Back in the Saddle again

For the textually impaired I'm so sorry that this post isn't too filled with photos of all those cute girlies I've been dating lately. Instead I figured I'd update you all on my current financial situation.

With the purchase of my newest gal(Bike that is) my funds have become somewhat dryer than they normally are. So in light of me being broke(r), I decided to get a job. Ever since the great collapse of 2008 jobs have started becoming rarer than a Picachu Pokemon Card. My friend and landlady Chelsey was fired from her job a month ago, and still has yet to find a suitable job. It seems that belts are being tightened all around and so I was ready to put in fight.

For the last couple of weeks I've been eyeing every "now hiring" sign I've seen. I've run the gambit from Pizza Delivery Man, to Call Center, and nothing was feeling right. Truth be told I really wanted to work in a bike shop again, but I'm three years out of the loop and most shops here are cutting back as it is.

I figured it wouldn't hurt though so I filled out a couple resumes, and applications. Circled them around town, and didn't think much of it. To get a job as a bike shop was going to be a long shot and I was ready to move on to less favorable climes if nothing turned up.

My first two stops were Barries Ski and Bike, and Rob's Bike Shop. Neither was looking too good, but I knew Rob and he'd hired John last summer so I thought I had a chance. My last stop was Scott's Ski and Sports. I didn't have anymore copies of my resume, and so I just asked the guy at the counter if the store was hiring for the summer. He affirmed my suspicions of a no, and so I shrugged my shoulders and said I'd worked in a shop before and so I figured I asked. As he heard that his attitude completely changed. He asked if I had experience as a mechanic, which I don't(I'm NO mechanic in the least), which I told him no. He asked if I'd be willing to learn and so I said sure. He gave me an application which I filled out and brought back.

I wanted it to be perfectly clear that I was under qualified Mechanic, and even though I wanted the job I didn't want to give the owner false pretenses. To my suprise when I brought my application back the owner sat me down and we had an interview then and there. He asked me some questions, and said he'd talk to the mechanics about me to see if they'd be willing to take me under their wings.

At this point I began praying really hard that everything would work out. I was more concerned with getting a job, and knew the Lord would take care of me. I didn't have to work in a bike shop, but I really wanted too(employee discounts rock!!!).

Next thing I know I'm working as a wrench for Scott's Ski and Sports. I never would've dreamed of being hired as a mechanic, but here I am getting to do what I love to do. In all honesty everyday at work is very humbling as I'm aware at how far from being a mechanic I truly am. I just wanted to let everyone know how blessed I've been though. Times are tough for lots of people. I know many of my friends who've taken on hard jobs because it paid, and here I am. I do one afternoon of job hunting. I apply at three bike shops that shouldn't be hiring at all, and I walk away with a job. One that in all honesty I'm not qualified for.

It's amazing how the Lord has blessed me, and it's quite possible he does it just make sure I know who's really running the show. Which is fine by me...it's alot easier than trying to do it all myself.

So there you have it...my little miracle of the week. I hope everything is working out for those who read this.