God's Timing, My Experience

Dear fellow buddies and friends.
Firstly, I would like to thank those of you who are concern of my recent experience and decision-making and those who have prayed along with me. For those who are not aware of what happen, I will be most glad to write my story in chronological order as a testimony and thanksgiving to our God, the Alpha and Omega, my Provider in need. His grace is sufficient for my need. In His name shall I praise and glorify.

It all began in mid January 2005 (12th January). As usual, my company’s employer called me up for an annual discussion/evaluation. As the company was not making any profit and my employer was concern of what my future holds in the company (as I am much interested in my profession as a food quality personal rather than a businessman as what wanted by my employer), we came to a mutual agreement to release me of my position and ask me to seek new ground. I handed over all my documents and work at hand to my various colleagues, instructing and giving my final instruction to them before saying goodbye to them.

Indeed I was saddened at that time, as I am quite attached to the company then (it was my first job), nevertheless I earnestly seek God’s wisdom to open a new path for me as I am then jobless and it was close to Chinese New Year. Three days later, I called up my ex-employer to provide me with a written testimonial of my work performance during my one and a half with the company. My ex-employer was most willing to help me to write the testimonial. Not only that, he also ask me to continue to help him out in the company as a guide and helper to my colleagues on my department so that they may have time to fully understand the department which I headed. I was offered to continue to work there until I am able find a new job. (God is amazing and answer prayer.)

Even as I continue to work there, I continue to pray that I may secure a job soon as I do not want to be a burden to my company. I was free to walk in and out of the office to attend interviews without deduction of time or leave from the company! Early March, upon going for interviews at four companies, I knew God would provide me a new job in April. Of the four companies, I was most interested to work for Ayamas as I had mentioned to some of you. I even ask my pastor to pray for me before that particular interview with Ayamas.

However, in the mid of March, I was being offered a job with Havi Foods in Port Klang, which wants me to start work on 1st April. However I did not sign the Appointment Letter hoping that I will get Ayamas. Two and a half weeks past without any news from Ayamas, so I signed with Havi and agreed to start on 1st April. 30th of March, I receive not one but two calls from Ayamas to ask me to report for duty on the 1st April! I have no choice but to turn down Ayamas then as I have already agreed and promise Havi to start work there. A promise is something I do not like to break.

My experience with Havi did not when well. Though the colleagues are all very communicative and friendly, the management changed my working time from normal office working hours to 12 hours 6 days per week. I agreed as long as I still have a day of rest, as the work there is really tiring. (If you were to see me then, you will find a zombie me). On Friday night, my immediate superior inform me that I have to work 7 days as the current shortage of management staff. That night, I thought and prayed hard on what is to be done as I am too tired to work 7 days and if it continues, I will have to forgo attending church as well. I discussed with my family and they were supportive of whatever decision I will make. I called and SMS one of my friend regarding some clauses stated in my appointment letter whether I would break or breach any of the stated clauses. By right, I would need to provide one-month notice before leaving. I prayed to God to help me, as I am really unable to bear a whole month working there.

On Saturday afternoon, I tender in my resignation to my Manager, she was quite upset and tried to convince me to try out for another week, saying that I will soon adapt to it and I can make lots of claims on my overtime. No matter how, I felt that money does not plays the most important factor of my life. So, the manager had no choice but to let me go on that day itself. I do not need to serve 1 whole month! (Yes, I am free and felt at peace). My close buddies were shock that I made such “harsh” decision. But I know God will always provide me with a solution. What that is impossible to man is always possible in God’s eye.

11th April, Monday morning, I go through my mobile phone praying that the two numbers that Ayamas used to call me is still there. I do know that it is God’s work that the two calls have its number displayed and not the normal Ayamas calls, which was normally have their numbers withheld. I called the HR Manager as his name struck me in a sudden, asking him whether the position is still vacant or not. Yes, it is vacant but he would need to discuss with the QA Manager (my new department boss) whether she still wants to accept me or not. I have to explain why I turn down the offer initially; she agreed to give me another chance. It was really God’s timing that I called there and then as that day Monday was her last day at work as she will be going for confinement leave on the next day where as all the recruits were to start orientation and 3 months training the next day! I reach there that afternoon, just in time to join the others in receiving final briefing from my QA Manager, had my Appointment Letter signed and have my medical check-up all in one day and I officially starts and am just in time for the orientation and training. If I was a day later, I will have definitely missed the bus.

God’s timing is always right, don’t you agree? Praise the Lord. ~S.H.