My work experience

[Liberal]

The workplace is where I've struggled and have always felt inadequate and lacked confidence although I've held down my current job for 15 years. Although my annual appraisal reports have been satisfactory, I haven't been able to achieve promotion like many of my colleagues. Four years ago there was a promotion exercise where nine people including me applied for a job - eight people got the job and I was the only one who was unsuccessful and not promoted. I'm aged 45 and people who are in their 20s have been promoted above me. I don't seem to get on at work like many people. I've only been able to do an admin job and nothing more. I'm a Christian but I don't know if I have any kind of special gift except I try to be kind and compassionate.

I may be aged 45 but I'm not like many adults who are harder and thicker-skinned. I still feel aged 16 inside and feel like a kind of female Peter Pan. The root of feeling I'm not as good as other people started when I had minor learning difficulties at school. I did have coaching in reading and writing and my literacy skills are good.

[Gentletouch]

Liberal:

The workplace is where I've struggled and have always felt inadequate and lacked confidence although I've held down my current job for 15 years. Although my annual appraisal reports have been satisfactory, I haven't been able to achieve promotion like many of my colleagues. Four years ago there was a promotion exercise where nine people including me applied for a job - eight people got the job and I was the only one who was unsuccessful and not promoted. I'm aged 45 and people who are in their 20s have been promoted above me. I don't seem to get on at work like many people. I've only been able to do an admin job and nothing more. I'm a Christian but I don't know if I have any kind of special gift except I try to be kind and compassionate.

When we become a Christian, GOD has a plan for us even in our workplace. I have advanced education, great experience and skilled in my profession. Even some of the doctors asked me why I don't pursue to become a doctor. Young nurses that I oriented and trained get promotion and I'm left behind. But somehow, I felt that GOD gave me the eyes of the HS to understand how much i have to pay to be in a higher position so I do not crave for them. It means time I have to sacrifice to keep the organization well managed, time I chose to spend more with my children than the job, it means compromising my Christian principle here and there to keep my socialization online with the organization but I chose to be inline with GOD than the world and many more. There are many things going on ontop that we do not know but in Ephesians I think, it says we are runners or marathoners in GOD's kingdom and any baggage or weight that will interfere us from winning the race, should we throw them out.

So, no, I chose to do my own race before GOD. If I'm one of the Co-ordinators, I cannot freely share the gospel of CHRIST, I cannot freely offer my prayers to those in need in the world, and etc..... I will be giving up more precious treasures in GOD's kingdom to have a little pleasure of recognition and a little monetary reward. The Bible says "what would it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loss his life." Of course in our case we are not lossing our life but we will loss the opportunity to share the gospel of CHRIST for their salvation. There's no comparison to the great reward we will have if GOD has destined to use us for the salvation of our family members, relatives and friends. What GOD purposed to do thru us cannot be done by others in the way that HE had gifted us differently than them.

Your great reward for doing such a great job is recognition of it. And to last for 15 years with great commendation is a gift from GOD for it is HIM who wills for us to do a great job and to prosper us in whatever we do. Being considered as a valuable employee is a treasure that you can use someday when you need it for another employment. Our future is not in our hands..

I hope it help somewhat.

Gt, (Romel H)

[Bondservant]

I have worked for my current employer 6 years. When I moved from secretary to data processing, I made the move well and the job fit perfectly. I wanted more money, however, so I moved into the billing position (medicare, medicaid and secondary insurances for nursing home and therapies). I hated it, and as a result was not very good at it (even though it involved numbers).

I found that I wasn't easily replaced in my old position, we had 5 data processors in a years time. In the mean time I was miserable in my new position. My boss eventually asked me to take my old place back (keeping the same pay). I still help with billing when needed, but I found that promoting for the sake of promoting isn't worth it.

Pray about where God wants you. He knows your abilities and strengths. He also knows you weak points. He has a place for you that fits your personality perfectly. Then listen to that still, small voice that is God guiding you. He is there, and it will happen. Try to take your focus off of what others are doing or not doing, and even off of the monetary aspect. Leave the focus on God's will for your life, and I promise it will fall into place.

Be blessed, Melissa

[Gentletouch]

Good advice Melissa!

When you said in the other thread that you want to take a break from here, I know that you are very much needed. I felt that even in this internet Ministry is within GOD's plan for us to be here and share what we know or receive and grow.

Gt

[Bondservant]

Hi Gt, thank you. I guess I don't see what you see. But that aside, I'm not so much taking a break, I am taking moderation. I understand that in a way this is ministry too, but I find myself coming here for my comfort and talk instead of God and my Bible. I realized that I wasn't spending time with God and His Word. If I don't do that, then anything I say on here is guided only by Melissa, not by Him. I will be around, but hopefully only 1-2 times per week max.

I love you guys!!