Getting a Day Job
I'm thankful for my "day job." Since leaving our previous pastorate 2 1/2 months ago, I have had the responsibility of thinking about work in a different way again. I worked hard as a pastor (and will again, when God opens the door). I spent long hours in my office and also on "off hours." I carried the burden of the ministry on my shoulders in a way that those outside of vocational ministry cannot understand. My average work week was 50 hours or so and I took only one full day off each week. I received a fair salary for my work and enjoyed my life. But now I'm in the "real" world of work. I leave about 6:30 or 7 depending on whether I'm working an hour away or a half hour away. I work hard (physically). I get home about 10 hours later. I have no time during the day to care for any business that needs accomplished. I'm working during business hours and can't just take 15 minutes to care for something else. I have