The other day I took a ride with Nfriend (which I don't always like to do) to a social service agency that help lower your electric bill if you fall into the income they require.
I noticed when we walked into the building there was a huge open (office staff) office....with no staff. To the left there was a closed door office (with the worker and client in).
We took a seat. As I sat there I watched more people come in. They would open her office door (with client) and ask whatever they wanted to ask. She would tell them to step out and be with them soon. They would keep talking. Then more did this. Then a truck driver delivery (did it). Then people went through the kitchen cabinets (looking at the food in there)...and I couldn't believe it.
Where is her office staff? I couldn't believe they all went to lunch at the same time.
As I sat there it was so familiar to when I worked (for a social service agency) 16 years ago. I never knew how much I missed it. I wanted to jump behind the desk.
Can I help you? She is with a client....yadda, yadda.....
When it came time for my friend I asked the worker..Where is your staff? She said she has never had a staff (out there) EVER! The next words I heard coming out of my mouth (with out even thinking about it) was....You need me to help you? I will volunteer. I have skills/rusty though...worked social service office staff....16 year's ago though but I can help you.
Her eyes lit up...I want you to see (so and so) you tell them your skills/knowledge and you will best fit with this office and how we will benefit with you here. We will benefit with each other. We will be helping each other. I am going to re-learn and enter the work force (be there) working it (even if it's no pay) it's school, it's net working, and it's something that I hadn't realized (that I missed that much). It will build my confidence (with re-entering the work force).
Then she told me that they are going to re-do/build on/ and bring all the offices to one place...there. She was telling me that I would be *hired* with pay eventually.
And I'm so excited!!! Because it does not matter about the pay right now...It's going back to school (free) and working experience ...at the same time!
It was meant to be. I was suppose to be there (I think). Is this what they call (your path)? Just go with it....
And then you have my D who does not understand why I am doing this. She does not get that if I am to work (why not get paid). She does not understand that I am in the work force and being re-trained (life school). I'm already there! The income will happen but my skill building, work experience, and in toe in the door...is happening!
And it was there for me....
I wonder why things happen how they happen. I was just taking a ride.
Love
Deb
