I left my hotel this morning with a great sense of anticipation and excitement. (which was quickly squelched by 3 hours of web based orientation and safety instructions...) But seriously, after the long orientation, the anticipation and excitement was back! From the orientation building, I went and got my picture taken for my official security badge. (the picture turned out ok - not as bad as it could have been!)
After I had my new badge, I drove out to my building. I was escorted to my own office with a window overlooking Rattlesnake Ridge (and the remains of recently demolished building). I love it! There's not much in my office except a computer and lots of book shelves and file cabinets but I'm sure that will be remedied soon enough. I spent the rest of the day talking with my new bosses and coworkers. I found several projects that sound really interesting! Here's the fun part - I get to choose what project(s) I want to work on! There's lots of fun research going on but as long as I'm using my talents somewhere, they don't care where I apply myself since I fit in on most of their topics. :-)
It was a very full, very fun, very informative day and I'm actually excited to go back tomorrow! What a strange new sensation when thinking about work... haha!
3 comments:
Wow, this sounds just wonderful! And what a concept... to look forward to returning to work the next day! So will you pick one project to focus on, or do you get to work on a few at once? That is such good news to hear that the first day went that well! (And did you end up getting your driver's license on Monday, too?)
Haha! I'm so glad you now have a job you WANT to go to!
Denise
Glad to hear that you made it and you are already begining to settle in. We miss you, but know that you are EXACTLY where you are supposed to be!! Stay in touch!!
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