Guided by Spirit: My New Job Found Me.

Resonating energies, body and inner wisdom and messages from the Divine.

Acknowledgments: With many thanks to Ruth Bleakley-Thiessen, Suzanne Geisemann, Becky West, Martha Beck, Jessa Reed, Cheryl Hosey, Nana and Seonaid for the inspiration to connect and acknowledge the guidance. 

Sparking interest 

I really enjoy telling the story of my new job. When I do, people want to know more about connecting with Spirit, how I do it and what is possible for them. Some have even asked me for a message from Spirit for them, and I LOVE THAT. So here is my story for you as well. And just so you know, I am open to questions!

At the same time I do not need for you to believe me, or see it the way I see it. As I mentioned in my blog about the accident (I got run over - here is what I learned), it brings me joy to feel connected, guided, supported by non-physical things, as well as the physical world. 

Bored of job hunting 

I was getting fed up of the whole looking-for-a-job situation. And honestly, I had often doubted whether I was EVER going to get anywhere. Nothing seemed to fit. Or if I felt it could fit, they went with someone else. I was also getting quite disillusioned with job ads, having experienced that what looks good “on paper” is, in real life, completely different. 

An unexpected offer

One morning I got a phone call from a recruiter asking if she could present me to a company in my town. The interview would be with two men, could I go tomorrow? 

That was a little too short notice for me and we agreed I would go after the weekend. 

A message from the bright side

I have a ritual in the morning, or whenever I can manage, during which I relax and ask Spirit "What do I need to know today?". Before the interview I received the message: “You will like the boys, Kathy!” and a vision of Spirit kinda winking at me for dramatic effect. I had to laugh out loud at the message, and at myself. Then I forgot all about it, or dismissed it as me “just being silly.” 

Showing up as myself

Photo by Dirk - thanks Bunny xx

For all other interviews where I was interested in the job, I dressed up: I had bought a blazer especially, which looked pretty cute, I thought, and usually I put a blouse on. The day of THIS interview however was unusually warm, I could not bear the thought of a blouse, let alone a blazer! Nor could I wear my polished black boots, which I usually donned for my interview outfit. 

And so I turned up in my day-to-day clothes. I knew it didn’t actually matter what I wore, but somehow I felt I had to LOOK the part. Not on this day though, this day I looked MYSELF.

A good match

Well, the interview went great. I got answers to all my questions before I even asked them, just through the comments the interviewer made. I noticed pretty quickly we were on the same page: Valuing and appreciating co-workers being high on both of our priority lists. Perfect!

And almost the first sentence I heard about the company was “we are not perfect” and I shared: “well that suits me, because neither am I!”

We shared humour and experiences and I noticed an absolute appreciation and acknowledgement for my CV, rather than a critical eye as to what might be missing (I have experienced many deficit-oriented-interviews). 

The interviewer kept assuring me that the tasks that were new to me were, in fact, „not witchcraft“. After hearing this a few times, I spontaneously replied „that is a shame because I happen to be a witch, but I guess I will just do that in my free time,“ my humour was appreciated - although these were, in fact, true words spoken in jest.

It was refreshing and a joy. I even got a tour of the offices after our conversation and already I felt like I belonged there, it felt so familiar and safe and relaxing in my body. (Body wisdom is key!!!!). 

Spirit knows best

On my cycle home I burst with joy as I realised: Spirit was right! I did like the boy! 

The next conversation I have is with a former colleague who works at this place! We haven’t had any contact for over 16 years, but we get on well and she is encouraging and warm towards me. We chat for half an hour. I get a second interview, and she says when I come she will make me some tea! She does and we even have a hug when we see each other again. 

I get an offer and one week later, I go in personally to sign the contract. I get another hug from my former colleague and I end up standing with my new colleagues and chatting about the weekend as if I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN PART OF THIS TEAM. 

I am surprised to feel so positive about starting another office job. 

Finding the evidence 

My friend and partner-in-spirituality Cheryl (see my conversations with her on my blog or blog-cast page!) tells me, “Wasn’t there a message about getting a job from someone you know?” … I don’t remember what she is talking about and arrogantly assume she has got her memory crossed. 

A day later I am browsing through my journal. I find a message I received from Spirit, which I was unsure about at the time, but I wrote:

“A job offer from s.o. I know, kinda, or working with s.o. I know.” - the date: two months before I got the job. 

To top it all, the recruiter who called me, happens to be the sister of one of my dear friends!

So both messages turned out to be true. 

Something else in my journal catches my eye:

“Dear Universe, I would love a job to be served on a plate to me. Minimal effort, maximal results. A company with meaning, bosses who appreciate me and my work, real teamwork. Creativity, problem solving, detective work.”

Dated about six weeks before the phone call from the recruiter. The “meaning” the company I work for now is renewable energy: Decentralised energy sourcing.

And talk about minimal effort: I didn’t apply for the job, no letter of application and made minimal effort in preparing (and no dressing up!).

Another confirmation from Spirit

Another funny part: The morning of my second interview I had another interview with an education organisation - a subject close to my heart and a job I really fancied doing. 

This was a job I actually applied for and was excited to receive an invitation to the interview. I thought it went well and as I came away, my brain started to think this job was a good idea and what would I do if I got two offers? It starts weighing up the possibilities, and I interrupt its crazy listings and say:

„Brain! We don’t even have ONE offer yet, so you don’t need to do that!” 

You may know that brains don’t always listen and they like to go round in circles. I tried a few more times to talk sense into my lets-project-the-future part of my brain and started to get a migraine. 

In my desperation for clarity I turn to my pendulum, which is basically a necklace with a heavy enough pendant to make it swing. 

My pendulum can only answer yes, no or don’t know, so I have to formulate the questions appropriately. 

I ask “Did the interview go well?” - Answer: Yes. 

I ask “Do you think they will offer me a job?” - Answer: No. 

WHAT? NO? FCUKERS! WHY NOT?! 

I laugh at my own indignation and suddenly it becomes clear: I don’t actually want the job at the education place, I just thought I SHOULD try something new, move out of my comfort zone or something.

I was relieved. And suddenly I understood what I DID REALLY WANT. It made way for me to take the offer from the energy company if they wanted me. I felt I wanted to work there. 

Weeks later I got an email from the education place to say they went with someone else. Lol! 

Turns out, Spirit does know best.