Celebration 31 Holland Financial Group

Celebration 31
My current job with Holland Financial Group.

I hate this title because it seems so formal and business like, yet the Hollands are more like family to me. Almost 5 years ago, when my last baby was starting kindergarten I decided it was time for me to return to the workplace.  My resume was pretty lame, my confidence was very low, and the fear that I would fail was on high alert.  I had applied for numerous jobs and didn't even get a phone call for an interview.  Finally, a local bank called me and I went for a test and interview.  A week later, a job was offered.  It was NOT ideal, it was NOT what I wanted to do, it was NOT going to be easy with getting the kids to school.  I was worried to accept, but felt like I needed some current experience so I accepted.  I was to start in one week.

Within a few days, a good friend texted me and asked if I was still looking for a job....I said "No".  A few days went by and I kept thinking about that text, finally I called and asked him a few questions.  He had just started working for HFG and they were looking for a receptionist.  I had known the Hollands since I was little bitty, since Roger came to our house and visited with my dad.  Also, I remember them singing at the First Baptist Church.  My sister may or may not have "dated" their son Michael.  I talked with my friend, hung up, then about 2 minutes later Roger was calling me!  He said just come in and chat.  So that Friday, I stopped by the office.  I was to start the banking job the following Monday, so when I left the house I told Mike pray that it's something I enjoy, pray that it's better hours for the kids, pray that it's more money, and most of all pray that he offers me the job on the spot!  Not that I believed any of this was going to happen, but with God anything is possible.  All of this happened on that Friday.  God was truly working in the situation.

I can only say that things have gotten better through the years.  I went from part time to full time.  I have developed friendships with people and I enjoy working along side them in the insurance and security business. Anything that I have requested for my family has been honored.  They understand the importance of family and let me put my family first when it comes to schedules, vacation time, and appointments.  They make my job enjoyable.  They make me feel important.  They value my opinion.  They reward my work ethic.

I'm so very thankful that God opened doors and that he continues to bless me with a job that I truly enjoy.

They taught me that I am important and that I matter.  In their honor, I'm letting the kid's school secretary know how much I appreciate her and that I think she's AWESOME!