~Challenging~

The last few days have been challenging. I'm questioning whether my brain has worked in the last 8+ years, or if it just has not worked in this area. Each new tasks brings questions popping up about trying to remember how to do things. I hope I don't have that "deer in the headlights" look on my face when I'm asked to do something.

I had lunch with a good friend that I used to work with on Tuesday. She still works at the law firm where I was previously. However, she is able to work at home and comes to the office about 1 day a week. Apparently her version of how things are at this firm is TOTALLY different than the other version I got. I didn't feel that going back to work where I had been previously was going to be a good fit for me. This is another confirmation in my decision.

I'm very pleased with where I am. I'm adjusting well to getting out of the house when I need to. Ripley seems to be doing okay. I could see a little difference in him yesterday when I got home, but he will adjust. Millions of little doggies stay at home. He has had several invitations to visit friends while I'm working.

Well, gotta run. My few minutes are up. Thanks for all your support!

Proverbs 1:5
let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-

Cheryl

~First Day~

Today went well. There was a bit this morning that I was a bit overwhelmed and wondering what I was doing there. There may be more times like this while I'm adjusting and trying to remember things that I haven't really thought of in quite some time. This was brief and the remainder of the day was good.

The attorney I am working for, seems very nice and easy to work with.

And, I got plenty of exercise. That is a good thing!


Proverbs 3:5-6 ~ Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

A New Chapter in My Life....

In April of 1984 (when I was only 5) I started a job at a law firm, first as a legal secretary and then moving to paralegal. For the longest time I thought that is where I probably would retire one day. Somewhere along the way things changed. The firm wasn't what it had been when I first started, and I was working for an attorney that was less than pleasant.

(Looking back now, I grew up in this law firm. I have a ton of memories, some good, some not so good. I still have many friends that I worked with there.) Time has a way of healing.

I became interested in medical transcription, took a medical terminology course. Then after some time worked for about 9 months part-time in the evenings for a mom/pop medical transcription company. It so happened that I was able to land a job working for a radiology group as an outside transcriptionist. Because I wanted to be sure this would work before quitting a job where I had invested more than 15 years, I worked 1 year part-time at the law firm while also doing transcription. At the end of December of 2000, I happily left a job of more than 16 years to work at home. Never to return to the legal field, or so I thought.

I worked for the Radiology Group for 2-3 years, until they closed their freestanding office. I then happened upon a growing neurology group. In July of 2008, (as most of you know), I left this neurology group because the doctor I had chosen to work for became impossible to work with.

At the end of July of 2008, I took a job with an online transcription company. It has been an experience. For 8 months, I have worked my tail off just to survive. I have never known how emotionally difficult and draining it is when you simply do not make enough money to pay bills.

After leaving the legal field, I never had the desire to return. But, after much prayer, this changed. Two weeks ago today, I felt it was time to change my circumstances, if at all possible.

I'm thrilled to share with you that on Monday, March 30, 2009, I will be starting a "new chapter in my life."

After 3 interviews (with this firm alone), I got a job as a paralegal. I'm excited to be making this move. I think I've found a good firm. The coworkers I have met, seem nice. Well, it just feels good all around....

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

Cheryl

~More Interviews!~

Hey Friends,

I thought the way things were progressing last week, I would know something by now. Not so! I have my 3rd interview with one of the firms at 1:00 Thursday. As well, as a 1st interview at 9:00 a.m. Friday morning with another firm.

I still have a lot to pray and think about. Please join me as I pray about this.

FYI~ Jan had her "well-baby" check today at MD Anderson. Everything still going great and she is feeling good. She will return in 4 weeks for her MRI.

Thanks much!

Cheryl

Jobs

As mentioned earlier, I had an interview Thursday as a legal assistant. Went well. It was a different type of law than what I have done in the past. As I pondered this last night, there were some questions I still had. This morning they called the placement service wanting to make an offer.

Shortly afterwards another firm that my resume had been sent to, asked for an interview. This interview was with a firm that practices the same type of law, which I am accustomed to. The interview went very well and in fact the office manager also knows my sister, Donna, so this was beneficial for me. I wasn't able to meet with the attorney, as he was out today, but the office manager is recommending me for this job.

When in the legal field before, I had worked downtown. I haven't been downtown much in the last 8 years. It felt so good to be back downtown today. I went by and saw some old friends from where I worked before.

I have a lot to pray and think about this weekend. There are 3 potential jobs. I've been offered 2 and recommended, but nothing firm about 1. The job I am being recommended for, is the job I am most interested in.

Please join me as I pray about this.

Cheryl

~Update~

Today I met with a local placement agency today, as well as did some testing. I did fine on my testing part. Before working in the medical field, I worked in the legal field for a lot of years. Never thought I would contemplate going back in the legal field, but I guess God has a way of changing our minds/hearts/desires.

With this agency, there are several law firms looking for a legal assistant in the area where I have experience. My Resume has been sent out. Before leaving my interview, one of the firms had called about getting an interview set up. I was familiar with one of the firms.

I had hoped that the job I took last July would work out. I've given my best, but it is am going nowhere.

Please join me as I continue looking for a job.

I then went and spent the afternoon with Jan. We had a good time just visiting. I took my beads and supplies and she made some necklaces. I'll have to get her to take pictures.

Thanks for all!

Cheryl