Back to work!

February 9, 2010 in Job with 10 Comments

PayPal logoIt was 14 months ago that I was laid off. I’ve had many interviews for full-time positions with great companies. More than one seemed like a sure thing… but none of them came through. A couple of contracting jobs — and a lot of help from parents — filled the gap.

This was the longest job search I have ever done. It was certainly a brutal year. But the spiritual benefits are undeniable; Kay and I are in a much better place in our relationship with God, with each other, and with our church. So as much as saying so makes us cringe: It was worth it.

On Monday, I finally returned to work as a full-time employee. Thank you, PayPal!

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10 Responses to “Back to work!”

  1. nstryker February 10, 2010 at 7:23 am #

    i’m glad the portion of my income that goes to fees is going to a good place. :-)

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  2. shallowfrozenwater February 10, 2010 at 7:53 am #

    excellent Jon. congrats.

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  3. Maria February 10, 2010 at 8:34 am #

    Wonderful news, Jon.

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  4. Samia February 10, 2010 at 11:15 am #

    So happy for you Jon. I hope this turns out to be a great job for you!

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  5. roy February 18, 2010 at 10:12 am #

    I’m thrilled for you Jon. With Samia, I hope it turns out to be a great job for you

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  6. Jon Reid March 9, 2010 at 9:58 pm #

    Nathan, I hope that removes some of the sting. :-)

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  7. Jon Reid March 9, 2010 at 10:00 pm #

    Ian, thank you so much.

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  8. Jon Reid March 9, 2010 at 10:01 pm #

    Maria, thank you for rejoicing with me. Hurray!

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  9. Jon Reid March 9, 2010 at 10:04 pm #

    Sami, I wasn’t so sure after the first week. But I am happy to say that besides just providing a salary, I believe this is a God-thing and that I am in the right place at the right time.

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  10. Jon Reid March 9, 2010 at 10:28 pm #

    Roy, thank you, thank you. I am believing that it will be more than a paycheck.

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