Out of Work

I am officially out of work. As of last Friday, I am no longer employed by LRK. They actually laid-off about 40 people around the first of October, but allowed me to stay on for a few weeks to help wrap a few items and give me an opportunity to find another job before I had to leave. LRK has always been a great place to work and continues to hold a special place in my heart and life. From top to bottom, the people there are gracious and hard working. They are passionate about what they do, and have a sense of excellence about whatever they are involved in. I will truly miss it.

Now it’s time to move on. Just wish I knew to where. I want to stay in the construction industry and would even like to get some experience with a general contractor. I haven’t had a lot of success looking in the local Memphis area and have begun to expand my search elsewhere. I have what appears to be a good prospect in Dallas. I have interviewed with them once, but haven’t heard back from them yet. The position really suites me, and except for having to be away from Laurie and the kids for an extended period of time, it seems perfect. I hope to hear back from them soon.

In an effort to be transparent, I have to say that my faith has been somewhat shaken by this. Not in a way that would cause me to doubt who I am in Christ, but it has been discouraging. This is about the 5th of 6th time this has happened to me in my 24 years in the construction industry. I’ve always said that if you work in construction, getting laid-off is a part of life. Every other time this has happened, I have not wavered in my faith that God would provide something quickly and that any new job would be at the least a lateral move. The last two moves have actually provided increases in my salary. But I have not been as confident this time. Maybe the plight of the economy has me discouraged. Or the fact that I have had so few real prospects to consider this time. But the thing that I must remember is that God has never, and will never leave me or forsake me. His plan for my life is still unfolding and is on-course. He loves His children so much! I want His best for me and my family.

But right now, I would like just a little direction.