JENNR8R 0 #1 May 22, 2006 I just can’t work two jobs and be the executrix of my mother’s estate any more. I came home from church yesterday and worked until midnight. I never even changed out of my church clothes until I went to bed, and I never did get to work on the estate. I'm burned out, and I'm not doing any of my duties efficiently. The job that has to go is being the bookkeeper for the church. I’ve done that for over ten years and no one else has ever paid a bill or made a deposit. I’ve never resigned from a job before. Today is the pastor’s day off, so I don’t think I should tell him until tomorrow. How should I tell him? How much notice should I give considering every invoice and bank statement goes to my house?What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #2 May 22, 2006 QuoteI just can’t work two jobs and be the executrix of my mother’s estate any more. I came home from church yesterday and worked until midnight. I never even changed out of my church clothes until I went to bed, and I never did get to work on the estate. I'm burned out, and I'm not doing any of my duties efficiently. The job that has to go is being the bookkeeper for the church. I’ve done that for over ten years and no one else has ever paid a bill or made a deposit. I’ve never resigned from a job before. Today is the pastor’s day off, so I don’t think I should tell him until tomorrow. How should I tell him? How much notice should I give considering every invoice and bank statement goes to my house? Pastors talk to God? maybe he already knows!!Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #3 May 22, 2006 Just tell him exactly what you told us!Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #4 May 22, 2006 And he needs to find your placement by June 29th (the day before my birthday) so that you will be super relieved and we will have an awesome time!Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian3576 0 #5 May 22, 2006 you've got to keep going, or god won't let you into heaven Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #6 May 22, 2006 Congratulations. Soon you'll be running for President. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #7 May 22, 2006 Pastors talk to God? maybe he already knows!! Quote You're right... I never thought of that... This won't be a surprise. God already has my replacement picked out.What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #8 May 22, 2006 You'll be one step closer to the dark side : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JENNR8R 0 #9 May 22, 2006 Quoteyou've got to keep going, or god won't let you into heaven I'm glad that I don't worship at your church...What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JENNR8R 0 #10 May 22, 2006 QuoteYou'll be one step closer to the dark side : ) Maybe I should rethink my options here... What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydemon2 0 #11 May 22, 2006 QuotePastors talk to God? maybe he already knows!! Quote You're right... I never thought of that... This won't be a surprise. God already has my replacement picked out. If you believe in a God with a master plan then it shouldnt be a problem at all Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #12 May 22, 2006 : ) If there is a God, he loves you Jennifer. He despises me with a passion, but he will always love you. He will probably love you even more for acknowledging that you can't do it all.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #13 May 22, 2006 the pastor will understand... and I agree just tell him the same thing you've just said here...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JENNR8R 0 #14 May 22, 2006 He despises me with a passion Quote This is certainly not the venue for a theological debate, but I couldn't disagree with you more.What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #15 May 22, 2006 QuoteHe despises me with a passion Quote This is certainly not the venue for a theological debate, but I couldn't disagree with you more. Amen to that...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #16 May 22, 2006 I'll take that amen and raise you an amen. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #17 May 22, 2006 I don't want to go to the Speakers Corner...don't make me go there : ( I promise to be good for the rest of the day : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,584 #18 May 22, 2006 As the semi-unwilling bookeeper for a church (which now has almost no members, but some responsibilities, and a real estate note that will come in for a couple more years), boy do I sympathize with you. And I don't envy the minister finding someone else. I'd call him ASAP and tell him when you have to quit. If you can do the absolutely essential for a couple of weeks while he looks for someone great. If you can't, tell him right away, so that he knows just how urgent it is. And get started now writing a job description. You'd be astounded at how much easier that is to deal with than simply being helped through it and then left to remember what you watched someone else do... Good luck -- you've done way more than your share. The only reason I got bookeeper was because the previous one went RV'ing full time. And he still reconciles the books. I just get no innate pleasure from making the columns all add up. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pincheck 0 #19 May 22, 2006 be honest and just explain things to him. Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JENNR8R 0 #20 May 22, 2006 If you can do the absolutely essential for a couple of weeks while he looks for someone great. If you can't, tell him right away, so that he knows just how urgent it is. Quote I'd never leave the church hanging. That's part of my reluctance. I know that training my replacement will just add to my workload. We have just started a building program. It's going to get worse before it gets better, and the thought of that is overwhelming. This could drag on for a LONG time... *** And get started now writing a job description. You'd be astounded at how much easier that is to deal with than simply being helped through it and then left to remember what you watched someone else do... That's a great suggestion. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ImGunnaJump 0 #21 May 23, 2006 When you start feeling resentful, that's a big clue it's time...if you continue to hang on, one day you're just going to blow up at someone, probably for something minor, and feel really bad. I know you're worried that you're going to leave the church hanging, but you may be surprised to find that once the pastor knows you're outta there (by giving him a firm last-day date), that he gets a replacement pronto! If you explain it to him like you did to us, he'll understand if he's any kind of pastor. If he doesn't, not your problem. It's his, he's the pastor."...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #22 May 23, 2006 Noooooooo...Jen...just take a break. You just need downtime. You know me and you know I love and care very much for you. Go take a walk on the beach and have some "you time" .... _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites xenaswampjumper 0 #23 May 23, 2006 wow....that is a tough call....and wonderful that you have helped out for so long. I think that your pastor will understandTalk to your pastor and figure out something that is workable for both of you!!! good luck...things have been so tough for you lately dear.....I pray that they will shape up for you again soon!!! hugs and well wishes till later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates.... In skydiving, the only thing that stops you is the ground.............. PMS# 472 Muff #3863 TPM#95 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Broke 0 #24 May 23, 2006 Just "Accidentally" knock some candles over at the church. After it burns down you won't have to keep the books anymore.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Johnsisland 0 #25 May 23, 2006 Quoteyou've got to keep going, or god won't let you into heaven I didn't know JENNR8R was LDS...they are the only one's who belive in redemption through works, right? A lot of people I know belive God will let you into Heaven if you have faith, and belive. JArch? I can arch just fine with my back to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. 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jumpjunkie2004 0 #8 May 22, 2006 You'll be one step closer to the dark side : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #9 May 22, 2006 Quoteyou've got to keep going, or god won't let you into heaven I'm glad that I don't worship at your church...What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #10 May 22, 2006 QuoteYou'll be one step closer to the dark side : ) Maybe I should rethink my options here... What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #11 May 22, 2006 QuotePastors talk to God? maybe he already knows!! Quote You're right... I never thought of that... This won't be a surprise. God already has my replacement picked out. If you believe in a God with a master plan then it shouldnt be a problem at all Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #12 May 22, 2006 : ) If there is a God, he loves you Jennifer. He despises me with a passion, but he will always love you. He will probably love you even more for acknowledging that you can't do it all.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #13 May 22, 2006 the pastor will understand... and I agree just tell him the same thing you've just said here...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JENNR8R 0 #14 May 22, 2006 He despises me with a passion Quote This is certainly not the venue for a theological debate, but I couldn't disagree with you more.What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #15 May 22, 2006 QuoteHe despises me with a passion Quote This is certainly not the venue for a theological debate, but I couldn't disagree with you more. Amen to that...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #16 May 22, 2006 I'll take that amen and raise you an amen. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #17 May 22, 2006 I don't want to go to the Speakers Corner...don't make me go there : ( I promise to be good for the rest of the day : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,584 #18 May 22, 2006 As the semi-unwilling bookeeper for a church (which now has almost no members, but some responsibilities, and a real estate note that will come in for a couple more years), boy do I sympathize with you. And I don't envy the minister finding someone else. I'd call him ASAP and tell him when you have to quit. If you can do the absolutely essential for a couple of weeks while he looks for someone great. If you can't, tell him right away, so that he knows just how urgent it is. And get started now writing a job description. You'd be astounded at how much easier that is to deal with than simply being helped through it and then left to remember what you watched someone else do... Good luck -- you've done way more than your share. The only reason I got bookeeper was because the previous one went RV'ing full time. And he still reconciles the books. I just get no innate pleasure from making the columns all add up. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pincheck 0 #19 May 22, 2006 be honest and just explain things to him. Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JENNR8R 0 #20 May 22, 2006 If you can do the absolutely essential for a couple of weeks while he looks for someone great. If you can't, tell him right away, so that he knows just how urgent it is. Quote I'd never leave the church hanging. That's part of my reluctance. I know that training my replacement will just add to my workload. We have just started a building program. It's going to get worse before it gets better, and the thought of that is overwhelming. This could drag on for a LONG time... *** And get started now writing a job description. You'd be astounded at how much easier that is to deal with than simply being helped through it and then left to remember what you watched someone else do... That's a great suggestion. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ImGunnaJump 0 #21 May 23, 2006 When you start feeling resentful, that's a big clue it's time...if you continue to hang on, one day you're just going to blow up at someone, probably for something minor, and feel really bad. I know you're worried that you're going to leave the church hanging, but you may be surprised to find that once the pastor knows you're outta there (by giving him a firm last-day date), that he gets a replacement pronto! If you explain it to him like you did to us, he'll understand if he's any kind of pastor. If he doesn't, not your problem. It's his, he's the pastor."...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #22 May 23, 2006 Noooooooo...Jen...just take a break. You just need downtime. You know me and you know I love and care very much for you. Go take a walk on the beach and have some "you time" .... _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites xenaswampjumper 0 #23 May 23, 2006 wow....that is a tough call....and wonderful that you have helped out for so long. I think that your pastor will understandTalk to your pastor and figure out something that is workable for both of you!!! good luck...things have been so tough for you lately dear.....I pray that they will shape up for you again soon!!! hugs and well wishes till later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates.... In skydiving, the only thing that stops you is the ground.............. PMS# 472 Muff #3863 TPM#95 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Broke 0 #24 May 23, 2006 Just "Accidentally" knock some candles over at the church. After it burns down you won't have to keep the books anymore.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. 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jumpjunkie2004 0 #12 May 22, 2006 : ) If there is a God, he loves you Jennifer. He despises me with a passion, but he will always love you. He will probably love you even more for acknowledging that you can't do it all.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #13 May 22, 2006 the pastor will understand... and I agree just tell him the same thing you've just said here...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #14 May 22, 2006 He despises me with a passion Quote This is certainly not the venue for a theological debate, but I couldn't disagree with you more.What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #15 May 22, 2006 QuoteHe despises me with a passion Quote This is certainly not the venue for a theological debate, but I couldn't disagree with you more. Amen to that...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #16 May 22, 2006 I'll take that amen and raise you an amen. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #17 May 22, 2006 I don't want to go to the Speakers Corner...don't make me go there : ( I promise to be good for the rest of the day : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,584 #18 May 22, 2006 As the semi-unwilling bookeeper for a church (which now has almost no members, but some responsibilities, and a real estate note that will come in for a couple more years), boy do I sympathize with you. And I don't envy the minister finding someone else. I'd call him ASAP and tell him when you have to quit. If you can do the absolutely essential for a couple of weeks while he looks for someone great. If you can't, tell him right away, so that he knows just how urgent it is. And get started now writing a job description. You'd be astounded at how much easier that is to deal with than simply being helped through it and then left to remember what you watched someone else do... Good luck -- you've done way more than your share. The only reason I got bookeeper was because the previous one went RV'ing full time. And he still reconciles the books. I just get no innate pleasure from making the columns all add up. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pincheck 0 #19 May 22, 2006 be honest and just explain things to him. Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JENNR8R 0 #20 May 22, 2006 If you can do the absolutely essential for a couple of weeks while he looks for someone great. If you can't, tell him right away, so that he knows just how urgent it is. Quote I'd never leave the church hanging. That's part of my reluctance. I know that training my replacement will just add to my workload. We have just started a building program. It's going to get worse before it gets better, and the thought of that is overwhelming. This could drag on for a LONG time... *** And get started now writing a job description. You'd be astounded at how much easier that is to deal with than simply being helped through it and then left to remember what you watched someone else do... That's a great suggestion. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ImGunnaJump 0 #21 May 23, 2006 When you start feeling resentful, that's a big clue it's time...if you continue to hang on, one day you're just going to blow up at someone, probably for something minor, and feel really bad. I know you're worried that you're going to leave the church hanging, but you may be surprised to find that once the pastor knows you're outta there (by giving him a firm last-day date), that he gets a replacement pronto! If you explain it to him like you did to us, he'll understand if he's any kind of pastor. If he doesn't, not your problem. It's his, he's the pastor."...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #22 May 23, 2006 Noooooooo...Jen...just take a break. You just need downtime. You know me and you know I love and care very much for you. Go take a walk on the beach and have some "you time" .... _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites xenaswampjumper 0 #23 May 23, 2006 wow....that is a tough call....and wonderful that you have helped out for so long. I think that your pastor will understandTalk to your pastor and figure out something that is workable for both of you!!! good luck...things have been so tough for you lately dear.....I pray that they will shape up for you again soon!!! hugs and well wishes till later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates.... In skydiving, the only thing that stops you is the ground.............. PMS# 472 Muff #3863 TPM#95 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Broke 0 #24 May 23, 2006 Just "Accidentally" knock some candles over at the church. After it burns down you won't have to keep the books anymore.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Johnsisland 0 #25 May 23, 2006 Quoteyou've got to keep going, or god won't let you into heaven I didn't know JENNR8R was LDS...they are the only one's who belive in redemption through works, right? 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Icon134 0 #15 May 22, 2006 QuoteHe despises me with a passion Quote This is certainly not the venue for a theological debate, but I couldn't disagree with you more. Amen to that...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #16 May 22, 2006 I'll take that amen and raise you an amen. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #17 May 22, 2006 I don't want to go to the Speakers Corner...don't make me go there : ( I promise to be good for the rest of the day : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,584 #18 May 22, 2006 As the semi-unwilling bookeeper for a church (which now has almost no members, but some responsibilities, and a real estate note that will come in for a couple more years), boy do I sympathize with you. And I don't envy the minister finding someone else. I'd call him ASAP and tell him when you have to quit. If you can do the absolutely essential for a couple of weeks while he looks for someone great. If you can't, tell him right away, so that he knows just how urgent it is. And get started now writing a job description. You'd be astounded at how much easier that is to deal with than simply being helped through it and then left to remember what you watched someone else do... Good luck -- you've done way more than your share. The only reason I got bookeeper was because the previous one went RV'ing full time. And he still reconciles the books. I just get no innate pleasure from making the columns all add up. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pincheck 0 #19 May 22, 2006 be honest and just explain things to him. Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JENNR8R 0 #20 May 22, 2006 If you can do the absolutely essential for a couple of weeks while he looks for someone great. If you can't, tell him right away, so that he knows just how urgent it is. Quote I'd never leave the church hanging. That's part of my reluctance. I know that training my replacement will just add to my workload. We have just started a building program. It's going to get worse before it gets better, and the thought of that is overwhelming. This could drag on for a LONG time... *** And get started now writing a job description. You'd be astounded at how much easier that is to deal with than simply being helped through it and then left to remember what you watched someone else do... That's a great suggestion. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ImGunnaJump 0 #21 May 23, 2006 When you start feeling resentful, that's a big clue it's time...if you continue to hang on, one day you're just going to blow up at someone, probably for something minor, and feel really bad. I know you're worried that you're going to leave the church hanging, but you may be surprised to find that once the pastor knows you're outta there (by giving him a firm last-day date), that he gets a replacement pronto! If you explain it to him like you did to us, he'll understand if he's any kind of pastor. If he doesn't, not your problem. It's his, he's the pastor."...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #22 May 23, 2006 Noooooooo...Jen...just take a break. You just need downtime. You know me and you know I love and care very much for you. Go take a walk on the beach and have some "you time" .... _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites xenaswampjumper 0 #23 May 23, 2006 wow....that is a tough call....and wonderful that you have helped out for so long. I think that your pastor will understandTalk to your pastor and figure out something that is workable for both of you!!! good luck...things have been so tough for you lately dear.....I pray that they will shape up for you again soon!!! hugs and well wishes till later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates.... In skydiving, the only thing that stops you is the ground.............. PMS# 472 Muff #3863 TPM#95 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Broke 0 #24 May 23, 2006 Just "Accidentally" knock some candles over at the church. After it burns down you won't have to keep the books anymore.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Johnsisland 0 #25 May 23, 2006 Quoteyou've got to keep going, or god won't let you into heaven I didn't know JENNR8R was LDS...they are the only one's who belive in redemption through works, right? A lot of people I know belive God will let you into Heaven if you have faith, and belive. JArch? I can arch just fine with my back to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. 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wmw999 2,584 #18 May 22, 2006 As the semi-unwilling bookeeper for a church (which now has almost no members, but some responsibilities, and a real estate note that will come in for a couple more years), boy do I sympathize with you. And I don't envy the minister finding someone else. I'd call him ASAP and tell him when you have to quit. If you can do the absolutely essential for a couple of weeks while he looks for someone great. If you can't, tell him right away, so that he knows just how urgent it is. And get started now writing a job description. You'd be astounded at how much easier that is to deal with than simply being helped through it and then left to remember what you watched someone else do... Good luck -- you've done way more than your share. The only reason I got bookeeper was because the previous one went RV'ing full time. And he still reconciles the books. I just get no innate pleasure from making the columns all add up. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #19 May 22, 2006 be honest and just explain things to him. Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #20 May 22, 2006 If you can do the absolutely essential for a couple of weeks while he looks for someone great. If you can't, tell him right away, so that he knows just how urgent it is. Quote I'd never leave the church hanging. That's part of my reluctance. I know that training my replacement will just add to my workload. We have just started a building program. It's going to get worse before it gets better, and the thought of that is overwhelming. This could drag on for a LONG time... *** And get started now writing a job description. You'd be astounded at how much easier that is to deal with than simply being helped through it and then left to remember what you watched someone else do... That's a great suggestion. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #21 May 23, 2006 When you start feeling resentful, that's a big clue it's time...if you continue to hang on, one day you're just going to blow up at someone, probably for something minor, and feel really bad. I know you're worried that you're going to leave the church hanging, but you may be surprised to find that once the pastor knows you're outta there (by giving him a firm last-day date), that he gets a replacement pronto! If you explain it to him like you did to us, he'll understand if he's any kind of pastor. If he doesn't, not your problem. It's his, he's the pastor."...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #22 May 23, 2006 Noooooooo...Jen...just take a break. You just need downtime. You know me and you know I love and care very much for you. Go take a walk on the beach and have some "you time" .... _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xenaswampjumper 0 #23 May 23, 2006 wow....that is a tough call....and wonderful that you have helped out for so long. I think that your pastor will understandTalk to your pastor and figure out something that is workable for both of you!!! good luck...things have been so tough for you lately dear.....I pray that they will shape up for you again soon!!! hugs and well wishes till later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates.... In skydiving, the only thing that stops you is the ground.............. PMS# 472 Muff #3863 TPM#95 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #24 May 23, 2006 Just "Accidentally" knock some candles over at the church. After it burns down you won't have to keep the books anymore.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsisland 0 #25 May 23, 2006 Quoteyou've got to keep going, or god won't let you into heaven I didn't know JENNR8R was LDS...they are the only one's who belive in redemption through works, right? A lot of people I know belive God will let you into Heaven if you have faith, and belive. JArch? I can arch just fine with my back to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
