I know, random title. But it's on my mind right now.
Turns out, as charismatic, outgoing, friendly, intelligent, and straightforward Andy is...car sales is not for him (his own confession!). He is not a pushy person; in car sales you have to be a bit pushy. He is not an aggressive person; in car sales you have to be a bit aggressive. He believes in letting people make their own decisions; in car sales it seems you virtually have to make someone think they want certain things they actually may not. (These are not Andy's observations, rather my own based on what I've seen of this particular dealership. It's probably not true of all car sales environments.)
This has been a learning experience for Andy but it's very stressful. Add onto that the dealership making a complete change of commission distribution that cuts their sales' staff salary in half starting this month (just before the holidays), and you get a recipe of what seems like a dismal working environment.
It seems to be very stressful and makes me strive to keep our home as stress-less as possible so he can actually unwind when he gets home. It also pushes me to pray for him everyday as he's on his way to work; that he would be able to walk in with a positive attitude, he is able to maintain positive relationships with coworkers, that he doesn't get all the bogues (for which he seems to be the target!), and that he makes a sale.
Which brings me to this post! Would you join with me this week in lifting Andy up this week? With this being the last week of the month, the stress level increases to cram in as many sales as possible. In addition to this normal stress, if the salesmen don't make the 10 unit minimum for the month, their checks are docked the next month for the difference (yeah, they're that awesome). Andy needs FOUR sales this week to make this possible and has some deals already in the works that could make that happen.
I know Yahweh has a lot going on and this might seem inconsequential in the grand scheme of things, but this is our livelihood at stake! :) I have every faith in Andy's ability and I'm asking that God will move a mountain and make this happen.
On the kitchen sales side, I am attempting to get my Pampered Chef business off the blocks this month to help with our income! I love the company and was fairly successful in Maryland, but it has been difficult to get started in NOLA. Still, I persevere and my prayer is that this takes off so I can help supplement our income without having to take on a full-time job! Would you consider lifting me up in this endeavor?
Thank you, in advance, for your prayers and your friendship!
Father God, You are an awesome God and faithful no matter how faithless your children are. Thank you for always being you. Thank you for the fulfillment of your promise in Jesus Christ, the gift of salvation, and the gift of Andy. Father, you know our needs and our struggles. We trust your sovereignty in our lives and truly want your will in our lives. I humbly ask for your provision of sales for Andy this week in order to provide for our needs. We trust you will bring the right people in order to make this happen. No matter what happens, if he gets the sales or not, we trust you. You are truly sovereign over all. We love you and it's in your precious Son's holy name name that boldly come to you. Amen.
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