Tomorrow I start my first day officially employed as an analyst at KQ Freeman Run. (You didn't really think I would name my firm now would you?). Grant it, I've been working at KQFR since March of last year and only recently transferred to the NJ office but as a temp. While my role and responsibilities won't change significantly (if at all), my life has changed dramatically. Firstly I've left my parents' home, left my home church of 23 years, and left the best group of friends ever for the big city, New York City that is. Currently, I reside with my uncle, his wife and daughter and having left my family it sure helps to be in a family setting as I transition into independence.
In the next couple of months, I hope to have secured my "bachelor pad." I've been scouring Craigslist to see what my money could get me--needless to say that even with the new salary I'll still be living modestly lol. I'm vacillating between a studio or a one bedroom apartment but we'll see. It's a stressful process but I'm going to trust God in that my steps are ordered and that even includes where I lay my head at night.
Again, this new job has pulled me from Philly to NYC, out of my old church and now into a new one. I can truly say I'm blessed there and enjoy the teachings and inspirations it receive on a weekly basis. I'm learning so much and it's been but 6 weeks!!! To Him be all glory, honor, and praise. Amen.
With the new role comes new money and the ability to do new things in an amazing city. There are so many things I want to do--martial arts, French lessons, attend concerts and other forms of the arts. The list is endless! I just got to find folk to join me lol. The job also comes with 3 weeks of paid time off so I look forward to traveling this year. My prior roles were all temporary/contracts. In the event I didn't work, I didn't get paid so taking time off wasn't much of an option.
Equally important with this new role is the ability to begin planning for family life. On previous salaries I couldn't possibly consider getting married, let alone having a girlfriend (they cost money! Lol).
The list can go on and on but I'll stop it there. While some folks may be led to see a job as merely a paycheck, mine affords me so much more. I'm grateful for the opportunities granted to me by God. I'm sure that He'll continue blessing me!
Off to bed I go--I've got a big first day tomorrow!
-Dave aka General Maximus
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