Weekend thoughts and decisions

Keep it day by day

There goes another weekend. Wow, they go fast! But I am taking things day by day.

I had my visit with the courier dude at noon yesterday - we stood outside in the cold just talking - but he suggested I come with him for a day (he'd pay me) to get a feel for a possible job. We agreed on this Tuesday but I have a feeling Thursday might work out better. Here is why:

Monday morning I take my kids to school then have a chance to go to TeleTech and resign. That being done will give me tomorrow to do my banking and persue other employment options.

Speaking of options, this evening I had an interesting conversation with a lady I used to work with at CGI back in 07. She commented that it would be good to have me back there, and that I should ask the guy above her boss if there was a possibility. That was good news - I liked that job! Perhaps he'll call tomorrow as well.

Tuesday and Wednesday have been set aside as training days at Ambassatours Gray Line. Apparently a couple new buses (Setra and MCI) are coming and they will have experts onsite to train those interested. Being a possible seasonal option and considering it will be 2 paid training days I think I will go (free lunch too).

So, I'd be paid Tuesday, Wednesday and then take the Courier trip as a paid day Thursday. With any luck CGI will be a payable option not too far into the future and courier work will keep me fed until then.

Anyways, that was my weekend, a time of thought and prayer, and some really good leads.

I have to tell you though - it was exhausting. I was talking with a great friend of mine. She has always been helpful with objective insights. I mentioned leaving the call centre and baggage was killing me at the Hilton. She asked me a very simple question: "What will make you happy?".

I had to pause awhile.. I really don't know. She added that until I found out I'd be going in circles. Looking to the past wouldn't boost me to the future. I now look at things with a different outlook. My next move has to be stategic. If I want to retire to the Margaree Valley (Cape Breton) as I boast to my children constantly, then I need to settle down in a job I like and be happy with it for the next 8 years!!

So it's time to read my bible, pray and sleep - tomorrow is a very important day! It starts the rest of my life.

I'll keep you posted.

Paul @ home