January 30, 2006

One job shot down

Looks like Albany, NY maybe off the map. Talked to GE last Thursday and said that while I was viewed favorably by GE, they had some changes in leadership and the direction of the project has changed and they don't need me. I don't know if that's just sugarcoating my rejection, but there it is. I am definitiely dissappointed and trying not to take it personally so that my self-esteem and confidence plummet.

I was at the lab late so I went for a stroll and a bite out to eat at Firehouse Subs up the road from GATech. The sub didn't fill me and I wanted to eat more, but didn't want to spend more of my personal spending money. Just so happened that a starving homeless man was asking for food/money. At first I ignored him and then decided he may make good conversation right now. So we went into City Cafe and had a decent time. These guys on the streets have been through so many job and personal rejections yet they keep coming back. I had nothing to complain about compared to these guys. Alyways helps to put things in perspective by talking to people who have been through ten times the stuff I'm in.

I applied for another position at GE Global Research Labs. We'll see about this one. In the meantime I fly to California this week and Boise next week. Pray that Lynn does not go into labor while I'm gone.

Posted by andyp at January 30, 2006 1:17 AM | TrackBack
Comments

I'm really disappointed too! You were so excited at the opportunity. We will continue to pray with you. We know God will guide and direct you and continue to sustain you as you seek His will. Sometimes I think the process itself is such a growth opportunity if we don't miss letting the Lord use it to fine tune us. I'm so grateful you are leaning on Him as you're stretched in new ways in your faith. Nothing's changed, He's still faithful! What an encouragement to have Him as our Provider. Keep keeping your eyes on Him. See ya tomorrow!

Posted by: cindy at January 30, 2006 7:09 AM

P.S. Be not weary in well doing, we'll reap if we faint not!

Posted by: cindy at January 30, 2006 7:12 AM

bummer :-( perhaps you're meant to be out west after all. I'm sure you'll end up where you're supposed to be.

Posted by: bobw at January 30, 2006 11:04 AM