As arranged, I went to ROI Solutions today to meet with the Kelly Services representative. When I got there, I was told I needed to wait. While I was waiting, I happened to notice a jacket on a hanger at the front desk. The jacket looked very familiar to me. Then I realized why: it was my jacket. I had left it behind at work during the fall and never got it back. I was glad to see that it was still intact. I wasted no time in informing the front desk that it was mine and taking it back into my possession. It was a delayed but welcome answer to the prayers we had said about it. I was able to take it out to the car to Amy.
When I got back in, Kayla informed me that Matt (the Kelly Services rep) was tied up with a client in Provo and that she would call me to come back and meet with him as soon as he got there. So, we went home. I kid you not: We had no sooner pulled into the driveway of the trailer when the phone rang. It was Kayla, reporting that Matt was back at ROI and waiting to meet with me. So, we went back.
Matt and I had a lovely and upfront chat. He asked about how I had liked that job (which I did, very much), what kind of new job I was looking for (he asked about sales and thanked me for honestly telling him I wouldn't like or do well with a sales job), what my pay was (he mentioned he would try to find me a better-paying opportunity) and my preferred work shift (I indicated to him that I preferred to work in the evenings so I had my mornings and afternoons free to see the doctor).
He also asked me if I had any restrictions or limitations as far as my health went. I candidly told him that I was struggling with a few things and that this might at times make my attendance at work spotty. I told him in the same breath, though, that I had been told that when I was there, I was one of the most on-task people ever. He thanked me for my candor, said he didn't see my health as a roadblock to finding a good fit for me and that he'd work to quickly do so. He was pleased when I told him I would also be doing some looking on my own and that I had in fact applied for one position already. He promised to e-mail me later today to update my resume and my record with Kelly Services, including my new address. So I am just waiting to hear from him.
In the meantime, I was checking into a few things online, and I came across a Facebook message from an old friend I made in my parent's ward. He spoke of the fact that he had been divorced and for a while had turned bitter against the Church as a result of the way the divorce went down. Then one day, he heard a voice in his head, telling him that I had so much more reason to be bitter against the Lord than he himself did, and I was faithfully living the gospel. The thought came to his mind: "What's your excuse?" While he was sorting all of this out, he's kept an eye out for my Facebook posts about my posts here on this blog. He said it touched him how focused I was on all the good things that are going on with the Church. This led him to embrace fully once again the gospel he had turned his back on for a while. He closed by thanking me for my example.
This was great to hear about. I sometimes wonder if my blog is making a difference for anyone, and, though I've been told by many people that they appreciate my example of living the gospel in the midst of deep trials, I never have felt very profoundly that anything I'm doing is having a positive effect on anyone. It made me feel good to hear from my friend that I at least made a difference in his life.
As I pondered over the message from my friend, the words of a couple of scriptures combined into one thought came powerfully to the forefront of my mind. "And if it so be that ye should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father! And now, if your joy will be great with one soul that ye have brought unto me into the kingdom of my Father, how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!"
I feel like Alma and the sons of Ammon to glory in my God, not because I am anything unique or special, but because others have been positively impacted by my example. I greatly treasure my association with all of my brethren and sisters in the Lord's kingdom. And I feel that I better understand now what it means to have a "fulness of joy."
That each of us may live in such a way as to enable us to be blessings for and make differences in the lives of the people we are surrounded by daily is my humble prayer as I close this blog post in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
My meeting with Kelly Services/How Great Shall Be Your Joy
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What are your skills? What kind of work are you looking for?
ReplyDeleteI am a people person. I can type 60-80 words per minute. I am an Eagle Scout. I have had 1-1/2 years experience in a call center and have loved it. I am looking to obtain work anywhere where I can make a difference in people's lives. I do not want a sales job. I don't have the patience or temperament to try and get people to buy something if they don't want it. I have had loads of leadership opportunities and have been looked to as one who knows what he's talking about and can be trusted to get things done right in the absence of a supervisor. Anywhere where I can be working with people and making a difference in their lives for the better, I am willing to work. I do have some health issues that may prevent me periodically from getting to work, but when I am able to be at work, I am one of the most committed and dedicated and on-task employees a company could ever want. The last job I had was full-time and paid $10.50 an hour. I am looking for something that might be better pay. I am looking for something that is within 10 miles of the Orem area so I don't have to go far. Thanks for your interest and concern.
ReplyDeleteI live in Idaho Falls just a few hours north of Orem. I met my wife in Orem. I work to two jobs. My part time job is with Melaleuca. I know we are 3 to 4 hours north but You should look into it. They have full time and part time and hot shot positions. I am only scheduled four times a month and extra shift are available all the time if Ned it.
ReplyDeleteI'll look into that. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'll look into that. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI looked into it. Unfortunately, it sounds like I would have a six-hour commute each day if I were to do that. In view of my health, a six-hour commute combined with an eight-hour work shift would be too much to handle. Because of my medical issues, relocating for work is unfortunately not an option. Sounds like a great opportunity. I unfortunately wouldn't be a good fit for it. I have the skills, make no mistake about that. The problem is mainly the commute, the long days, and my health. But thanks for thinking of me.
ReplyDeleteI looked into it. Unfortunately, it sounds like I would have a six-hour commute each day if I were to do that. In view of my health, a six-hour commute combined with an eight-hour work shift would be too much to handle. Because of my medical issues, relocating for work is unfortunately not an option. Sounds like a great opportunity. I unfortunately wouldn't be a good fit for it. I have the skills, make no mistake about that. The problem is mainly the commute, the long days, and my health. But thanks for thinking of me.
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