what do you think…?
by micah on January 10, 2006
I’m trying to figure out what to do with my life 🙂 Well…I guess at least trying to figure out what “direction” to take. As far as work goes, I’m still trying to get hired as a medical interpreter at Erlanger (since I don’t think I want to be in the restaurant buisness for too much longer). I called someone in authority at Erlanger today and she said that she would be having a meeting with her boss on Friday to see whether they would open up an interpreter position now or later. I would appreciate prayers that God would open up the position quickly if that is where he wants me to be, or that he would make it clear that I should be doing something else.
Some other very intersting options that have been laid before me:
I have been informally asked to consider working with the youth groups at church–perhaps even coming to be the “youth pastor.” I don’t know if it is a paid position, so I would still need to have another job
I have also been informally invited by some missionaries in Vina Del Mar, Chile, to come fill in the vacancy left by a two-year missionary who worked primarily with University ministry outreach. I was particularly invited because they wanted someone who could pick up where the previous person left off.
I myself have considered maybe finding a job doing graphics design type stuff, but I don’t yet know what opportunities exist in that area.
I have been doing some odd jobs for a Christian foster care and adoption agency, Mercy’s Chosen Children (founded by the person I worked for in college), and was offered a job a long time ago (maybe doing information management or maybe being a caseworker for hispanics). The “job” was contingent on the agency being able to support another employee, but nothing has really happened–yet
Another interesting possibility is that Uncle David has said Lifeway may have openings working with Hispanics.
My parents have also suggested that I get into photography on a more professional level
All these things interest me to one degree or another. If any of you has any suggestions or idea, I would love to have your input. And, in any case, I would certainly appreciate prayer that God would give me the wisdom to know where to start, and how I can best use my time and the gifts he has given me to be a blessing to others and bring glory to his name.
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sorry about all the longs posts – I didn’t realize i was writing so much!!! 🙂
Micah,
I’m sorry about your job/career situation. I’ll be praying that god will open up the right doors. Are you interested in going back to Chilie? That might be fun. But, we’d all miss you, as I/m sure you’re mom/dad and siblings would as well. I talked with the director of the International Dept. just before Christmas. He didn’t have anything at the time. I know the Director of our largest Customer Service Center (about 100 people)pretty well. She often has CS jobs open. Not international,though. I don’t know if you are interested in moving to Nashville, but if you are, let me know. I am sure that you could get some type of job at LifeWay. I know many, many people who come to LifeWay and after 6 months (policy) get closer to getting into their desired job/career. Just let me know if you want me to help you get in front of some people.
Uncle David
Thank you, Uncle David. I have wondered a few times if I would like to move somewhere and I think Nashville would be a nice palce (especially since you all are there). I’ll definitely keep LifeWay in mind – especially if things don’t work out with Erlanger.
I think I might be interested in going back to Chile. Probably most of my LACK of interest is fear of the (at least apparent) “unknown” – which in my case would be the “adult” side of Chilean culture. Then again, I have realized that I tend to shy away from (good) things I’m afraid of – and I’ve begun to wonder whether I SHOULD do those things which I’m afraid of if fear is the only thing holding me back.
I’ll pray for the Lord’s leading. The Chile situation would be interesting and you would be good at it. But we would miss you. But I guess thats no reason not to take it.
I think it would be exciting to see you go back to Chile – even if only for a while. It would give you good experience that would be harder to come by in the States. And it would be a good “test” for you to see if you think God is calling you back there full time. Just a thought…