Job possibilities

What a week! I started back to work on Tuesday and frankly, I was concerned whether the hurt thumb would be a hindrance. Other than aching a bit the first couple of days, fortunately the thumb wasn't much of a problem. I have to avoid using the thumb when lifting, for example, lifting the vacuum cleaner. But it doesn't slow me down too much, so I really can't complain.

With my house-cleaning business keeping me busy and going so well (I've even had to turn away customers there's so much business), I haven't been looking for other job opportunities. But sometimes opportunities present themselves, often when you least expect them. A friend of mine from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools alerted me to a job opening that she thought might be of interest. On Friday, between customers, I chatted briefly with the hiring manager, and actually the job sounds quite interesting.

Right now, I aim to stay "open" and see what happens next. Having my own business has been very enjoyable, and it feels like I'm living the American dream. Financially, short-term, I'm making enough to pay the bills; long-term, the rewards could be really great. I like being able to set my own hours, and I thrive on the customer interaction. But of course I have a lot to learn about running a business, and at this point I'm "flying by the seat of my pants" more often than not.

Much as I'm enjoying being in business for myself, I don't want to close myself off to other job possibilities. I believe everything happens for a reason; even "bad" things like cutting my thumb. I think the Life Lesson to be learned from cutting my thumb was "slow down", pay attention, don't be in such a hurry. So yes, I want to find out more about the job at CMS. If the job turns out to be a good fit, wonderful, but if not, well, I'll just keep pursuing that old American dream!