As most of you already know, I had to quit my new job. I was only there for a few weeks, and while I already knew that it was questionable as to whether I should work there, I quickly had it confirmed to me as I put forth a real effort to make it work. It was the best decision for me at this time. The title of this blog is very appropriate... it is very complicated. I will explain. However, there are a few things that I need to focus on right now which I won't be disclosing. Nothing serious, just a few things that are going to require a lot of focus and lots of my time.
Let me begin by saying that this was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. It was really a no-brainer actually but it was still a very, very tough decision to make. After I spoke to my manager to resign I cried my eyes out. Thanks for your reassurance that I made the right decision Chad. Let me just make this clear... I wanted nothing more than to work at Aria. The couple of weeks I was there were great. I quickly made great friends with my co-workers and managers, and they were really fun people to be around. The environment was great to work in and I LOVED the position I had. I was working in casino accounting where I was responsible for DOR (Daily Operations Revenue). I was responsible for all the numbers coming in from the tables, poker, slots, etc (everything from the casino). Basically I analyzed and balanced ledgers to hand in to my accounting manager. It was seriously one of the top 3 jobs I've ever had. I talked with my manager about coming back, possibly in a few months when things settle down for me, and he said he would love to have me back.
The only downfall of the job (well, there are a few) is that I was required to be there for 50-60 hours a week. That would have been fine except I wouldn't have had time to go to my chiro & physio appointments. Very important considering I'm still recovering from whiplash from my accident (I accepted the job offer before my accident). Not to mention, I wasn't feeling very good by the time I got off work because my body's still healing. I had no energy by the time I got off of work in the evenings and days off. The other thing is that I wouldn't have gotten any weekends off. Once I started training and getting to know my responsibilities and what was required of me (I was the only working in the Daily Operations Revenue Department), I quickly realized that it would be impossible for me to get weekends off.... that's just the nature of the casino business. Accounting needs to be done on a daily basis... that also explains why I would have had to work so many hours a week. Juggling that with Chad's dental school was just not going to work for us. Before I started the job Chad and I were talking about if I should work there for the single reason alone that I would have to work during the day on Sunday's making it impossible for me to ever go to church. He said that where one blessing is given and then sacrificed in His name, a greater blessing will be given. He is so right, that's my husband.
There you have it. It is complicated, and that's why I have written a blog about it. It is the story of my life... that I come into a great opportunity only to have it taken from me due to life's circumstances, but at the same time it has put me where I am and made me who I am. I have no regrets with any decisions I've ever made. Where one opportunity falls another arises... and it's always for the better, and here I am. My life is amazing.
3 comments:
Wow. What a hard decision, and what wonderful advice from Chad. I had a good job that I quit to do IVF, and while that was a no brainer too, it was super hard. You'll get some amazing blessings for being willing to make the sacrifice. Best of luck to you!
I'm glad you feel good about your decision even though it was far from easy. You gave it your best shot and that's all you can really do. I hope you recover quickly and no longer feel the effects from your accident. When you know you're doing the right thing, there is no room for regret!
It's interesting because as hard of a decision as it was I feel so incredibly good about it. It really makes a difference when you follow the spirit and pray about decisions. Thanks for your support ladies. Luv ya!
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