New Job, New Routine

So as many of you know I got a new job! I will be starting at the end of this month at the Roy Instacare clinic. I will be working the off hours essentially so 5-9 on the weekdays and then every other weekend all day Saturday 9-9 and then 12:30-5 on Sundays. it's only 18 hours a week but that's ok by me.

I am really excited and it all happened so fast. I applied for the job in early July. I was feeling frustrated with my job and was looking like I usually do. I saw the clinic job and thought that sounds pretty good let's give it a shot. So I applied like I  usually do hoping that at least something happens along with other jobs that sounded good that day. Well I don't hear anything for a while and then while visiting my mom I get a phone call to interview for a different job I applied for at Primary Children's. That was exciting!

Then the next week I am home just working and doing stuff online when I get a phone call. It was a phone call interview for this other job I applied for. I could tell by the end that she was not going to interview me. Then about two hours later I get another phone call interview type thing for the Roy job. She explained all about it and then asked me some questions. I must have answered them right because she set up an interview time the same day as my other one! Phone call interviews are tricky because you are not prepared but I must have been directed as to what to say.

So I was going to have a busy day with two interviews, an appointment and having worked into that day. I honestly didn't know how I was going to do it all. But I got to the clinic and had to fill out a paper basically saying how would your prioritize these different actions that need to be done. I interviewed and got along with the ladies and it went well. One down.

Then the interview at Primary's was a little stressful. I was late which made me super anxious, couldn't find the lady or really remember her name. One thing that got me was that they asked how would I do adapting to taking care of one patient all night versus 3-4 busy patients. I told them I would welcome it, that it would be good. It gets really boring sitting and watching my patient sleep for 6-8 hours. So that went ok.

I interviewed on Thursday and on Monday I get a call to get a number for my boss so that they can check my references for the Roy job. I got pretty excited thinking that's a good step. Tuesday they call me and offer me the job! I of course accept and then had to go down to Murray and get all the paperwork and other things done. It all happened so fast which makes me feel confident that it's the right place for me to be.

I start with a company orientation on the 27th of Aug and then start my clinic orientation on the 29th. It was sad but oh so nice to write my two weeks notice letter to my boss. She was very sad to hear I am leaving but was really nice and understanding, saying that I can always have a job with them if I want.

Some of you may ask well what will you be doing now? I am not sure exactly but I do know that I will get to place IV's... if I remember how to. =) Take blood, give injections and anything that needs to be done that I can do. Instacare is like a watered down emergency room/Dr's office type of place. So I'll probably be seeing lots of sore throats, minor aches and pains and the basic stuff. But I will be able to do more which is exciting and nerve wracking as well. One bonus is that I might not have to work many Holidays and if I do they are only open for 4 hours. They are officially closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

It will help to sleep all night every night in my bed. Instead of leaving for work at 9:30p.m. I will be coming home. It does cut into the evening time spent with Justin but I will be more willing to get up with him in the morning and see him off to work. I was very nervous about starting and then I remembered a while ago I was having a hard time so I was praying and asking , more like begging, for a change in my job. Whether it was different patients or helping me have a better attitude or just knowing what to do. I remember feeling peace and comfort and just a sense of it will all work out. I have been trying for a new job ever since I graduated. I have spent many prayers asking for a change. But my Heavenly Father knew what was best for me and knew I needed to wait.

Remembering those feeling from that prayer helped me to be more confident in starting this new job. I know that if I have problems I can go to my Heavenly Father and he will help me. I know that he has a plan for me and while it is very hard to wait at times, I know that it will be worth it.