Today was my third day at my new job. As much as I've been looking forward to starting, I can't say it's been an exciting week. The first day was spent mostly in orientation. They got us out there at an ungodly hour of 0745 so we could painfully sit through six hours of briefings. I guess they had to start that early so people won't be stuck in traffic. The commute is actually better than I expected, although I have been expecting the worst (i.e. bumper to bumper traffic). The toll road I take usually seems to move at a reasonable pace. It's just getting to and from it that sucks a bit. I also tried the back road, which is pretty scenic and pleasant, but again, getting to and from it sucks.
So it seems 0745 is our core business start time, but luckily it seems most people on my team start between 8 & 8:30. That's do-able, I think. I have this feeling that it's just a matter of time before I start strolling in around 9:30.
As far as the actual work goes, I haven't really done much yet. I seemed to have strolled in right at the beginning of the fiscal year when they're shuffling staff around. They changed projects on me twice already, and I wouldn't be surprised if I walked in tomorrow only to have another project waiting for me. I've been spending the last couple of days doing the usual new hire stuff - benefits enrollment, online training for email and code of conduct, etc. I can't wait to start doing real work though.
Work otherwise is going fine. Lots of friendly people on the team. The cafeteria is pretty good (much better than the one at my last job.) Office space and equipment are pretty good. No complaints yet.
no complaints??!!! are you sure?? hahaha!
ReplyDeleteI hope you will end up in good project, at least as good as ours! :D
No complaints, except the early morning start, getting to and from work and not knowing what projects you'll be working on next?
ReplyDeleteCan't imagine what a 'complaint' would look like...