Oh, what kind of job did God give you may I ask?
I would like a godly job but it also has to be enough to pay the dentist.
Earning a living
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I would like a godly job but it also has to be enough to pay the dentist.
The detail of the story is our entire team got laid off from corporate.
I was peaceful and actively looking. A few interviews came in.
I prayed to God for a sign, as Gideon did, then I will know that is from God.
Then one day the sign came in, I hesitated, I asked God, really.
Then on next day, God reconfirmed another sign, like repeating, but more evidence.
Then I said to God, this is it, I will stay here until God take me out.
I love every day experience God's presence, so wonderful.
oh ok
my first job was in engineering. Engineering Library.
It has since merged with the Science and Architecture library I think.
I don't think I can go back there, as I left to finish my studies and find a job closer to home.
What was the sign? A rainbow? Fleece staying dry overnight?
it seems you are in very good path. God bless you.
I will keep the sign confidential.
Because I am waiting on something else from God, a similar sign. If happening.
the business is well paying!!! from it, i have been all over the world. just to let you know, i earn around $120 per hour, u.s. dollars. sometimes as much as $200 per hour & in rare instances, $250 to $300 per hour. this week so far, i earned $1,330 in 11 hours. & tomorrow, i'm working at a major mulch job.I said well-paying! I don't have money to buy your business!
Wow
very successful business great 
I truly believe one can be successful and happy doing what one loves to do, Lord willing of course.
No problem at all.
The sign is not about money.
On other incidents, I prayed to God for some path close or opening, God immediately answering by opening and close path.
This is the reason I am thinking the scripture vs God's presence.
This Sunday the sermon is about Moses said to God, I don't want to go to the promised land unless God's presence with us. How beautiful that is! God with us, every single day! We are never alone!
thanks churchgoer. i started mowing lawns at age 16 & built from there. then initiated an antique & coin business plus earned money playing in bands as a drummer. no doubt i received much assistance from Jesus. & yes, i love my career.Wow
I truly believe one can be successful and happy doing what one loves to do, Lord willing of course.
But I would have to buy your business, and I don't know how much you are offering it for.
And what use would it be, because you can't ship the tools over here it would cost as much to do that and I don't have that kind of money to buy a business.
When I worked as gardener, and mowed lawns, they just paid me $19 an hour. I didn't own any mower or ute or anything, just used the companies.
I gave all my stamps I collected away to the missionary fund.
I am a very novice guitar player
I am only good at karaoke singing, which is pretty bad lol. I mean I just copy others, and they are not my own original songs. I don't think anyone would pay me to sing.
I am a very novice guitar player
I am only good at karaoke singing, which is pretty bad lol. I mean I just copy others, and they are not my own original songs. I don't think anyone would pay me to sing.
What did you study?
For my last job I got a degree in pharmacy technology and had to pass a national pharmacy tech certification exam. Then I applied to pharmacies and got hired. Before that I worked as a graphic artist for a more than two decades. I got a degree in graphic design for that.
I'm also a novice guitar player, but everyone I sing with in karaoke says I'm really good lol.
I studied Librarianship
I.e I am a qualified librarian, I have an MLIS. I worked in libraries for 20 years.
I heard in the US its pretty bad for librarians as there's been a lot of book bannings and librarians are being laid off/not paid very much. It's the same here but without the book bannings. Here we still have freedom to read, thank God.
The book bannings were only in schools because they are inappropriate or politically charged. No books are banned in public libraries or bookstores. Our right to free speech protects them.
From Grok AI:
Books are not formally "banned" nationwide in the US—the First Amendment protects free speech and the press, making broad government censorship of books for adults extremely difficult and rare. What people usually mean by "book bans" refers to removals or restrictions of books from public school libraries, classrooms, and curricula, typically driven by local school boards, administrators, or state laws in response to complaints. These actions create a patchwork effect: a book available in one district or state may be inaccessible in another.
Main Reasons for Challenges and Removals
Challenges often cite concerns about age-appropriateness for students, but they frequently target specific themes:- Sexual content, profanity, or "obscenity"— This is the top historical reason (e.g., explicit scenes, discussions of sexuality, or sexual assault). Many objections frame books as "pornographic" or harmful to minors.
- LGBTQ+ themes or characters — Books featuring LGBTQ+ protagonists, gender identity, or related experiences are heavily targeted.
- Race, racism, and diverse perspectives— Titles addressing racism, slavery, civil rights, or featuring characters of color (BIPOC authors or stories) are challenged for "divisive" content or making students "uncomfortable."
- Violence, trauma, or other "unsuitable" topics — Including grief, mental health, drug use, or challenging historical narratives.
Scale and Trends (Recent Data)
This issue surged starting around 2021:- PEN America tracked nearly 23,000 book bans in public schools from 2021 through mid-2025, affecting thousands of unique titles across 45 states and hundreds of districts.
- In the 2024–2025 school year alone: ~6,870 bans involving ~3,752–4,000 unique titles in 23 states and 87 districts. Florida, Texas, and Tennessee led by far.
- Many bans are preemptive (administrators removing books to avoid complaints or legal risks) rather than from individual parents—organized groups and officials drive most challenges.
- Disproportionately affects books by/with LGBTQ+ or BIPOC voices, though classics and popular YA titles (e.g., by Stephen King, Sarah J. Maas, Judy Blume) also get hit.
Historical Context
Book challenges are not new—examples include Uncle Tom's Cabin, Mark Twain's works, The Catcher in the Rye, and Harry Potter (for "witchcraft"). Past drivers included obscenity laws (e.g., Comstock Act), McCarthy-era anti-communism, and moral panics. Today's wave ties into broader culture wars over education, identity, and "woke" content.Legal and Practical Reality
- Schools have leeway for age-appropriate curriculum decisions, but cannot remove books purely for ideological disagreement (per Supreme Court precedents like Board of Education v. Pico).
- Many states have passed laws expanding restrictions or, conversely, protecting access. Private entities (e.g., bookstores) can choose what to stock without First Amendment issues.
- Prisons and other institutions sometimes restrict books for security reasons, but that's separate.
but you are a born again Christian!!!! i will pray for you that you find the job that's perfect for you.
