It's basically been two weeks since I started my job (and two weeks since I last posted! bar the 9/11 comment). So far, I'm loving the job - the people are great, the work is interesting, the physical setting is fairly nice. The learning curve is fairly steep, and this last week was more exhausting than I'd expected. I think the pace will ease up as I get a better handle on how everything works (and also work out what a can/can't do on a 9-5 schedule).
I am also LOVING not having to commute 45 mins.-1 hour to work, they way I commuted to school for the last three years. Sure, it was fun to spend that time singing along to my iPod at the top of my lungs, but I'll take a 12-minute ride on the bus from the end of my street to across the street from work any day. I also kind of like going to work with the rest of the working world, and coming home with the rest of the working world - it helps emphasize that division between work and home. Which I also love.
Mind you, I don't think it's coincidence that last week, I twice dreamed that I was driving a car I couldn't control, careering around corners going way too fast, running into people and buildings. But I'll get over that.
Glad to hear that it's going so well so far! I'll look forward to your continuing adventures -- a new hall for you to be the new kid on.
Posted by: What Now? | Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Oh, and does NLLDH also work a pretty traditional workday? If so, the two of you having the same schedule must also be something of an adjustment.
Posted by: What Now? | Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 12:06 PM
I am so glad things are going well!!! Can't wait to hear about your attorney adventures. :)
Posted by: Seeking Solace | Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Despite keeping "ordinary" hours, do you find yourself working at home at all? Do you actually have ... free weekends?!
Posted by: sheepish | Monday, September 26, 2011 at 08:11 AM
About schedules.. mine is now more traditional than NLLDH's! (He goes in late M & Tu, and works late; he gets Friday and Saturday off, and works on Sunday. Whereas I am traditional 9-5, M-F.)
And sheepish - yes, I have! free! weekends! It is seriously amazing. I LOVE my weekends. I find myself doing more, ironically, because I know if I want to do fun stuff, I have to do it then. It's very relaxing!
Posted by: New Kid on the Hallway | Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Haha, when I started work, I would have all these dreams of rows and rows of numbers in excel running through my head, trying to process all this data. It's also stressful because not only are you learning the technical skills needed for your new job, you're also getting know all the new people, figuring out how things are done, changing when you can go to the supermarket, etc. Glad you're enjoying it!
Posted by: Kellen | Monday, October 03, 2011 at 05:24 PM