Job Update

Wow, I haven't blogged in a while. I'd say it's about time! I thought I'd focus this little entry on updating everyone on Gene's job situation.

Last time I wrote about our employment situation, Gene was going to be a Manager in Training for Sinclair Oil. Well, that time came and went fairly quickly. After only about 3 or 4 months of that position, he was promoted. Instead of a 30 minute commute twice a day, he now has a ten minute commute to his very own store. Yes that's right, Gene is now a manager! He is working at a very nice station on 10600 South and about 20th West. Not too far from our house. So far he has been having a little trouble with a few employees. Some of the people there aren't quite adjusting to the "young kid" that is now their boss. We both understand that completely, but Gene is very qualified for the job. I suppose if they don't like it, they can leave. There are plenty of people out there right now who need employment. Everything else seems to be going pretty well.

We are extremely excited for this opportunity. Money of course will still be tight, but it won't always be that way. When Gene left Holiday he thought he wouldn't get an opportunity like that again. For the short time he was doing other jobs, he was wishing he could find something in management again. It didn't take long for that to happen. Only about a year and a half. I knew he could do it. I am so proud of him.

He has had his store for about a week now. Getting everything in order keeps him there for some pretty long days, but that won't last forever. He works very hard and we know someday it is definitely going to pay off! As long as we follow our plan of being debt free and not living excessively, we'll be just fine. As our friend Dave Ramsey says, "Live like no one else, so later, you can live like no one else."