point when he would tell me about a new job opportunity out there I would glance at it then go on with my life, even when an interview came I never got very excited because well, excitment only led to dissapointment in the end. I know that may sound self centered but it's very hard to be hopeful when nothing ever comes of it. Also, every job that seemed to be the one always seemed to have a flaw in one way or another. In hopes that James would be able to move on from his current job I would put that flaw on the back burrner and really wish that he could gain a better opportunity. Still nothing.
We even went through a long process of applying twice and getting fairly far in the interview process, including a personal call from one of the head honchos, to a job with Ragnar. We love running the Ragnar races and thought that this would be as exciting as ever to work for them. The flaw? Travel time. I wasn't excited to say goodbye to my husband so often, but again, I really wanted him to move on in his career. James worked very hard for his presentation for this job. He didn't get it. Sigh. Frown. Shoulders fall. Move on with life.
All along we never forgot that he did still have a job unlike many people we know in these economic hard times. And, even if it wasn't a job that seemed to be going anywhere, he was very close to home. I love the fact that he doesn't have to leave for work until 8:30 and can still be home before the 5:00 hour. I also love dropping by his work to say hi or have lunch with him. The kids ask every time we drive by if we can go see Daddy, and we drive by a lot because, well, he's right in the middle of all my running around. We would often thank Heavenly Father for these blessings.
Then James showed me the job posting for Petzl. It looked great, much like all the other jobs. Then I learned that it was also located in the Free Port Center, closer (if possible) than is current job. My heart fluttered. I immediately said a prayer asking if we could please be blessed with an opportunity to pursue this job. Days and weeks passed and like most of the other jobs I had forgotten all about it.
Then James got an email requesting an interview. This was something to be excited about, but he has had several interviews before, even call backs and nothing came of them. So, we tried not to be too worked up. We even decided to not tell anyone about this job, beyond our parents. We were tired of getting them excited too then nothing coming of it.
James has recently been attending Weber State for his MBA. He has enjoyed both classes so far and has many extra opportunities like a recent interviewing workshop. I immediately pulled the packet back out that he had gotten from this workshop and began rereading it to him, refreshing his memory of the excellent tips that were received. I was going to do everything in my power to help him nail this interview.
We also began praying, fervently. We'd included the job opportunities in our prayers in the past, but this job was different, there wasn't anything we were hesitant about. So, we went up a notch in our pleading to the Lord.
The interview was on a Saturday morning and it when great, even fantastic. But, they wanted to interview one other person. We would hear on Monday if they wanted James to come in and do a second interview during the week, then by Friday, if we were the pick, we would have an offer.
Saturday was long. So many questions and wonderments were going on. We'd felt this before with the Ragnar job though and kept pushing them back protecting us from the seemingly inevitable "Thank you for interviewing the position has been filled" response.
Sunday we fasted.
Sunday night we didn't sleep very well. I thought, I cannot do this all week.
Monday James got an email. Peggy, the woman who interviewed him stated that she was so confident in him that they were going to skip the second interview and go a head with the job offer process!
WOW! I mean can you get a better compliment?!
James was still at work, so he couldn't express his full emotions but, I was taking care of that at home for him. I couldn't help the tears of joy from flowing. I immediately went to my room, shut the door and said a very thankful prayer to our loving Heavenly Father. I still don't feel like I've adequately thanked Him for this blessing that is before us.
We realize that he hasn't even started the job yet, but it is one of those things that you can just feel is right. Like finding your future spouse. There are a lot of people out there that would work and even provide a happy marriage, but then there's the one you finally pick and they are above and beyond what you ever imagined and instead of a happy marriage, it is one filled with great joy and wonderment.
Can you tell I'm excited for our new adventure to begin?
Did I mention a trip to France for James?
We'll keep you updated.
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5 comments:
We are SO excited for you guys! I loved reading this post Ann. I can just feel your joy radiating through it. I am sure James will do great there and how awesome that it is closer! Looks like you might have to be a stow-away in his suitcase on the trip to France, are you kidding me? So awesome! Good luck on your new adventure!
I'm so happy for you guys! I'm so glad that you won't have to move far away for a job opportunity. Congrats on the new job!!
So glad it worked out! We were praying for you guys, too! Now, you just need to drop the kids off in NC and then head to France with James when he goes! Congrats!
Congratulations you guys! That's a great post Ann. Although, after watching that video Dad want's to make sure James has good life insurance. There were too many people falling off of mountains. ;)
We too are excited for you guys. We are so proud of both of you and the dedication you have for life. Good Luck James!!!
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