work work work

It's been a while since I have posted anything and I am being asked about our job situation frequently so I would like to report that I have found plenty of work. There are other not so positive things we are trying to figure out with Rus' Visa right now, but we can at least celebrate the fact that I now have steady income.

I have three part time jobs:

1. Cashier/Sales Assistant at Freeny Collection - A family owned store in downtown Kolding selling fine leather goods (wallets, purses, jackets, etc.). Only 2 shifts per month. I work when the owners have doctor appointments or when a little extra help is needed. Only completed one shift to date but there will probably be more during the Christmas shopping season.

Flags in the window indicating sale! sale! sale!

2. Maid at Hotel Kolding Apartments - Small modern apartments rented nightly, weekly or monthly. 60 hours per month.  My brother and his wife and son actually stayed at this hotel several years ago on a visit to Kolding. The work is hard and I am sore every day but the women I work with are great and the fresh air from going between buildings all day is nice. Also, the view is amazing on my walk to work and looking out the windows while at work.

*Definitely check out the link to this one, they are very cool*

My walk to work at Kolding Hotel Apartments

View from one of the apartments

3. Sales Assistant at Bilka in Bilka-To-Go department - like Walmart if it was owned and regulated by a socialist country (= better).  At least 7 hours per week and more to be added later. I had my first day of training today and will be filling online orders, gathering ordered items from the store and sorting and packing them for pickup. This one I think I will enjoy. There is a cafeteria for employees with free food on breaks and we get half price at the local movie theatre, so you know, totally awesome. There are other perks that I can enjoy too after three months of loyal employment.

I love that everyone spells my name right in this country.