Ruth's Job

I don't have one. But since I get asked about this regularly, I decided to give an update anyway.
First I'll discuss the jobs I've applied for. Then I'll discuss the jobs I haven't applied for/my current mindset regarding jobs. Finally, I'll tell you a bit about English-not because it relates to this, but because I don't think I've posted about it yet.
First, I've only applied for two jobs. One was a college teaching job that sounded really fun. For a few weeks I was excited about it, but then I was done and knew that's not where the Lord wants me to go. So, when I got a "no, thank you" letter from them, I wasn't really sad. In fact, I was quite glad to have the closure. [p.s. to that, they got over 360 applications for 20ish positions. whew.]
The other job was for a clerkship in the Immigration Court system. Location was open-it could be anywhere in the U.S. I gave some preferences, but also told them I'd go anywhere. That's the job I interviewed for in D.C. They were supposed to contact first options during the first week of December, second options during the second week and let us know if it was a "no" by Christmas. Well, long story a little shorter, I still haven't heard "boo" from them. On the web-page where I can check my status, I've been listed as "Selected as finalist" for well over a month. And I'm assuming that it's a no, since I haven't been contacted. But closure would be nice. Gotta love the government!

Jobs I haven't applied for--obviously, that's everything else. I've looked at lots of different things, but just don't feel anything. In fact, during Christmas I spent some significant time looking for jobs, and the distinct impression was that I could look if I wanted, but it was just wasting my time. As most of you know, I came to law school for one reason: because the Lord told me to. And, while some of the time I feel happy making choices about how to pursue this education, other times I receive direct impressions that X matters in where ever the Lord is leading me and I need to do what He's instructing. So, when I felt that about looking for jobs, I listened. And right now I'm doing basically nothing to look for a job. Of course my ears and eyes are very open, but I'm trying to be patient. And, as I've done that for the last couple of weeks, I feel very peaceful and happy. Most of the time. Sometimes (especially when people talk to me about it) I panic, wondering what I'm doing. Especially because bar applications are becoming due in a variety of states. But, I'm trying very hard to trust the Lord and know that things will work out in His time. (If any of you hear of anything "perfect" I'm open to suggestions.)

Finally, let me tell you about English. Short version. I'm not teaching 150 this semester. If I think too hard about it I feel really sad. But, it is true that even in this one week I've been amazed at how much extra time I've had. Since I'm not teaching, the professor I interned with last semester asked me to be her T.A. for 315. She'll have me teach some of the time and help grade papers. She's paying me very liberally and I really enjoy working with her. I'm very thankful for how well it all worked out.

Okay, now you know more about me than you want to. :)
p.s. Don't worry I'll update you when I finally do get a job/figure out whatever it is I'm supposed to do next.