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TEXASGRANDMA
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When my hubby and I separated years ago, I went to the Government Employment Office to apply for a job. The man that interviewed me told me that I was not qualified for anything. Even though I had actually held two different jobs in my marriage. He looked at me as a most of the time stay at home mother as being ignorant and not hirable. I prayed for a job and God gave me a job without the agency.
So, yes, I find your post most interesting and appreciate it.
betty
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Luk 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
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SoftTouch
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I got this email today and would like to Bless all my fellow Mom's by sharing it! Happy Mothers Day!
JUST ANOTHER MOM????
A woman named Emily told her experience one day about going to renew her driver's license at the County Clerk's office. the woman recorder had asked her to state her occupation.
She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.
"What I mean is," explained the recorder, "do you have a job, or are you just a...?
"Of course I have a job," snapped Emily. "I'm a Mom."
We don't list 'Mom' as an occupation . . 'Housewife' covers it," said the
recorder emphatically.
I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall.
The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and in possession of a high sounding title like, "Official Interrogator" or "Town
Registrar."
"What is your occupation?" she probed.
What made me say it, I do not know. The words simply popped out. "I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations."
The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair, and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly, emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.
"Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in your field?"
Cooly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply, "I have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn't), in the laboratory and in the field, (normally I would have said indoors and out). I'm working for my Masters, (the whole darned family), and already have four credits, (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more
like it). But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money."
There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door.
As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants -- ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy! And
I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than "just another Mom."
Motherhood . . . What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.
Does this make grandmothers "Senior Research associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations" and great grandmothers Executive Senior Research Associates"? I think so!!! I also think it makes Aunts "Associate Research Assistants."
May your troubles be less, your blessings more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.
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Psalm 119:104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. 105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
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