Tuesday: Very excited. Received the job offer I was hoping for. It doesn’t pay as much as some of the other offers on the table, but the hiring manager really “sold” me on the company. I should have lots of opportunity to grow and make an impact! Can’t wait to start next Monday!
Monday: First day was rough. When I showed up, no one knew who I was. I sat in the lobby for a long time until someone could find my new boss. Then, no computer, no phone, no office. I sat at an empty cubicle for several hours reading HR policies. I’m sure it’ll be better tomorrow…
Tuesday: More of the same, except they moved me to a different cubicle. At least this one had a window, so I could watch people pulling in and out of the company parking lot. Cloudy today. Saw an interesting bird. Texted a lot to my friends who were working.
Wednesday: Sat through new employee orientation. Haven’t talked to my new boss since the interview process. Guess he’s busy in meetings…but still??!!!
Thursday: Got a temporary office, but facilities told me “don’t get too comfortable”. At least it has a phone and a computer, but I don’t have an email set up. The IT department says I’m “on the list” to get set up, but it’ll be a few days. Been surfing the web all afternoon…
Friday: Briefly met with my new boss today. He’s asked me to put together a presentation outlining my vision for our department and what I think my key objectives should be for the year. I’m not sure where to start. Asked for more direction but he said he “wants to see what I come up with on my own.” Would help to know his agenda. Does he even have one? Is this a test?
Five months later: I start my new job next week. Hopefully it’ll be better than the last one.
pozycjonowanie on March 1, 2011
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