tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post863784920098792067..comments2023-11-02T05:40:48.172-05:00Comments on The Squirrel's Diary: Strong When I Am WeakJoannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-50287077449046545112014-09-15T21:17:53.801-05:002014-09-15T21:17:53.801-05:003rd shift... *shudder* The only thing that would m...3rd shift... *shudder* The only thing that would make me hate my job more would be a night shift. I can't imagine having to stock shelves or waitressing. At least, on the phone, I can put people on hold and scream, or make faces at my computer. I've lasted 2 1/2 years, so I figure I can last a few more months.<br /><br />And thanks for the good reminder. I have to remind myself too sometimes that leaning on myself only means I'll fall over. <br /><br />I think my work as customer service is teaching me life skills. I have decided that every young kid should work their first job in some kind of customer service. Because no matter where you go, you have to work with people, and it's better to learn young. ;-)<br /><br />And sending you a virtual thank-you hug right back. :-)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-89719699107161443712014-09-15T15:03:39.074-05:002014-09-15T15:03:39.074-05:00Oh dear :-( I have so been there! So many times ...Oh dear :-( I have so been there! So many times in my life -- the "I'm am 127% done with this" feeling. After we got married, but before we had kids, I worked 3rd shift at Walmart stocking shelves <i>for four years</i>. I hated it. It wasn't quite as bad as waitressing, but almost. There came a point when I had to bribe myself with chocolate to get into the car and go to work each night. But it was a job, it was money, it was what needed to be done.<br /><br />I'm hoping your situations improve soon! "Trust in the Lord with all your might, and lean not on your own understanding." I can never read that reminder often enough -- I need to be told over and over that I am not in control, that I can't always understand why things happen, etc. <br /><br />I think my work as a stocker taught me endurance. And that no matter how hard a day is now, I can say, "At least I'm not still at Walmart." <br /><br />Sending you a virtual hug!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-77275968084194640572014-09-13T21:38:09.529-05:002014-09-13T21:38:09.529-05:00Oh, thank you, Kara! I just discovered your blog, ...Oh, thank you, Kara! I just discovered your blog, and am enjoying reading through. You have so many good things to say. Blessings to you!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-62690848367200219992014-09-13T18:06:37.211-05:002014-09-13T18:06:37.211-05:00Isn't God amazing? I love how He proves He'...Isn't God amazing? I love how He proves He's always listening. And caring. Even about our little things. Will be praying for you, Joanna! :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-77724881519368703382014-09-11T18:18:27.928-05:002014-09-11T18:18:27.928-05:00Thank you, and thank you, friend. <3 I had hope...Thank you, and thank you, friend. <3 I had hoped it would be a little inspiring to someone else.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-4972687014625814562014-09-11T11:40:43.681-05:002014-09-11T11:40:43.681-05:00Love this. So very inspiring, you know? Suddenly...Love this. So very inspiring, you know? Suddenly I felt much better too... Praying for you, my friend. ♥♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com