I was trying to find an old email in my inbox early this morning when I came across this exchange between my parents and myself around this time last year. I love looking back at neat little slices of the past. This is when I was still in between jobs.
November 19, 2014
Hi Mom and Dad!
So here’s what happened yesterday.
I had my interview with Jim and Warwick. It wasn’t like any job interview I’ve ever been on. First of all, we opened in prayer. Then we went over my CV, they asked me some questions about how I ended up in Dubai, broad questions about my faith, why I wanted the job.
I told them about the job situation, my visa concerns, Ria’s wedding. They said none of them are going to be problems. They said they absolutely think I should go to the wedding and they would never stop me from going. I just need to take the trip out of my annual leave, which is completely fine by me. They were most concerned about me being a good fit for the team, and Jim said he was 100% sure I’m competent, but that they don’t know me as a person. Liz, Sherita, Anita, and some of the other people I’ve volunteered with before could vouch for me, but to be fair to all future job applicants they have to treat me as someone they don’t know. So they asked for some personal references. Warwick suggested my 2:42 group leader (I’ve already told Jon that I would give them his number), someone I worked with recently (Shirley) and someone I worked for in the Philippines (Tita Mayek).
Jim also asked me to make another resume. He said that the one I sent before was really good for a secular position, but he wanted one that told him who I was, where I grew up, how I came to know Christ.
In the meantime, they said that I can continue volunteering my time over the next 2 weeks, performing the functions I would actually be doing in the job. That way, if it’s not a good fit for either of us, we could still back out. By the first of December, we will talk about the paperwork.
After the interview, Jim prayed for us again, then Warwick and I talked alone, since he will be my direct supervisor when I officially start. We talked about my job description. After listening, I really felt that ALL of my job experiences have really been leading up to this, my being an intern/receptionist at Bigfoot, my graphics and advertising experience, my call center experience, even my fashion experience. I can use everything I’ve learned. Amazing how God works it all out!
To be honest, and not in a cocky way, I already know that I will be hired. Even Jim said that the way I got freed up from work just when they need a lot of help now makes him think that God really meant for this to be. It’s just so that nobody can say that it’s favoritism or that I got the job because of my connections. They will judge based on my character and competence.
So that’s it so far! I’ll update you when things progress. I will make sure that my visa cancellation gets processed 1 month before my trip home, then I can get the one from the church in time to reenter on it.
Please pray for me! I miss you guys.
Ruby
November 21, 2014
Hi Bing.
Glad to hear your update. It’s exciting to see God’s work in you and in your life.
As a loving Father, God always direct the steps of His children without coercion but by progressively letting them know and understand that He is working out for their best in the circumstances that He makes or permits including the people that surround them. “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17
That’s why after going through different periods in our life and we look back, we see the pattern clearly. He was always there. As Job realized later, “My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.” Job 42:5
Walking with Jesus Christ in this life is the most dynamic kind of life because it is purposeful, goal-oriented, fulfilling, satisfying, lasting and successful in the truest sense of the word. Both our natural and spiritual gifts are put to good use and God’s rewards are eternal. Praise God that He is our Father! God bless you Bing.
Note: Mom and I are both leaving today for the U.S. with Winston and Chabeng. Please pray that’s God’s purpose for this trip will be accomplished. We will be back maybe after 10 days.
Love,
Dad
