new job
@angelwithkids (1256)
United States
January 28, 2012 9:23pm CST
my husband switched jobs at the beginning of the month. we knew that it was a good thing for our family as this new job has a higher wage and a guaranteed 40 hours weekly. he got his first paycheck yesterday. it was a great feeling to know that this is what we can count on two to three times a month. we were able to get some of the bills paid up and still have room to breathe. i'm so on top of the world. it's been two years since we last saw a good check like this. by the time march gets here, we'll be able to start saving money each month and that's going to be so great. my ultimate goal, in spite of recent events, i want to go on a cruise after my son graduates next year.
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@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
29 Jan 12
this is a permanent position with a company that has a contracct with the government. unless they start shutting down prisons, he can be there for a long time. what's really good, they're counting his time in the military towards his retirement. that's really good. he won't have to work as long.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
29 Jan 12
that's a coincidence, the pastor had a sermon on that very point. always be thankful for what God has provided for you. God always provides for your NEEDS, not your WANTS.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
29 Jan 12
If he's getting paid daily, then I'd consider that a great job. I'm being paid per hour and one grave mistake you commit on your time punches and you'll have a couple of bucks deducted from your salary. I'd choose a job where I'm being paid daily anytime over this.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
29 Jan 12
he gets paid by the hour, he's guaranteed 40 hours a week, gets paid every two weeks. the job he had before, he was paid by the hour, but no guarantee of 40 hours, was paid twice a month. this was a better move for the family. the really cool part, his old job, he had to drive almost 30 miles to work. this job, only 3 miles. tons of mileage saved and gas too!
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
29 Jan 12
Oh, well it sounds like it's still a benefit for your family with him having that job.
@asyria51 (2861)
• United States
30 Jan 12
I remember that feeling back in August when I got a full time teaching job. The paycheck was not tremendously more (a hundred or two) but I had added benefits like vision, dental, and payment into a retirement fund. I also get paid year round, so eventhough I will not be working over the summer I will still get the same paycheck. That was always where my hubby and I got in trouble because we were living pay check to pay check during the school year while I was subbing, and then when I was not working in the summer we had to raid our not very big savings. We even had to dip into our daughters account.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
31 Jan 12
congratulations on your position. i used to be a substitute teacher for a special needs school in ar. i wasn't able to maintain that here in tx. my sister just received her associates degree in teaching, working on her bachelors degree. thank you for teaching the next generation.
@sjvg1976 (41239)
• Delhi, India
29 Jan 12
Hello Anglewithkids,
Good to know that your husband has got a new job
.I know how it feels when after a gap of 2 years someone gets money which is much needed.Hope your husband does well there to save the job as i know how unemployment is rising up in the world there are lot many who even after being much qualified don't get a job.
Oh great to know that your son is going to be graduate this march.
.I know how it feels when after a gap of 2 years someone gets money which is much needed.Hope your husband does well there to save the job as i know how unemployment is rising up in the world there are lot many who even after being much qualified don't get a job.
Oh great to know that your son is going to be graduate this march.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
31 Jan 12
yes it was a struggle for him going from a low paying job with just a few hours to this higher paying job with steady hours. we never gave up. we knew if we did the time, it would start to pay off.
it's my daughter that graduates high school this may. my son graduates from high school next year in may.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
29 Jan 12
thank you. i'm just really happy. once we get all our obligations taken care of, then we'll be able to get to the point that we can get some of the things we want. :)
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
29 Jan 12
That is great! Congrats I hope you achieve your goal of the cruise. That would be a nice break for your family. It does feel very good to have a steady paycheck coming in.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
31 Jan 12
yes it does feel good to know that the paycheck will cover all the bills for the month and not just week to week.
@fanzejian (372)
• China
29 Jan 12
I am chinese,so please let me say :"hello ! happy new year ,and good dragon year".I am glad that you have got what you want and I feel very happy hearing that your goals being on your routie. wish you and your family lucky everyday .
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
29 Jan 12
thank you fanzejian! good dragon year to you too. it was meant to be that you responded to my discussion. my son is working on his second year of learning the chinese language. on his last test, he was one of seven students out of two hundred that passed the test with a 90% or better. i'm very proud of him for learning another language and doing it well.
@marcmm (1804)
• Malaysia
29 Jan 12
That was great. There are times when things really work our way, we really feel blessed and happy.
I once have to made a big decision as well. It was dated back in 2008. I have to move away from my home and family, 600 km away, for a new job. At first, it only was though but now I'm glad I made the decision. This year we even manage to buy a house which expected to be completed next year.
I wish you enjoy on your cruise next year.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
29 Jan 12
congratulayions on the purchase of your home. it always feels good when the tough decisions turn out to be the best. :)
@Woody7189 (247)
• United States
29 Jan 12
I offer my congratulations to the both of you. It is always nice to find security in knowing that there will be a paycheck coming in on a regular basis and not having to worry about paying the bills. I hope the good luck continues and you get to go on the cruise you are wanting.
@deodavid (4150)
• Philippines
29 Jan 12
Hi there angelwithkids,
Hope that you and your family is doing great today, I think that it is great news your husband is getting good checks and that you are able to pay your bills, i am rooting that everybody gets what they deserve in life so that the hard working people can earn more. Congratulations again and for your kid keep studying and hope your family will always be safe and blessed.
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
29 Jan 12
thank you deodavid. i will keep you and your family in my prayers to be safe and blessed as well.
@bjc66bjc (6730)
• United States
29 Jan 12
Hi angelwithkids, well thats a wonderful story..I am so happy
for you...God is certainly good,,,he always looks out for us.
When life is troubling and we all know that life get troubled
sometimes,just pray to the man above and he will see us through,
I am a witness to that myself...
Good luck to your hubby with the new job and the fantastic paycheck!!
May God continue to bless you and eventually you get on that cruise..
they are a great experience....
@angelwithkids (1256)
• United States
29 Jan 12
oh yes! we thank God for it every second of the day. we had some dark times over the last two years, we're definitly being rewarded for our faithfulness.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
29 Jan 12
Great to hear that there are also people who have such a positive development after hard years and with this economy.
It's also great to hear you will be able to breath again, pay of bills and save.
I hope you will be able to make that cruise!
