oh, man, that goes way, way, WAY back!

Figured I had best get in here and post or you would wonder what I was doing with all of my time – heh! At least I didn’t say “spare” time, right?

This is the week of the big semi-annual training. We give it to new staff members, board members, people from other agencies, and general public. In the time I have been with the agency I think our largest class was 7. We had 16 today! And, we had 23 pre-registered!!

It always happens that we lose some between registration and the first day, but SIXTEEN! My boss is well pleased.

Usually I only have one or two places where I speak to the students. This time I have four. Plus, as the peson who does all the “scut” work I am in the room most of the time. It is part of my job to make sure the students sign in every morning, that they have paid their fee the first morning, that the coffee is made and the tea water is hot, that munchies are fresh and available, etc.

Today I talked about the agency history and mission, and about the program I oversee. Tomorrow I will do two different presentations – one for the first time, and only because the usual presenter is in Anchorage for a conference. Friday I will do another presentation, plus make sure all of the loose ends are tied up and the students know what their next step might be.

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnndddddddddddddddddddd . . . . . .

Last Thursday I had an interview with my boss for a different position. It is a higher up the ladder position, although the pay is not a whole lot more than I currently make (by virtue of having been there 5 years and having gotten two (2!) whole cost of living adjustment raises). But, I am excited about the opportunity.

And, while I have not been officially offered the position, it looks really good. She asked me several times if I was sure that I wanted the job – or if I had applied simply because she had suggested I apply – and other such questions. She is also trying to arrange an interview with herself and the facilitator of the largest portion of that position and me. Together – so that says something, right? That I’ve made it to the next phase of the interview process, at least.

She hopes to hire by May 1st – so I might have to wait another week to let you all know for sure.

I will need much prayer should I get the job, by the way, so I’m counting on you all!

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