Almost exactly a month ago, Ben lost his job at PetSmart. It was terrifying and awful. We scraped by, and as we started getting closer to the end of the month, we knew we were coming to the end of our rope. After Thanksgiving we wouldn't be able to make ends meet. Our Landlords were fantastic (very thankful for them too!) and worked with us. Our family and friends were fantastic (thank you mom for the money here and there) they made sure we had groceries and gas in the car when they could.
We prayed and worked and got Ben some interviews. They went well, and yet he still didn't have a job. Then a job I applied him for a few weeks before he lost his job called him up. In fact, the district (area? zone?) manager called him and said, let's get you in for an interview!!
After a two-week long application process (biting our nails the entire way...) they called and said... We want you to work for us! Not only that, but they got him started today so he'd get paid for the holiday. (Imagine working one day and getting the next day paid off!)
The pay is more than we imagined he'd get (we were getting desperate for anything... minimum wage...) plus commission on his sales. The hours are great (no late nights and short weekend shifts) and as far as we can tell the guys he works with are great.
Thank you everyone for all the words, prayers and little things that helped us get through the hardest month I think we've ever been through. Now... on to the future.
Gods Bless, and have a safe and happy holiday!
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