Tears + a Pay Raise

I got a pay raise. You know how they send that document showing what you've been making prior to the increase and then your new rate and updated annual income? I got that paper. I stared at the dollar amount in complete silence for about 30 seconds. That silence was broken by a cry. Now some of you may be thinking the cry was for the dollar amount; I moved up to a higher salary bracket all together or maybe this bump was higher than expected. Honestly I cried because after multiple years of working at the establishment I realized that I have been and continue to earn far less than my worth. I am beyond qualified for this gig and it no longer is in alignment with what I believe to be my path. So back to the cry..I wasn't upset at all. Even with the realization of where I stood financially, this was a victory cry. This was the acknowledgement of the power of GOD and His hand over my life. This was His ability to bless me with opportunities during a global pandemic. This was His answering my prayer to earn my education debt free. This was His voice helping me manage A LOT with a little. Praise God. I am grateful for this dollar and few cents of a bump and the decrease in pay I took was a strategy. My life is beautiful and I am blessed beyond measure. 

I know my time is coming. Things had to decrease in order for me to invest in myself and INCREASE my intelligence, strength, and stamina. My great return is on its way to me. I believe it. I have more faith now than ever actually..

 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." JEREMIAH 29:11

I also want to say even with me not being where I once was financially, I am still doing well by the grace of God. The short version of the story is to get into HR I started at Entry  Level. Yes, someone who was swiftly moving up the pay ladder with tons of experience in another field had to start from scratch and earn scratch pay as a sacrifice. I will tell that story another day..

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