I have some great news to inform everyone of, I want to apologize for being late with this post. I was busy all day yesterday with no access to a computer. When Graham and I did get home, I was so exhausted. I fell asleep around 8pm. I finally woke up around 10am. But, I needed that sleep. Yesterday, I went into a working interview at Alaska Veterinary Clinic. I really enjoyed the people. They already knew my name, knew that I am working at Pet Emergency Treatment, and they knew that I worked nights. I was immediately impressed. This were things I had told the office manager last week at the sit down interview. Of course, it was busy when I walked in at 9. Monday morning at a veterinary office, that's normal. So, it took me a few minutes to figure out who I was going to be following around that morning. But, once I was up to speed with everything. The morning went good. They were impressed that I knew how to work their computer system, they were kinda blown away I could do so many things on the computer so quickly. They repeated themselves so many times, saying, "man you are so fast," when they were showing me the computer system. I was introduced to several of the doctors, they were very nice. I think we can get along really well, once I get to know them better and I get familiar with their routines and how they like to work things. The whole office had a family atmosphere and everyone seems to like each other. Close to noon, when the interview was suppose to be over. The head doctor(aka medical director) said, "we want you to work here." they said they were excited to meet me and really want me work with them. So, we discussed when I could start and my pay. I will be starting on Nov.2. I will be working mon-wed and fridays-7am-6pm with a hr lunch break. Then about 1 saturday a month from about 9a-12p. I will get 14/hr. So 40hrs a week plus few extra hours a month for the saturday. So, no more nights for me!! I do have to finish my month at PET, but after that no more. All I could think after I left was, "thank you Lord and no more PET"
I will be able to have my weekends back!
I am looking forward to having a normal schedule, getting to know my co-workers, and getting to know the clients that use this clinic. It will be so nice to be able to see a person walk-in and know them.
Thanks everyone for their prayers!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
And the story continues.....
So, Heres what happened today,
I had the phone interview for Alaska Veterinary Clinic. It went really well I think. The office manager wanted to set-up an in person interview for next week. We arranged it for this coming tues at 10am. She said that she was really excited to meant me.
Last night, thrusday night,
I was dwelling on all the events of the day and everything that happened at my working interview. I just had this strange feeling in my spirit that clinic(VCA Alpine) was not where i needed to go. I had this feeling once before when concerning a job back in Denver. God was telling me not to accept a position at a store, even though at that point i was trying to desperately to find a part-time job. Within, a week I had accepted a job at a veterinary clinic that was that best schedule a student could ask for. I stayed there for a liitle over a year while i finished school. I trusted God then and He worked everything out then. So why am i unsure now? I think God is trying to tell me to not accept that position. I was just in shock that I could have gotten a call from other clinic that very evening that I got home from a working interview at somewhere else. Even though, i think i made a god impression at my working interview at VCA Alpine and the people were really nice. The schedule would be alot nicer than what i have now. Something inside me is saying "no" that this is not the "right" place for me. I know I want to run from my current job as soon as i possiblely can. i am trying my hardest to make october my last month at PET ER. The Alaska Vet Clinic has even better hours, better equipment, but the down side is that there are several doctors working there instead of just a couple. But, I got a really good feeling in the phone with the office manager.
Just keep praying that God opens the right door for mr and gives me wisdom on making the right decision.
I had the phone interview for Alaska Veterinary Clinic. It went really well I think. The office manager wanted to set-up an in person interview for next week. We arranged it for this coming tues at 10am. She said that she was really excited to meant me.
Last night, thrusday night,
I was dwelling on all the events of the day and everything that happened at my working interview. I just had this strange feeling in my spirit that clinic(VCA Alpine) was not where i needed to go. I had this feeling once before when concerning a job back in Denver. God was telling me not to accept a position at a store, even though at that point i was trying to desperately to find a part-time job. Within, a week I had accepted a job at a veterinary clinic that was that best schedule a student could ask for. I stayed there for a liitle over a year while i finished school. I trusted God then and He worked everything out then. So why am i unsure now? I think God is trying to tell me to not accept that position. I was just in shock that I could have gotten a call from other clinic that very evening that I got home from a working interview at somewhere else. Even though, i think i made a god impression at my working interview at VCA Alpine and the people were really nice. The schedule would be alot nicer than what i have now. Something inside me is saying "no" that this is not the "right" place for me. I know I want to run from my current job as soon as i possiblely can. i am trying my hardest to make october my last month at PET ER. The Alaska Vet Clinic has even better hours, better equipment, but the down side is that there are several doctors working there instead of just a couple. But, I got a really good feeling in the phone with the office manager.
Just keep praying that God opens the right door for mr and gives me wisdom on making the right decision.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
TWO Possible new open doors.....
Today I had a working interview at another veterinary clinic. It is called VCA Alpine. I was there from about 8am-3:30pm. I really liked the people. It was a much more relaxed environment. I think I made a good impression to the doctors and the office manager. They have their techs work 4- days a week, for 4- 10 hr shifts. Their office hours are 7a-7pm mon-fri and 8am-6pm on saturdays. They are not opened on sundays so I would always have sundays off. I really liked the way the schedule was designed. The only "cons" about the job would be that alot fo their equipment is out-dated including their computer system. They are running on a "DOS" based program. It is going to take me a while to really know how to truely work that computer system, but the employees are really great. They know that the computer system is very outdated and can be confusing on how to get through. All in all, it was a good day. I had a good time. They really sympathesized with me on working nights. They very impressed that I could work them in an ER environment. The office manager said that they had another interview with other candidate and that they were thinking of making "call backs" as soon as Monday!
Then, this evening- I got another call from another vet clinic. They wanted to set-up an phone interview for tomorrow morning, This one is called Alaska Veterinary Clinic. Their hours are 7:30a-6pm Mon-fri and 9a-12p on saturday. So, I'll give an update on that if everything goes well.
Just keep praying!
Then, this evening- I got another call from another vet clinic. They wanted to set-up an phone interview for tomorrow morning, This one is called Alaska Veterinary Clinic. Their hours are 7:30a-6pm Mon-fri and 9a-12p on saturday. So, I'll give an update on that if everything goes well.
Just keep praying!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
The light is growing brighter
I am sorry this is late, but I want to say first that we did get our car back the next day. It is running great. A new technician took over the next morning it "magically" started back up.. huh uh... I was at work all day that day so I didn't have to deal with the mechanic so I was happy just to have the car back. They didn't charge us for what they had to fix to make it "magically" start working. So I know this is really late, but here is our car:)
We are happy with it.
As for some other news
job wise: I am looking for another job. I am trying my best to make October my last month there at PET ER. I have gone by lots of places and dropped off my resume. I went by five places(one doesn't count because I went to walk-in and I saw a sign on the door that they were closing for business on sept 30.) So I went back to my car and scratched that clinic off my list. I did get a call-back from a clinic and set-up a working interview for next week. Which I thought was super great because, I am skipping a step, I have not had an actually "interview" with anyone there. I just went in and dropped my resume off. One clinic today seemed really interested, but could only offer my part-time. I said I would be interested in whatever they could offer. Anyway, we'll see what happens for that. Please be praying, God has to open up another door for me. I talked with my boss and she finally agrees with me that I am not made for emergencies. I tried to tell her that last month but she wouldn't listen to me. She wants me to focus on findings a new job by the end of october. I honestly want to leave for even more reasons than i have talked about before. There is starting to be the beginnings of gossip and drama and back-biting. I don't want to be apart or around that. I will keep everyone updated, but just keep praying that God will open of the new "right" job opportunity for me. With the right people and right environment, and as a plus better hours. Unfortunately for me, I am going back to nights in Oct.
Church: As most everyone knows, I have been working weekends, so I haven't had a sunday off in months so church has been an impossibility for me to get to. But, by the hand of God working, I only have to work two out of the five sundays in oct(those two i have to go in at 9pm so church is still possible) The another three I will getting off at 9am and church starts at 10am- our church has breakfast so that will help me to stay awake. I usually can stay awake until about 12p on days that I get off at 9a when I don't have to go back in the next evening. I am excited to be able to go to church again! This past monday I went and checked out a new young adult group. It was really good. The people were really great. I plan on going back a few more times to really get a good feel for the group.
Graham just got a HP tablet today. We both have played with it. It is pretty cool. It is going to take a few more days for us to really understand how to use it.
I finally have a saturday off this saturday(oct 1st). I am torn on what to do. I know i have to get laundry done that day and i really need to stock up our food cabinets so i was thinking of going to the grocery store, But I dont' want to waste a good saturday by running errands and doing laundry.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
A small light has began to shine........
I am happy to finally report that we have bought a car!
This post was suppose to be happy and up beat, and I planned to explain the whole car buying experience. I have planned on sharing pictures, but after the horrible day I had today. I need to use this as a venting ground and to compare the vasting different ways two companies conduct business.
It all started last thrusday when Graham came home saying that He had gone by a dealership that a co-worker had recommended. he had found a 2000 kia sportage under 75000 miles on it. He had already called the mechanic and was making arrangements to get in there. The dealership agreed to take it to the mechanic in the morning for us since we didn't have any way of our own to get it there. Graham was going to call the mechanic when he got off work around 2pm and go from there. I had to work on friday, so I told Graham to call me at work. I gave graham money he could use to buy the car if the mechanic said it was a good deal. So around 3pm while i was just sitting down to get lunch at work, Graham came by the office and said that the mechanic still had not looked and it yet. I was a little upset, but I had to get back to work. Graham went home and called the dealership to let them know what was going on. I don't know what happen nor when it happened, but a few hour later the mechanic finally called. The dealership gave Graham a ride to the mechanic so he could pick up the car and drive it back to the dealership. Graham called me at work saying that the dealership had to have a copy of my id since we were using a check to pay. The dealership was driving him over to my work to meet me and get a copy of it. So, they came by and a gave him the copy, I asked a few questions and thanked him fo rhis help. Then, a little while later Graham called my office again needing my SS#, I gave it. Then Graham came by my office again around 7or8pm saying that i had to sign abunch of a papers. He asked me if there was any way I could get off early since the dealership closed at 9, but I got of at 9. Graham called and talked to the dealership and they agreed to bring the papers over to my office for me to sign there. Unfortunately, we got busy at my office. I could not get off on time. I was trying my hardest to pass off everything to my co-workers coming on the night shift. Graham and the dealership salesman had to wait about 20 mins or so until i would break free and clock out. I apologsized up and down for making him wait. I thanked him over and over for going out of his way to help us out. He was so kind and he didn't mind the wait. I was uber impressed with this guy and recommend him to anyone.
A vast opposite comparsion to what I experienceed today at the before mentioned mechanic. Because Graham has to work every day from 6a-2p and the shop opens at 8am. I had to wake up early and ride with graham to work so I could take by the mechanic to get a few minor repairs fixed. So, i got to the mechanic about 8:45a. I had an estimate that they had made for Graham earlier. We were going to get back wheel seal fixed and fixed the wheel bearing, then check for any oil leaks. I told the woman i was going to wait for it there to get done instead of leaving and coming back. So i sat down expecting to be there a few hours, but i planned on being able to pick Graham up from work at 2p. Finally, around 1ish, i was informed that they were trying to find the oil leak and was thanked for being patient after i starting pacing the small area(aka three chairs) they call a waiting room. So, then about 2pm, the tech finally gave the paper to the "desk person" who informed me that the oil was leaking from two places in the back of then engine. mind you, this is after i had spen 5 hours waiting-i was tired, hungry, and thirsty. The desk person informed me that it would be another so much $ to replace these things and that there was a discount if they were replaced at the same place. So, i said fine replace them, I asked how much longer i would wait- anohter hour or so i asked? No, the mechanic tech said around 4 or 5pm.(2or 3hours more!) So, i sad fine and sat back down, and gave them the "evil" one the best i could. When, i had finally defrosted a liitle, i went back to reading. Around 5pm, i got up and tried o get the attention of the desk person-now a lady. About 10mins or so, she reported back to me that the tech was not finished and did not plan on being finished by 5:30- when they closed. So, i stressed to her that i needed to get home and that i needed my car for the next day. So, then she when back to talk to the tech, she came back to infom me that the car would not start. I was taken aback. But, I drove it here this morning, it started then, I have been here all day- I have to get home, i need by car, I told the woman. She didn't seem to care. Well, it would start and there is nothing I can do, we close at 5:30pm was her response, oh and she said that I could call a taxi to get home. I was hot, all I wanted to do was cuss the woman out and make the tech fix my car that he had broken. I told the woman, so I have to leave my car here until he fixes the car that he broke and until then I am ou of luck. Her reply-yeah. Oh, my gosh, she tried to offer me a ride with one her male techs to give me a ride home. There was no way, I getting in the car with a man a had never meet before. So, i called myself a taxi and stormed out the building as soon as it got there. I paid $13.50 in a taxi fare to get home. Graham waled in a few minutes after i got home, i told him all about it. He was not happy. I told him that we are never ever going back there once we get our car back from them. I called my parents and told them want happen and they got upset too. So Graham is going to handle to the rest of the story-i am still too angry at these people! They are going to reimburse me for that taxi fare. On friday, hopefully i will have the rest of the story to inform everyone
to be continued........
This post was suppose to be happy and up beat, and I planned to explain the whole car buying experience. I have planned on sharing pictures, but after the horrible day I had today. I need to use this as a venting ground and to compare the vasting different ways two companies conduct business.
It all started last thrusday when Graham came home saying that He had gone by a dealership that a co-worker had recommended. he had found a 2000 kia sportage under 75000 miles on it. He had already called the mechanic and was making arrangements to get in there. The dealership agreed to take it to the mechanic in the morning for us since we didn't have any way of our own to get it there. Graham was going to call the mechanic when he got off work around 2pm and go from there. I had to work on friday, so I told Graham to call me at work. I gave graham money he could use to buy the car if the mechanic said it was a good deal. So around 3pm while i was just sitting down to get lunch at work, Graham came by the office and said that the mechanic still had not looked and it yet. I was a little upset, but I had to get back to work. Graham went home and called the dealership to let them know what was going on. I don't know what happen nor when it happened, but a few hour later the mechanic finally called. The dealership gave Graham a ride to the mechanic so he could pick up the car and drive it back to the dealership. Graham called me at work saying that the dealership had to have a copy of my id since we were using a check to pay. The dealership was driving him over to my work to meet me and get a copy of it. So, they came by and a gave him the copy, I asked a few questions and thanked him fo rhis help. Then, a little while later Graham called my office again needing my SS#, I gave it. Then Graham came by my office again around 7or8pm saying that i had to sign abunch of a papers. He asked me if there was any way I could get off early since the dealership closed at 9, but I got of at 9. Graham called and talked to the dealership and they agreed to bring the papers over to my office for me to sign there. Unfortunately, we got busy at my office. I could not get off on time. I was trying my hardest to pass off everything to my co-workers coming on the night shift. Graham and the dealership salesman had to wait about 20 mins or so until i would break free and clock out. I apologsized up and down for making him wait. I thanked him over and over for going out of his way to help us out. He was so kind and he didn't mind the wait. I was uber impressed with this guy and recommend him to anyone.
A vast opposite comparsion to what I experienceed today at the before mentioned mechanic. Because Graham has to work every day from 6a-2p and the shop opens at 8am. I had to wake up early and ride with graham to work so I could take by the mechanic to get a few minor repairs fixed. So, i got to the mechanic about 8:45a. I had an estimate that they had made for Graham earlier. We were going to get back wheel seal fixed and fixed the wheel bearing, then check for any oil leaks. I told the woman i was going to wait for it there to get done instead of leaving and coming back. So i sat down expecting to be there a few hours, but i planned on being able to pick Graham up from work at 2p. Finally, around 1ish, i was informed that they were trying to find the oil leak and was thanked for being patient after i starting pacing the small area(aka three chairs) they call a waiting room. So, then about 2pm, the tech finally gave the paper to the "desk person" who informed me that the oil was leaking from two places in the back of then engine. mind you, this is after i had spen 5 hours waiting-i was tired, hungry, and thirsty. The desk person informed me that it would be another so much $ to replace these things and that there was a discount if they were replaced at the same place. So, i said fine replace them, I asked how much longer i would wait- anohter hour or so i asked? No, the mechanic tech said around 4 or 5pm.(2or 3hours more!) So, i sad fine and sat back down, and gave them the "evil" one the best i could. When, i had finally defrosted a liitle, i went back to reading. Around 5pm, i got up and tried o get the attention of the desk person-now a lady. About 10mins or so, she reported back to me that the tech was not finished and did not plan on being finished by 5:30- when they closed. So, i stressed to her that i needed to get home and that i needed my car for the next day. So, then she when back to talk to the tech, she came back to infom me that the car would not start. I was taken aback. But, I drove it here this morning, it started then, I have been here all day- I have to get home, i need by car, I told the woman. She didn't seem to care. Well, it would start and there is nothing I can do, we close at 5:30pm was her response, oh and she said that I could call a taxi to get home. I was hot, all I wanted to do was cuss the woman out and make the tech fix my car that he had broken. I told the woman, so I have to leave my car here until he fixes the car that he broke and until then I am ou of luck. Her reply-yeah. Oh, my gosh, she tried to offer me a ride with one her male techs to give me a ride home. There was no way, I getting in the car with a man a had never meet before. So, i called myself a taxi and stormed out the building as soon as it got there. I paid $13.50 in a taxi fare to get home. Graham waled in a few minutes after i got home, i told him all about it. He was not happy. I told him that we are never ever going back there once we get our car back from them. I called my parents and told them want happen and they got upset too. So Graham is going to handle to the rest of the story-i am still too angry at these people! They are going to reimburse me for that taxi fare. On friday, hopefully i will have the rest of the story to inform everyone
to be continued........
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Situation Update
I know my last post was pretty heavy last week. I just wanted to give an update on my situation. I have talked to the head technician about what I was thinking and we talked. She says it is my decision and she was to make sure I make an informed decision. I talked and discussed with the doctor and the other tech I was working with last week. This doctor is one of the one's that I really love to work with. I respect her opinion and advice. I have thought about what everyone has said and prayed about it. I believe my next move is to look for a full-time job at a day clinic. I will work at my current one until I can find one that God provides for me. I got my resume all ready and I am going to go pound the pavement. I am going to go by one today. I am at peace with this decision. I feel like this is what God is telling me what I need to do. So, thats what is where I am now.
In better news, we are very close to getting a car of our own. Graham is calling a man back today about a car. I keep looking every day. Graham has a mechanic that he wants to use, so we will have one very soon. Then we can get some better furniture for our place. Within the next few months, we should make our apartment look more like a home instead of living place.
Thanks for everyone's prayers.
In better news, we are very close to getting a car of our own. Graham is calling a man back today about a car. I keep looking every day. Graham has a mechanic that he wants to use, so we will have one very soon. Then we can get some better furniture for our place. Within the next few months, we should make our apartment look more like a home instead of living place.
Thanks for everyone's prayers.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Honestly....
Something keeps eating at me for the last little while, but I was not sure if it was due to the fact that I have been kinda depressed. The thing is that I miss day practice. I feel like I am not happy at my job nor is there any job behind working. I miss routine and regular work hours. I am tired all the time. My sleep cycles have been totally screwed up. I have not been able to go out to any church meeting or outings because i am either working or too tired to go out. And not having a car does not help that situation. But I have kinda started in the middle of the situation. There is this doctor at the clinic Dr. A(names left out). She graduated veterinary school last year. She is high instensive and high maintenance. By her own words, she is type A personality. She gets stressed very easily when it gets busy. When she gets stressed, she takes it out by cursing, yelling, and screaming, at anyone near her. I have gotten my fair share of tongue lashings from her and so has everyone else. She keeps telling me that I am not doing things fast enough even though I am going as fast as I can. She can be cold, snappy, and gnarky at times. A few nights ago, during an laceration repair, I asked her if I could turn down the anesthesia gas level because the patients heart rate was decreasing. She snapped back that I was in charge of anesthesia, and in not so any words to leaver her alone and not ask questions. On monday night, I was prepping for another laceration repair, we were discussing which suture material she wanted to use. The size she wanted to use we were out of so she asked for the size smaller and the size larger. During the surgery, she asked for the size that we were out of, I reminded her that we were out of that size and that we had the size smaller and larger. She huffed, sighed, and barked which one she wanted. She always complaining about something. She goes on raids at least once every time she works. She complains when the clinic is too slow, too busy, if we are out of anything, or anything else she can think of. I hate working with her. I always look on the schedule and see how many times I will be working with her. I dread working with her. I get to work stressed out and I wish for time to go by faster so I can be done working with her. There is two doctors I love working with. They have been out of vet school 10+ years. They get stressed and frazzled, but they don't take their stress out on us.
On Monday night, I had a " update on how I am doing" talk with the head tech. She said that "my technical skills are not where the need to be" Since it is an emergency clinic, things that I could learn over my first year out of tech school. I have to have down within 3-6 months of employment there. This is about the 2-3 time she has told me this. I think I have improved, and I asked her that if she thinks I hav improved and she said only a little. So, thought about what she said while I was at work monday and what has been eating me. I don't know if I was made for emergency clinic. I know that I never wanted to work at emergency clinic. Not only do I have to deal with emergency situations, high instensive patients, stressed owners/clients, but also aout 5 different doctors and what they want and like. So there is no consistency. I like consistency and routine. I don't know if there is some kind of reason that is causing me not to get to the point that the head tech wants me at. Or if God is trying to tell me that my time at this clinic is up and that I should look for another job. I have great respect for the head tech. She has been working in this field for a long time and has great patience with training new techs like me. I don't want it to seem like I am giving up nor do I want her to give up on me. But she can be scattered brained and weird sometimes. And even though she has a husband and kids, it seems like her own life is her work. I like to have a social life outside of work. I don't want work to be my whole life like it has been for the past few months. I don't want my job to define me. I am really stressed out about this. I don't know if I should like the head tech know what I am thinking. When I agreed to the job, I agreed to work up to 1 year. I have been thinking that I would stick it out at this clinic for a year and then look somewhere else. I have only been out of school 5 months and have been employed there 4 months. I know I am inexperienced and I am unsure if another clinic would hire me due to the fact of my inexperience. I know have to have a job. But i also know that God knows where I am suppose to be. I am praying that He will tell me what He wants me to do and that the right door will open. I know God has moved me to AK for a reason, and I don't want to make another BIG move AGAIN. I am updating my resume. There is a day pracitice about two blocks away that I have been wanting to check out ever since I saw it was there. I know my first 7 months of CO were very similiar, but once I found the right church and friends to connect with everything worked out. I am just stressed. I know God will take care of me, but I am not sure what to do.
Hopefully, my next post will be more positive
On Monday night, I had a " update on how I am doing" talk with the head tech. She said that "my technical skills are not where the need to be" Since it is an emergency clinic, things that I could learn over my first year out of tech school. I have to have down within 3-6 months of employment there. This is about the 2-3 time she has told me this. I think I have improved, and I asked her that if she thinks I hav improved and she said only a little. So, thought about what she said while I was at work monday and what has been eating me. I don't know if I was made for emergency clinic. I know that I never wanted to work at emergency clinic. Not only do I have to deal with emergency situations, high instensive patients, stressed owners/clients, but also aout 5 different doctors and what they want and like. So there is no consistency. I like consistency and routine. I don't know if there is some kind of reason that is causing me not to get to the point that the head tech wants me at. Or if God is trying to tell me that my time at this clinic is up and that I should look for another job. I have great respect for the head tech. She has been working in this field for a long time and has great patience with training new techs like me. I don't want it to seem like I am giving up nor do I want her to give up on me. But she can be scattered brained and weird sometimes. And even though she has a husband and kids, it seems like her own life is her work. I like to have a social life outside of work. I don't want work to be my whole life like it has been for the past few months. I don't want my job to define me. I am really stressed out about this. I don't know if I should like the head tech know what I am thinking. When I agreed to the job, I agreed to work up to 1 year. I have been thinking that I would stick it out at this clinic for a year and then look somewhere else. I have only been out of school 5 months and have been employed there 4 months. I know I am inexperienced and I am unsure if another clinic would hire me due to the fact of my inexperience. I know have to have a job. But i also know that God knows where I am suppose to be. I am praying that He will tell me what He wants me to do and that the right door will open. I know God has moved me to AK for a reason, and I don't want to make another BIG move AGAIN. I am updating my resume. There is a day pracitice about two blocks away that I have been wanting to check out ever since I saw it was there. I know my first 7 months of CO were very similiar, but once I found the right church and friends to connect with everything worked out. I am just stressed. I know God will take care of me, but I am not sure what to do.
Hopefully, my next post will be more positive
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