#Project Manger jobs

[a-curious-studyblr]

Just wanted to make a post about this book that I read 1.5 years ago when I was partway through my biochem master's. I'm thinking about it now again after a good casual interview I did yesterday! Fingers crossed that I go back and read the page about resigning and starting a new job soon 🤞🏻 I got it for free (woohoo free book!) at my uni as one of the authors did an online talk about jobs and money and stuff. I really enjoyed the book overall! it got 5* on goodreads from me lol. Pretty good for someone finishing undergrad going into their first job, but not really for you if you've got a lot of work experience. It's quite a fun read, the authors are good and honest. Wanted to throw this book out there for the studyblr community and the undergrads who are job-seeking rn after graduating <3

[princessleiana]

Intercepted houses ࣪ ִֶָ☾.

hi guys hope your day is fabulous and everyone is okay ৎ୭

I wanted to discuss intercepted houses and specifically 11th & 5th houses intercepted and the double houses breakdown and also the specific sign you're missing in your chart. This post will be discussing the exclusion of pieces and virgo in your birth chart and it not governing a house and the impacts and observations I've determined fits along this specific interception.

princess leiana astrology xoxo ⋆. 𐙚 ̊

Having 4th house & 5th house in leo

leo fourth house: These natives have a lot of potential for their breakthrough in life. You may had/have an explosive family; it was either big, you had lots of relatives or their was a constant explosiveness of energy in your household. There could of been lots of yelling and arguments in your household. You may have had creative relatives or relatives in any art industries or even your parents. But, there may have had been such energy in your household but not much to you. Your parents may have pushed you to have confidence, stand up for yourself but it may have not resonated with you in the way they went about it. You could be a favorite or often payed attention to in your family but also invalidated which causes a seesaw effect.

5th house leo interception: So, because these natives have a fourth house in leo and each house is a stage in our life, this will tie in together. Therefore, because of the constant explosiveness and fiery nature of your family and home life you may have experienced neglect. You may have not gained the confidence from your parents from any pursuits on anything that was fun for you or even anything you wanted to pursue. Your parents may have found it not important often neglecting the natives true expression. This natives negative experience with this will likely effect their own creativeness, fun and connections with others. You may find it hard to make friends or out yourself in fun environments because of your fear of peoples perception on your fun and goofy behavior or you feel like people wont accept you. These natives also might experience quick burnout within creative pursuits and feel like this area in their life is rejecting itself. These natives have the capability to pour their creativeness into themselves; you just have to unblock this harsh reality in your life and uncover the truths and accept this part in your life. You feel like you may not get to experience fun things like others can.

Having aquarius in the 10th house & 11th house

aquarius in the 10th house: You don't really want to pursue a job that deems as regular. You want something that will feel like it fits you. You don't like pursuing careers (lifetime careers) that will not fulfill you. You may pursue STEM, biology-related, chemistry, artictechture, doctor (depending on cancer and virgo placements) industry-related, creating the new innovation, online business, therapist, anything that involves movies, being internet famous (because of this interception in the 5th you may feel more inclined to pursue creative pursuits, music, writing & expression) Being a project manger, managing business, enterpreneur, producer, activist, game creator, movie director and especially any science related pursuits.

aquarius in the 11th house intercepted: Friends and people can be quiteee confusing with this interception. The thing is people will be fascinated with this native but have many different perceptions. Being popular but not quite fitting in is a theme. Having social anxiety is such a theme with this placement. You could attract friends that are apart of the lgbtq+. You have been popular or a lot of people know you but may have experienced people always being unsure of you and may not even know why. People could be intimidated by your social play in social settings. Friendships can be very confusing and elusive. There may be a constant feeling of obtaining friends but feeling like they don't completely accept you. Feeling not accepted by your community is a huge theme. You feel like a lot of people may not want to pick you. You may find it hard to create superficial relationships, so in result you may just find no purpose in it altogether.

Virgo & Pieces not being your chart

Not having Virgo and Pisces in your house wheel could feel like you lacked stability in your upbringing like so much. You have moved a lot and your parents let you do things yourself constantly and felt like you had to live up to their idea of the independence they handed to you. You had to care for yourself. You could have emotionally unavailable people in your life. When you didn't have the structure you expected it caused you to have to step up and it allowed a unconventional routine for you. You may find it hard to follow a routine and feel like you had to teach yourself the importance of a routine. You may also not like virgo/pieces personalites or placements as you yourself may not be proud of the traits you may have lacked in your life so building yourself up and having someone else naturally display these traits can make natives find it intimating or appealing. You may like structure in partners or creative partners. Your parents could of had a theme of putting love over you or putting substances over you or their dreams. You may have a hard time complying to work schedule sometimes or even school. You feel as though time and routine depends on you and not the day.

written originally by me, don’t not steal writing.

let me know your opinions, did this resonate? :)

[sparrowrye]

Demi Demon || Alastor x Reader, A2 part 3

Synopsis: It’s been over a year since we were brought under Alastor’s watchful eye. We’ve unlocked our Demonic powers, discovered our own talents, and began building the Safe Haven with Charlie and co. Alastor seems increasingly interested in the power we hold as one and intends to use it properly.

Previous part

Part 3: a reporter

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A loud knock came at the door. Spencer looked up from the article on his desk. His eyes glanced at the little clock that read 11:00pm. It was typical for his 'anonymous' parties to pay him a visit around this hour.

His office was an old storage room. The building a manger had been nice enough to move most of the stuff out of the room and allow him to set up his office and print shop. His printing machine was in the back corner and piles of new and old newspapers were all over the place. A small fire place had been roughly dug out of the concrete wall and did little to help keep the place warm.

He turned the old radio to a music channel, the Radio Demon's typical broadcast having ended, and went to the door. Once he invited the anonymous party in, he would turn the volume up so no eavesdropper could overhear.

He opened the door to a dark, red coat. His eyes trailed up the red and white lines, his blood running cold when he reached their face. Staring down at him was the none other than the Radio Demon. Spencer's knuckles had turned white from gripping the door handle.

"Greetings Mr. O'Connor. Might I have a word with you?" Alastor said.

"O-Of course." Spender stepped the side and held the door open. Alastor's eyes scanned the room as his cane tapped loudly on the floor. "I-I wasn't expecting you. I would have tidied the place up."

"No need. I don't intend to stay for long." Alastor stood by the fire and turned to face the small man. His eyes were wide and locked on Alastor, not noticing the darkening of the shadows in the corner of his office. I stayed covered with illusions and shadows combined, watching and listening.

"What could the famous Radio Demon want from me?" Spencer asked. He joined Alastor by the fire but kept a safe distance. His figure was as small and narrow as his horns hiding underneath his flat hat. He wore cuffed pants, black boots, and a long sleeve button up he always had rolled past his elbows. He scratched the scruff on his chin and shifted uncomfortably.

"It's my understanding you're under the threat of losing your job. Is that correct?" Alastor asked. Both claws rested still on his cane.

"Well, if you mean the mayor wants to switch to digital, then yes. Paper isn't really popular these days."

"I understand quite well. The digital era is trying to smother its predecessors. But I intend to ensure that doesn't happen. I believe you can be of assistance."

"Me? How?" Spencer's fear had melted most of the way. Was the Radio Demon asking him for help?

"There is a project on my hands." Alastor started walking. I watched as he circled Spencer, a tactic he used on everyone. "You know of the trouble Demons are in, as well as Full mage Humans. There is a Safe Haven for the persecuted. And I need someone I can count on to spread the word."

He walked past Spencer to stand in his original spot, careful to walk close enough that their sleeves almost touched. Spencer knew what he was asking of him. He wanted him to use his personal print machine to write articles about this Safe Haven and post them everywhere. But that brought many dangerous with it.

"If you don't mind me asking, sir, why won't you do it? Surely you can reach a larger audience than me." He tapped his fingers together as the Radio Demon turned to face him.

"That is precisely why I'm looking for you to do it instead. This Safe Haven is nowhere near ready to be widely known. It needs more time to build and establish itself before it's many enemies discover it. This is to be a gradual reveal."

I heard Alastor's shadow chuckle in my ear. Only I could see it's red eyes open slightly to look at me. I felt Alcine, my own shadow, protectively cover my side closest to it.

"Well...I would love to assist you of all people, but I'm afraid I don't have the finances for it."

"That is something I will take care of." Alastor's smile widened.

"Right. Well...uh..." Spencer dragged two chairs from his desk to the fireplace. "It would uh...it would be tricky. And dangerous, for me especially." He went behind his desk to retrieve a bottle of whiskey.

"I've seen how you work," Alastor sat in one of the chairs, "I've seen you shapeshift into others to get what you need. I've seen the lengths you've gone to get a story. This task is something you could handle."

Spencer paused in pouring the second drink. "How long have you been watching me?"

"Some time."

"Oh...well...the stakes would be much greater. Especially for such a controversial and touchy subject," he said. Alastor motioned for me. "I could have enemies using me to get to this Safe Haven. Or they could simply ensure I stop publishing it." He finished pouring the last glass.

He closed the bottle and turned around, his feet freezing when he saw me standing beside Alastor's chair. I was in my Demon form and my shadow's edges were as sharp and janky as Alastor's. He didn't move for a long minute, eyes jumping between the two of us.

He cleared his throat. "I-I'm sure I could find a way."

Alastor accepted the drink but I declined, watching the small man try to sit in the chair without taking his eyes off me. A moment ago he had gotten somewhat used to Alastor's presence and now he was back to a rigid posture and stammering over his words. Had my presence really effected him?

"Excellent!" Alastor rested his foot on his knee. "Then let's get down to business."

****

I dove off the cliff and glided down to the beach. I slammed into the closest teenager and sent the group sprawling away from the jagged rocks in the water. They immediately got up and fought again. They were kicking up dirt and the kids were trying to jump out of the way.

The boy was clawing at Reagan who was desperately trying to run. His claws were razor sharp and slicing through her clothes. She already had dozens of marks across her skin. A Demon girl rammed her thick horns into his chin and tried to shove him away. He just took her with him and kicked her into the cold ocean.

He lunged for Reagan again but I caught him midway. His claw caught my nose as I slammed my body into his side. I planted my feet and made myself bigger as a Demon. His eyes widened and he scrambled back.

My eyes opened to the dim fire. My neck hurt from the strange position it had fallen into, my book flat on the ground seemingly waking me up, and the room itself was casted in a dim light. I yawned as I picked up the book. I set it on the chair and sauntered outside to the edge of the cliff. I sat with my legs hanging over and took a deep breath of the salty air. I remained there for what felt like eternity, focusing on neither anything or nothing.

"You seem upset."

I knew Husker was walking up to me long before he said anything. I kept my eyes on the cresting waves and pending rainstorm. I was wearing a coat since the temperatures were dropping for the fall season.

"I think that's the most you've said to me in weeks," I retorted. I heard him wince.

"I thought maybe you were happy with the way things were going." He sat down beside me and let his legs dangle over the edge. "What's wrong?"

As hurt and angry as I was with him neglecting me, I had been dying to speak my mind to someone. I certainly wasn't about to talk to Charlie or anyone new about my issue.

"He's using me again. I'm just a puppet for him to control, a tool to use. I wasn't part of that conversation. I was just there to make the guy say yes."

"What conversation?"

"We met an old newspaper reporter. Alastor and Charlie think it's smart to advertise the haven through paper articles."

"Ah," he nodded, "but...I mean this in the kindest way, but why would Alastor need you to get the guy to say yes? We both know he can convince anyone."

"I don't know. But he waited before telling me when to come out of the shadows. The guy was more willing to do it once he saw me. And Alastor smiled at me, too. Like one of his evil smiles."

"Hmm." Husker leaned on his legs and tapped his heels into the harsh stone. "That does seem strange. Maybe you—"

My ears twitched and my head jerked away. I locked my eyes on the group of kids on the beach. Three teenagers were fighting dangerously close to the sharp rocks. The little kids were yelling and Vivian was trying to break up the fight.

I dove off the cliff and glided down to the beach. I slammed into the closest teenager and sent the group sprawling away from the jagged rocks in the water. They immediately got up and fought again. They were kicking up dirt and the kids were trying to jump out of the way.

The boy was clawing at Reagan who was desperately trying to run. His claws were razor sharp and slicing through her clothes. She already had dozens of marks across her skin. A Demon girl rammed her thick horns into his chin and tried to shove him away. He just took her with him and kicked her into the cold ocean.

He lunged for Reagan again but I caught him midway. His claw caught my nose as I slammed my body into his side. I planted my feet and made myself bigger as a Demon. His eyes widened and he scrambled back.

"What is going on?" I demanded, looking between everyone here. Vivian was helping Reagan sit up and checking her wounds. I wiped my bleeding nose with my sleeve.

The other girl stood from the waves to join us, drenched and dripping. "He was taunting her."

"I was not!" he claimed. He backed further away before standing.

"He was!" she said. "He was telling her anyone could beat her because she didn't have any magic."

I looked briefly at Reagan before turning to the boy. He was new, a fighter from one if the recent rings we had saved.

"It wasn't meant to be taken seriously," he tried.

"Think next time, then," Vivian snapped. She was still in her Human form but the look she was giving made anyone anxious to be in her sight. "You're both from the rings. Did you really think it wasn't going to start a problem?"

"Well it did," I interjected, "and it won't happen again." I pointed a claw at the boy. "You're new enough to have heard our rules about no fighting." Next I pointed at Reagan and the girl. "And you've both been here long enough to know why we don't allow it."

They both dipped their heads.

"Come on." Vivian helped Reagan to her feet. The two girls walked past the boy and would be paying our new healer a visit.

I gathered the younger children and walked them back up to the top. The adults were quickly finishing another building before the rain came in. I made sure each child was back in their hut, safe and cozy. I had just finished when Reagan walked out of Althea's hut. The scratches were all gone but her face showed she still had some adrenaline still in her.

"Are you alright?" I asked her. She motioned to my nose but I passed it off. It had dried by now and it was only a nick.

"I'm sorry." She held onto her own arms. Her friend put a hand on her back.

"I understand why you did it." I touched her shoulder. She had revealed to me in prior conversations about the other teenagers poking fun at her magicless abilities. "But remember, fighting is easy. But not everyone can outwit someone with words."

"Right." She didn't sound too convinced. I walked with her and her friend to their hut and watched them walk in as the rain began to fall. Everyone disappeared into the safety of their warm, well lit shelter.

Husker invited me to join him and the others but I denied. I wasn't really feeling up to the socializing. I never was, though. I always felt out of place when I was with that group. I didn't feel a part of it.

I slowly made my way up the hill. I let the rain dot my clothes until it was all one dark color. I tilted my face to the sky and felt the wet grass sticking to my feet. I loved the feeling of rain. Everything smelled so earthy and fresh, so alive. I felt connected to it all, like I was meant to be here.

My joyful mood dropped when I opened my eyes. Alastor waited under the safety of the porch, cane in hand. I probably looked like a mess compared to him, always looking pressed and perfect.

"What?" I growled as I climbed the steps.

"Must there always be a reason?"

"There always is with yo—"

His hand covered my eyes and pulled me back. I felt the tingle of magic on my nose and froze. When he pulled his hand off I touched the smooth skin. I felt his presence past my shields again but this time was different. It felt as if he was searching for something.

I plucked his hand off and walked inside.

****

"It's been awhile since we've chatted. How's it been?" Rosie asked, taking a sip of the warm tea. She and Alastor were sitting in the private room of her store.

"She hasn't made any progress in the connection." Alastor was leaning back into the chair and running a hand over his face.

"You mean you haven't made any progression."

"Excuse me?" A red eye snapped up to her.

"Alastor, darling, she has to want to be around you. You have to be somewhat pleasant to be around."

"I'll do no such thing," he growled.

"Then the connection will remain weak." She took another sip.

He let out a sigh. "I don't know how to turn her around. She has nothing but anger and hatred for me. I can feel it."

"Then be the gentleman you are. She's the only one I've seen you treat in such a way. You treat Mimzy and I so much better than her and she's your soulmate, my dear."

"She's annoying."

Rosie laughed. "I'm sure she thinks the same thing of you."

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Author's Note:

Ooooh boy. Welcome OC Spencer!

I may or may not be procrastinating the development of the feelings arc. I'm a little nervous if y'all will like how I write it. I'm so grateful to all of you who've been following along since the beginning, reading each and every post of mine. <3

[welkinalauda]

Two years ago my boss K died.

I worked for K for close to 20 years. She was great - she knew the industry and she knew exactly how our system worked and how it got that way. We were friends, or at least as much friends as you can be with your boss. I miss her a lot.

.

A year ago, the company laid off P (who had been K's boss).

They said it was cost-cutting. Redundancy in middle management.

.

Last month, the company laid off D.

D was K's second in command, and he moved into her job after she died. D didn't have all of K's institutional knowledge, but he did his best. D was our department's rep to a bunch of IT projects over the years. Now he's gone and we have no idea what was happening with those.

.

I now report to S.

S is a lovely person and an experienced manger, but she knows...not enough...about the work we do and how we do it. To her credit, she knows that she doesn't know enough and she's asking questions and letting those of us who know more take the lead in meetings with outsiders. But.

My job is maintaining the company database of import duties and taxes.

Donald Trump (may his name be forever and hissing and a curse) has found in US import tariffs something he can fuck with that NO ONE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO REVIEW.*

I am the last one at the company who has a clue how CBP data can be folded and spindled into our system so that it's intelligible to downstream users.

I am an hourly employee. No one reports to me. People in other departments call on me for subject matter expertise and then drop me off the email chain while they make executive decisions.

And I am the last one on the business side who has a half-assed clue how our system works, who has an idea how many paths our data travels down, who knows jack about this shit.

That latest 'pause' on CA/MX add'l duties is going to fuck up our system badly and I have no one to ask for guidance.

I laid out the problem in today's executive orders for some of my colleagues, and they looked thoughtful for a bit and said they got nothing, either.

*The WTO may have authority? and the US is in violation of that agreement as I understand it - but I don't know if the WTO will permanently pitch the US out over the temporary horror that is Donald Fucking Trump

[k00297635]

Disrupt concepts and development - Week One

I was struggling to come up with ideas for the upcoming disrupt project. On Friday evening I sat down with elaine and she helped me to come up with some ideas that I could begin to develop through the week. I started off thinking about my job. I have worked for McDonalds for almost four years now an have been a manger for two of them. Its a very busy McDonalds and I'm often looking after the mental and physical well-being of between 60-70 employees at any given time whilst maintaining a smooth production of sales that often reach three rand per hour. I mentioned to Elaine that whenever I notice an employee is getting overwhelmed I give them a break and tell them to go to the fridge or freezer to give them a breather. The kitchen is so hot, crammed a loud with beeping of timers going of in every direction. When you get into the freezer is is always so neatly organized with boxes of food stacked against the walls. This creates so much sound insulation so if you need to scream and shout and let it all out, you have complete freedom to do so. I liked the idea of fridges and my relationships with them but decided I didn't want to think about work all the time so I decided to look into the relationship with my own fridge. I live in a house with two other girls, we are all 23 but yet such completely different lives. I started to develop ideas around how sometimes our lives are so busy that the only way I can check in with how they're doing is the check how their fridge shelf is doing when I take a break in my day to make some food. Sometimes after a long busy day of commuting up and down to Limerick from Galway I am so tired and have had a long day full of social interactions that I just don't want to take time to feed myself or think about anything else. I started with primary sources from my own fridge and how it looked on a Sunday evening at the end/beginning of a long week. I drew some sketches of our fridge contents to have some images to work with for my Publications workshop.

Publictaion Workshop and Riso Print The riso print workshop was so interesting. Fiona began by explaining about colour separation and the actual riso print machine. The machine was created in Japan as an environmentally friendly competitor of a printer. The developed their own colours that are different to the pantone colour scheme. Instead of blatsing the ink with heat to warm it up it rocks the ink to gently wake it up. The machine uses master stencils and ink drums that can rapidly produce hundreds of multi-colored prints in a matter of minutes. The scan gets turned into a master stencil that is created within the machine. The inks are made from soy based derivates giving the machine a sustainable character and low environmental impact. I learned about how the college acquired this machine and heard about the campaign through the creative wom @rt campaign. When I think of femininity and the strong woman in my life I admire how beautifully and determined they handle difficult situations. I think the nature of the riso machine and how thoughtfully and delicately it produces beautifully vibrant prints is such a beautiful way to mirror that. I played with different mark makings to create depth and tone and came up with an almost wallpaper appearance that I feel like I would be interested on expanding on.

Book Making Workshop

In the afternoon we had a bookmaking workshop where we learned some really interesting folds and approaches to book making. We bound a book filled with our collection of prints made that day and played with adding some disruptions of papers throughout the book. It was a very interesting workshop and I am looking forward to developing on these ideas further

[alienpost]

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[arcanefisrath]

Lilo and Stitch

I think this might be the most boring Disney film they've ever made.

This is the animated film.

I'm glad people got paychecks but I had to have this playing in the background for entire shifts practically at my old job at a Suncoast when this came to DVD/Video and it was just misery. It was the mangers favorite Disney film and they just kept playing it. For like weeks.

There's this little girl in Hawaii and then an alien lands and through the power of really, really dull scenes and Elvis music she makes it not evil anymore. Or less violent? Hy-jinks? Heartstrings tugged somehow? You've got aliens, Hawaii, one of the Kids in the Hall, Elvis music and this is what you make?

Yuck. The amount of interesting animated projects over the years that didn't get funding or failed and somehow this one made it to theaters is baffling to me.

The animated series for it was even more boring somehow. Now it's being remade for another live action Disney film that they really need to stop doing.

I rate is a pass. Nothing it matters at this late junction. I just want to get my thoughts out.

[bubblelovejellyfish]

What stress me out today clog #1

I don’t know how to start this but im gonna try.

Im failing one/ maybe two of my classes and it’s destroying me as I need to have at least a c (60%?) to the scholarship to carry onto next session and it’s only the first semester. How and I doing so bad. I knew English wasn’t my strong suit but it just destroys me as I write these essay and barely score over a 10/20 or 5/15. I just feel clog my brain doesn’t feel right and I’m 18 but i feel like I stop growing age middle school ended. I been trap in this rotten state of I can’t do anything, I’m a failure , your a bother. I wish I can just feel normal but I can sometimes I sit there for hours and listen to hour long videos and day dream. I have something wrong with me but I don’t know what.

If school is stressing me my fathers girlfriend keeps getting in my for the godbamn air conditioner. A very short summary; my mom wasn’t good at being around so I mom with my dad and his long term girlfriend. She used to be sick but she better now and she used most of her interactions with me to complain about my stuff. There wasn’t enough room for me so I sleep in the living room so all my stuff at pack and squeeze into a corner in the small apartment. Most of the time I’m sitting their I have the ac on because of two reasons; one it’s stinks the cat liter and two the heater is on. That’s a good thing but cat poop and a hot room is not a pleasant smell so I turn the ac on to you know blow it away from me. As well it hot , just sitting their for hours you will get hot so I turn it on. I don’t just blast the ac in I put it on eco or fan and if fan only th r second level. That’s does sound bad but I swear to good you would think i blasting by how she acts. Last night we just got in a agrument because she came out said it’s to cold and was scolding me and I was like you notice this is the only time you talk to me is to complain and she replied back saying I should do what she say and I just felt crazy. Mind you I been living with her for 4 years , we had this talk multiple times but it keeps happening more and more. I just let how I’m feeling out and straight up said you don’t understand. And I’m trying but theirs only so much I can do with the cards I and handed and we can’t keep having these talks. — I went on and on about how I felt how I did everything I can I understand what she saying but she doesn’t listen to me. You dont understand how may time i repeat myself about how she doesn’t listen and she doesn’t understand how I’m trying to deal with things. And I spoke like for 30 minutes spilling my guys and you want the only response she had ….

“We’ll speak to you father about this”

You wanna know how far I rolled my eyes up when I turned my head ? I swear it’s like a Karen saying I’ll talk to you manger. She always had a problem with my “tone” but when I asked what that is she says this like me talking to you. We are having a conversation not you just demanding thing I told you I can’t do and I know you don’t want me in you shitty apartment I mean if I could go anywhere I would go there in a heartbeat but I’m here with my father as I need his support. My mom I don’t even know what’s she’s doing and what I’m going to be doing my relationship with her but let me figure out college first . I just started for god sake and I’m FAILING TWO CLASSES. I promise you I’m the most normal for my condition right now. I just don’t know what’s to do anymore I have exams next week and the first semester is ending in two week I have four classes and half of them I failing. I have an art project due and I’m looking for a job.

Can I give up please….

Im gonna follow my older brothers example and go to the arm now… give my dad the money he spent on me and … maybe I’ll figure something out… I don’t know

[skinny-mini-xx]

Honestly not a rant about food but just life.

I have been so fucking stressed lately and I’m fucking done. I’m late on two projects from school, I gotta worry about my driving classes and booking my test, my parents seem to be having problems, I’m so fucking broke and I’m trying to be the perfect daughter, girlfriend and friend all at the same time and I’m just done.

I just want to take a nap maybe a nice bath or a weekend away from all the stress and to come back with no worries or stress. Honestly I can handle the stree from school I can, but it’s the broke part that is stressing me out.

I wanna move out and have my own place but I’m to broke for that so I’m stuck with my parents and I fear I might be here for the rest of my life. I need a car but the money I was gonna get for my car isn’t coming bc apparently the files I had done were never fucking sent. So my plans for investing the money for a car are out the window basically.

I feel so fat and terrible about my body and I just want to drop the weight at the snap of my fingers but I can’t, I’m surrounded by all kinds of weight loss tips and tricks and I just don’t know which ones are true.

Work is a bitch bc I have to deal with a shitty fucking co worker who can’t seem to do his fucking job properly. Plus working part time so I can’t make enough money while in school. And and fucking get this. I have to do a course for work outside of work hours and I’m not getting paid for it. There was a deadline and I fucking missed it. I could be sent home from work tomorrow and I swear tk god if that happens I’m yelling at my general manager and then my manger to pay me more then going home bc idc.

Idk if this make any sense… I’m running off 4 hours of sleep over the last 3 days 👌🏻😚

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Managers Could Do a Lot Better at Performance Management

Sometimes, a manager considers it an extra burden to deal with employee motivation and this leaves an impact on an employee's performance. In order to get the best output from employees, performance management should be rightly executed to improve workforce productivity. Managers could either make performance management better or worse as they have a major role in planning a work, assigning duties and getting the work done.

1) Clear Job Descriptions

It is one of the most important duties of a manger to understand a project and delegate duties to the right employees. Managers appoint different workers for different tasks; they should lay out clear job descriptions and project requirements right from the start. Their subordinates should know the deadlines and work efficiently to meet them. This fits completely into the strategy for talent and development of employees.

2) Eliminate Social and Cultural Barriers

Managers should focus on eliminating any type of social and cultural barriers that affect the performance of one employee or an entire team. Culture sometimes becomes a barrier to change. This happens when employees are suddenly forced to work in a rapidly shifting or unfamiliar environment. Managers should win the employees' confidence to adopt a change first, and then implement it.

3) Set Achievable Targets

Managers should set achievable and short-term targets for their subordinates to begin with. Long-term goals are valid and have value, but employees start losing their interest if they are not given proper boosts on a regular basis. Managers should split bigger projects into smaller achievable targets having reasonable timelines, instead of a project spread over years. This approach can increase employees productivity when implemented properly.

4) Informal Appraisals

Managers could get best performances if they use informal appraisal methods at different times of the year. Employees should be given informal feedback so that they can manage obstacles and improve results independently. It should be done in a positive mood with the purpose of encourage to achieve better results.

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HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Zachariah 4:10

 

Job 8:7 says though our beginning is small, our latter days will be very great. Don’t despise the days of little beginnings! Humble, little beginnings, who in their right and reasonable mind forgets the days of humble, and small beginnings? Everything in life starts from something, somewhere and mostly from small things.

The giant Oaktree started from a seed, and a forest from a tree.

Zechariah asked the Jews who returned from captivity and trying to rebuild the temple, a task that seemed impossible to them and every believer today if they’ll despise the days of little or humble beginnings.

The Lord spoke to them prophetically and asked the question “Who has despised the day of small things?” The question is still as valid to us today.

Have you discarded the testimony of your humble beginning?

People tend to change their story to suit their status and position and often, it is those days of small, humble beginnings that usually captures the heart of the hearers, yet that is the area most people don’t want to talk about.

We must be thankful for everything, especially for the little things that God used to grow the big things. God wants us to be grateful for all things, both small and big things.

God starts small, everything in God’s system is a process and every process starts from a humble beginning, even became small to save us according to Philippians 2:6–8.

God used a small stick in the hands of Moses to baffle Pharaoh on his throne.

The Church started with about 120 disciples in the upper room and has spread across the globe. Small doesn’t mean useless! It’s a humble beginning!

We mustn’t take for granted the hard work that goes into setting up and starting up anything of worth. That huge business, big church, and the great wealth we see and admire, all started from an idea, a humble beginning!

How about a king being born in a manger amid the stench and filth of animals? Every little thing adds up to a big thing.

Do not wait to support and appreciate things only after they succeed. Recognize and appreciate the hand of God in the little things that come your way. God is interested in both the big and the small things, everything is important to the Lord.

We embrace the bigness of God and his mission without embracing his love for the small. And then, finding ourselves unable to escape the small, we then begin to mutter. We are big dreamers hemmed in, behind and before, by a small job, small church, small town, small life.

Do you know how much that idea in your mind is worth?

Are you despising your congregation because there are only two or three people in attendance? God is asking you this question today: What do you have in your hands?

Do not despise it, for it might be all God needs to change your world. Nurture the small things that are in your hands.  A job, a relationship, a project? Or it’s the small beginning of a glimmer of hope in trials and tribulation. Whatever it is remember the Lord, His mighty works and faithfulness to you in your circumstances. Then ask yourself AGAIN “Who has despised the day of small things?”

The Lord Jesus never despises that day! He delights in even the slightest glimmer of desire for His mercy and grace. He has flung wide open the door of forgiveness saying, in Matthew 11:28 “Come and rest, if you are weary and heavy-laden.

Do you despise the days of small beginnings? Those little beginnings always grow into big things. Your humble beginning is part of your testimony and the evidence of God’s grace and favour on you. Do not trample on it, appreciate it!

PRAYER: Lord, God, thank you for giving me seed, help me to appreciate and value every small and humble seed that will grow bigger in Jesus’s name. Amen.

Shalom

WOMEN OF LIGHT INT PRAYER MIN.

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Help! I Don’t Like Evangelizing

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Help! I Don’t Like Evangelizing

Help! I Don’t Like Evangelizing

December 09, 2023

by:

Daniel Hames

This article is part of the Help! series.

You’re Not Alone

You have probably clicked on this article because you find evangelism hard, daunting, or awkward. You’ve felt the cold shiver down your spine when the e-word has been mentioned in church. You’ve sipped the strange cocktail of love for the lost and an honest desire to speak about Jesus mixed with clumsy attempts at witness, guilt, and shame. Why do others seem to feel so much more natural at evangelism than you? You’re probably planning to delete your browser history when you’ve finished reading this.

But you need to know that you’re not alone in feeling that way.

Admitting the Problem

Christians the world over have the same struggle as you—and for a whole variety of reasons. We worry what other people might think of us if we start “Bible-thumping.” Fear of failure keeps us from sharing the gospel in the shadow of rejection or indifference. We don’t feel well equipped. We aren’t confident enough in the power of the gospel.

In the face of all that, many of us naturally reach for practical fixes: “Top Four Tools for Evangelism,” courses with slick videos, diagrams or tracts that keep us on track with the content, and so on. The trouble is that we’re looking for a silver bullet to solve a problem that goes much deeper than techniques and presentation. But is the issue really as surface-level as our lack of ability as evangelists or our need for better resources?

The Heart of the Issue

If we dig a little deeper, we may discover that the issue has deeper roots. If we are entirely honest, when we think about evangelism we often feel something close to resentment towards God. The sense of duty, the occasional guilt trips from over-zealous Christian leaders, and the secret embarrassment at our inability are all too easily projected back onto him. Why does he make us do this hard work anyway? Wasn’t the gospel a promise of grace and not of works? Why has Jesus ascended to heaven and left us with this difficult and demanding job to do before he returns?

When we can honestly acknowledge that the problem is at this deeper level—in our view of God—we are on the right track to changing everything.

As much as we can likely all be better at the how of evangelism, it’s most likely our hearts that need the most work: warming them again with a view of God as he really is.

We must correct our distorted pictures of God. And the only way, as always, is with a fresh look at Jesus Christ.

If God seems to us a demanding taskmaster, we will never be his eager ambassadors in the world. If we feel ourselves conned into having to perform evangelism, we will never warm to the calling he has set before us. Unless we honestly find God to be beautiful and enjoyable, we’ll have nothing worth saying to the people around us.1

A Great Heart

So how can grudging would-be evangelists warm their hearts and so recharge their spiritual batteries? We must correct our distorted pictures of God. And the only way, as always, is with a fresh look at Jesus Christ.

Jesus is the Father’s revelation of himself. He is the radiance of God’s glory (Heb. 1:3), the image of the invisible God (Col. 1:15), and the Father’s perfect Word (John 1:14). Nothing and nobody can better show us the truth of God than the baby in the manger, the compassionate healer, the suffering servant, the friend of sinners, the crucified and risen Lord. In his life—the most beautiful life ever lived—Jesus reveals a God who is fundamentally loving, kind, outshining, and self-giving. He wants to be known by us, to be with us, even possessed by us, so that we will call him our God (Jer. 31:33).

Far from demanding from us, or burdening us with evangelism for his own good at our expense, Jesus shows us a God who delights to give, to overflow, and to share his life. As Charles Spurgeon said, “When I think of God I am led to see his glory in the outgoing of his great heart; for he is altogether unselfish and unsparingly communicative.”2

Those who can enjoy the sunshine of this loving and generous God are the happiest Christians and the happiest evangelists. The light and warmth of Jesus melt away our hard and frosty misapprehensions of God. And knowing how greatly he has loved us, we begin to love him in return. Seeing in Jesus what our God is really like causes us to shine out like he does. That is what Christian mission is most fundamentally about.

The Mouth Speaks!

If, in your attempts at evangelism, you’ve imagined that God needs your efforts, you’ve imagined an empty and needy god. And any god that only takes from his followers invites empty-hearted service. Knowing Jesus and allowing him to show us the truth about God means we have a totally different God to share with those around us.

The God we know—or think we know—is the God we will show to the world.

Real, fruitful, healthy evangelism must begin with our delighting ourselves in God. Our hearts must be filled with the glory of God in Christ. His beauty awakens joy in us and fertilizes our proclamation of him. As William Tyndale once put it, the gospel of Jesus is “good, merry, glad and joyful tidings, that maketh a man’s heart glad, and maketh him sing, dance and leap for joy.”3 In other words, “Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks”! (Luke 6:45).

“It is Christ who shows us God as he truly is: full, rich, and delightful. Those who satisfy themselves in Christ will be the best missionaries; and the best missionaries will be those most deeply delighted in his love for them.”4

You are not alone in your struggles in evangelism. You are not alone in imagining the worst about God. The good news is that there is no secret to learn, no techniques to perfect, and—truly!—no shame in confessing the one thing you need: a bigger, better, clearer sight of Jesus Christ to warm your heart and open your mouth.

Notes:

Michael Reeves and Daniel Hames, God Shines Forth (Crossway, 2022), 20–21.

C. H. Spurgeon, “The Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ” (September 7, 1879), in The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, vol. 25 (London: Passmore & Alabaster, 1879), 510.

William Tyndale, A Pathway into the Holy Scripture, in The Works of the English Reformers: William Tyndale and John Frith, ed. Thomas Russell, vol. 2 (London: Palmer, 1831), 490.

Reeves and Hames, God Shines Forth, 142.

Daniel Hames is coauthor with Michael Reeves of God Shines Forth: How the Nature of God Shapes and Drives the Mission of the Church.

Daniel Hames (PhD, Free University of Amsterdam) is associate director at Union School of Theology and a lecturer in systematic and historical theology. He is also a local church minister in Oxford, England. 

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Running from this nightmare: chapter 3

Marcy and her father pulled up to the high school. Marcy had refused to talk the entire time, having the same tired expression she had the whole summer. “You can get out now.” Her father said, trying to encourage her. Marcy refused to answer.

“You can’t still be thinking of those two? He questioned his daughter frustratedly. “They’re dead weights, and you were better off leaving them behind.” Marcy got out of the car without saying a word. “Come on, don’t be so glum. This town is…it’s like a new beginning”. He said in a cheerfully condescending tone as he drove off.

Easy for him to say, Marcy thought. There was nothing back in LA to keep him there, which is why he was eager to leave. Of course he wouldn’t consider why she might not want to leave. All he needs to be concerned with his job,which, if living with him for thirteen years taught her anything, was always going to be his priority. Heck, as far as Marcy was concerned, the only reason he delayed the move was because having a child run away wouldn’t be a good look for him.

Marcy’s reception to her high school was exactly as she expected. The students all gave her dirty looks. She never could figure out why people looked at her that way back in California-she alway had trouble looking people in the eyes-and she sure wasn’t gonna figure out now.(though she suspected her being much younger the the rest of the senior class had something to do with it). Whenever someone got angry or annoyed with her, wether it be because she talked for to long, was too noisy to herself, or for just being there, Anne and Sasha would always protect her. But since they weren’t there…well, her best bet was to just pretend she’s not there at all.

Her time in springwood was, in a word, uneventful. So much so, that it surprised her to learn that two week’s had past, something she only knew because she read her fathers newspaper. The headline was “teenager dies by sleepwalking off a building.”

”Some kids drew dicks on my locker.” Marcy stated, trying to get a response out of her dad. “Hmm?” He mumbled, looking away from his newspaper. “You think it’s because of your job?” Said Marcy’s mom. “What?” Asked Marcy. “Ah well, as you know aware, I’ve been made the district manger of the local spendco.” Said Marcy’s dad. “Though it seems, this being a small town, that some folks are afraid that it will threaten the local businesses.”

Great, Marcy thought. Better add that to the list ways my dad makes my life hell.

”Well, no bother. Just do what I’ve always said; as long as you put head in academic’s, you won’t have to worry about any of that.” Said Marcy’s dad, still in that infuriatingly cheerful tone. As if she’s been doing anything but since she arrived in springwood.

Marcy’s parents began to chatter as marcy did her best to ignore them. “Anyways, a lot of kids having been buy caffeine products from the store lately.” “Huh, you think it’s one of those clickclok challenges or whatever they call it?” “Hmm. Gonna need to ask Quinton to restock.” Unwilling to listen further, marcy stomped back to room. “What’s gotten into that child?” Her father said.

Everyone-Anne, Sasha, her parents-told Marcy that moving wasn’t the end of the world. And they were right-regardless of what happened to her, the world would still turn. She still go to school, be plauged by nightmares, and drown out her parents incessant chatter. And the time would still march forward, until her inevitable death, and march forward still. This was what fate had in store for her.

Everything changed when she came here, yet nothing changed.

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Kenny Haskin - Understanding the Vital Work of a City Manager

In every thriving city center, hidden from the public eye, there exists an unwavering force that tirelessly toils to maintain the efficient operations of local government. This unsung champion is the city manager, a crucial component in the administrative infrastructure who is instrumental in promoting the overall wellness of the community. While the spotlight often shines on mayors and city council members, it is individuals like Kenny Haskin – a well-respected city manger - who play a key role in turning such visions into tangible results, managing day-to-day city operations, and navigating the intricate world of municipal governance. In this section, we'll delve into the multifaceted role of a city manager like Haskin, and express our recognition for the essential work they perform to ensure our cities remain vibrant and efficient.  Kenneth Haskin

The Enigmatic Role of a City Manager

City managers, such as Kenny Haskin, are frequently likened to the "CEO of the city". While this comparison might be an oversimplification of their role, it does encapsulate their crucial function in overseeing the city's operations. However, the key difference lies in the reporting structure. Unlike a CEO who is answerable to a board of directors, city managers like Haskin, are accountable to the city council. Consequently, their decisions and strategies are greatly shaped by the elected officials who are the voice of the community's interests.

A Delicate Balance

One of the most intricate aspects of a city manager's job is maintaining a delicate balance between executing the policies set by the city council and acting as an impartial administrator. They are entrusted with translating the council's vision into actionable plans while ensuring that these plans are in the best interests of the city and its residents. This requires a deep understanding of the city's needs, extensive collaboration with various departments, and the ability to prioritize and allocate resources judiciously.

Day-to-Day Operations

City managers are the linchpin of municipal operations. They oversee a vast array of city functions, from public safety and public works to housing and economic development. On any given day, a city manager might be dealing with a crisis like a natural disaster, reviewing budgets, meeting with department heads to assess progress on various projects, or responding to citizens' concerns. Their job is akin to conducting an orchestra, ensuring that all the different sections harmonize to create a symphony of efficient governance.

Budgetary Expertise

One of the most crucial aspects of a city manager's work is budget management. They must prepare and present budgets to the city council, balancing revenue and expenditures while striving to meet the community's needs and desires. This often involves making tough decisions about resource allocation and prioritizing projects and services. The ability to understand and manage the fiscal health of a city is a hallmark of a capable city manager.

Facilitating Community Engagement

Also within the ambit of responsibilities for city managers like Kenny Haskin is the critical role of nurturing community involvement. They function as the conduit linking the city council and the citizenry, thereby streamlining communication and cooperation. This necessitates their presence at public convenings, receptiveness to questions from residents, and guaranteeing that the voices of the public are considered in the formulation of regulations that influence their day-to-day lives. Proficient communication and community outreach are hence indispensable skills for city managers, enabling them to effectively engage with and respond to the needs of the community they serve.

Navigating Political Waters

Navigating the often turbulent waters of local politics is a skill that city managers must master. They must be politically savvy, understanding the dynamics between city council members, community interest groups, and other stakeholders. While they must remain impartial, they must also be astute in managing competing interests and finding common ground to move the city forward.

Crisis Management

In times of crisis, whether it's a natural disaster, a public health emergency, or civil unrest, the city manager takes on a critical leadership role. They must coordinate emergency response efforts, ensure the safety of residents, and provide clear and accurate information to the public. Crisis management demands a cool head, quick decision-making, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.

Promoting Innovation

City managers like Kenny Haskin are continuously tasked with spearheading innovation and enhancing efficiency across the myriad operations within a city. Their role entails a ceaseless pursuit of methods to augment service delivery, simplify processes, and optimize the use of finite resources. This often necessitates the incorporation of the latest technologies and the adoption of best practices gleaned from other municipalities. Consequently, city managers such as Haskin are instrumental in driving transformation and progress within the cities they serve, setting the groundwork for future successes and continued growth.  Kenny Haskin City Manager

The Unsung Hero

Despite the myriad responsibilities and challenges they face, city managers often work behind the scenes, with their efforts going unnoticed by the majority of residents. This anonymity is a testament to their ability to maintain stability and order in our cities. While mayors and council members may change with elections, city managers provide continuity and stability in the administration of government.

The role of a city manager, like Kenny Haskin, is a multifaceted and pivotal aspect of local governance. These unseen champions ensure the municipal machinery operates relentlessly, every single day. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range, from effective financial management to bolstering public involvement, and adeptly maneuvering through the complexities of local politics. City managers, particularly individuals of Haskin's caliber, significantly influence the trajectory of our urban landscapes. Their dedication, combined with their expertise, form the bedrock of efficient city administration, and they certainly deserve our recognition for their relentless endeavors in enhancing our living environments. So, when you notice your city functioning like a well-oiled machine, remember that there's a dedicated city manager like Haskin laboring behind the scenes to ensure it all works seamlessly.

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