So for the last 4 years I have worked on the overnight shift at a children's shelter. I absolutely love the job and the amazing people I work with on that shift. They have become my second family. Well about a month ago I felt that I needed to move to the morning shift. Not really sure why because I am very comfortable where I am at.
Funny...OK not so funny more like interesting is how that all came to be. So I put in for the position. I didn't tell anyone cause I wasn't for sure I was even going to get it. Then I found out that we were going from two units to three. They sent the tentative schedule out to the supervisors and were not allowed to share. My supervisor (who also happens to be one of my best friends) was shocked at the new schedules. She knew that I was moving to the morning shift but I didn't. She was talking to her supervisor and they both thought that someone had already told me. They figured out that I had no clue. On the car ride home my supervisor (who also happens to be my roommate) was allowed to share with me the schedule information and who I would be working with. Needless to say they gave me the day to think about it and make sure that I wanted the position.
It was such a hard decision! I knew what I needed to do but it wasn't what I really wanted to do. It took a trip to the temple and a lot of praying to convince myself that I was doing the right thing. I don't' like change....I always have a hard time with it but in the long run it is usually for the best.
Now I am really excited to be able to move to the morning shift. I feel like it is going to be a good change and I can learn so much more. I know that Heavenly Father has a plan for me and wouldn't lead me wrongly.
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That's cool, Melissa! I'm so happy for you and proud of you! Although change is hard, that is so neat that you felt prompted to change schedules and that you followed through with it and feel good about it. That will help you adjust more quickly...the fact that you feel right about it. One of the best ways that allows us to grow is when we get out of our comfort zone. The best part is you will be able to have a normal schedule again! Yay!!
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