…We found beverages in the student union and I apologized to my friend for not hearing what she was saying. She had invited me to a pool/house party over one of her friends and wanted to know if I could make it? It was tonight. I informed her I could and she gave me the directions. I wanted to know if I needed to bring anything and she told me just myself, towel and bathing suit. She needed to run some errands and told me she would see me tonight. I agreed and nodded I would see her tonight. After she left, I couldn’t help noticing a help wanted sign on the bulletin board next to the councilors office, and it was for the United Parcel Service. Just like David had told me, it was for material handlers, working 5 hour days, 5 days a week, and the wages were more than what I was earning at the factory. I thought it was too good to be true but I did copy down the personnel number.
.. . I had a good time at the pool party and talked with people I hadn’t seen since my junior high school years. It brought back a lot of good memories. At class on Monday my friend was quick to point out that I spent a lot of time talking and hardly anytime swimming. I apologized but explained many of the people there I had some what of a history with. I was very surprised to see them. She sarcastically smiled at me and said, “no kidding.” I think I might have bored her to death explaining how I knew some of them, and was glad when our instructor finally started class. We worked on over hand serves and I was able to master a volley that barely made it over the net. I could tell that this skill was my weakest. Once class was over, I continued practicing with another student. My friend had reminded me to call United Parcel Service and I thanked her. I did totally forget, but she remembered our conversation about me wanting to leave TRW. She hugged me goodbye, and told me I was a sweet one. It caught me off guard and I could feel my self blushing.
…She left and I thanked God at that moment she didn’t look back at me. The student I was practicing with laughed at me and served a bullet shot at me. I was not prepared for that and I heard him say “hey player get your head in the game.” He continued laughing. We finished practicing and I made it back to the student union building to call UPS. I was surprised when the women answering the phone informed me I needed to come in as soon as possible. They had openings but they were filling them quickly. I made an appointment first thing in the morning when they opened. I made sure to wear a sport jacket, dress slacks, dress shirt and tie. I arrived early the next morning. The secretary smiled when I told her why I was here. She directed me to an office at the end of the hallway. The door was partially closed so I knocked.
…I was directed to enter by a gruffy voice who was shocked by my attire when I entered his office. “What job are you here for kid mine?” I laughed and informed him I didn’t want his job but I was hoping I could get one of the part-time night shift jobs. I explained that I was currently on layoff from TRW and collecting unemployment insurance. I was a full-time student and the money I was making fulltime with TRW was less than I would be making part-time at UPS. Besides, I needed a schedule that fit my school schedule and with TRW I never knew what shift I would be called back to. He looked at me and said, ” you are hired kid.” He couldn’t believe how well dressed I was for the job I was applying for. He directed me back to a secretary who helped me complete all the needed paper-work. She told me when and where to report to work. I would start in a week. I thanked God and hoped this was his will for me. I would be working in the city I was born in. …My Life’s Journey Continued… >>>>>>>>>>>>>>1 Peter 1:3-9
MJ-Way 