My First Day At Work (II)
Apart from the odd bit of labouring, today was my first day at work for six and a half months. I didn't have to be in until 10am so I was able to fit in a decent early morning surf before I had to get the ferry into the city.
The day itself was fine although slightly chaotic as first days always are. I didn't have a desk. I didn't have a PC. I didn't have a telephone and I was given a huge folder of documents to look through. I spent some time being shown around the office and being introduced to people whose names I instantly forgot, and I certainly couldn't remember what they actually did in the business. I went to three meetings (it's a sign of things to come) and didn't have a clue what they were about.
By the end of the day I had a desk, a PC and a phone. But someone somewhere along the line had managed to spell my name wrong so my email account needs changing.
I left the office at the end of the day exhausted. As for the job itself, it is definitely going to be a real challenge for me which can only be a good thing, but I am worried that I could be a bit out of my depth and that I won't be able to do the job.
It's all in a "first days work" I guess. I'm sure it's the same the world over.
The day itself was fine although slightly chaotic as first days always are. I didn't have a desk. I didn't have a PC. I didn't have a telephone and I was given a huge folder of documents to look through. I spent some time being shown around the office and being introduced to people whose names I instantly forgot, and I certainly couldn't remember what they actually did in the business. I went to three meetings (it's a sign of things to come) and didn't have a clue what they were about.
By the end of the day I had a desk, a PC and a phone. But someone somewhere along the line had managed to spell my name wrong so my email account needs changing.
I left the office at the end of the day exhausted. As for the job itself, it is definitely going to be a real challenge for me which can only be a good thing, but I am worried that I could be a bit out of my depth and that I won't be able to do the job.
It's all in a "first days work" I guess. I'm sure it's the same the world over.
posted by Jonny @ 10:28 PM
6 Comments:
At 28/8/06 2:52 PM,
RJL said…
Just remember Jonny that the work email system is not to be abused.
I reckon you'll be fine...everyone thinks they're in over their head when they go somewhere new. It's never as bad as it looks...just find the drinking posse asap and you'll be okay.
At 29/8/06 9:45 AM,
Jonny said…
Thanks Rich, Day Two was better. There's just so much to take in and it's a lot different from the work I did in the UK so it's all a bit daunting.
I'll remember the email tip as well, thanks very much!
At 29/8/06 10:50 AM,
Andy said…
Nah don't worry about that. Give us yer email and I'll send you through about 100 spam emails from over the last few years (I only keep the funny ones). Send them around the office and you'll be instantly popular (and hopefully not escorted from the building).
And yes, good luck with it. I'm sure you'll be fine when you get into the swing of things...
At 29/8/06 7:51 PM,
Anonymous said…
You'll be fine mate, I reckon every one of my first days has followed that pattern, always turns out ok in the end......
At 30/8/06 11:35 AM,
Anonymous said…
I reckon I felt out of my depth for the first 5 years of my job. It does get better tho...
At 31/8/06 10:45 AM,
Jonny said…
Thanks everyone. I've actually begun to do my own work now so things are slowly taking shape.
It looks like I am gonna be thrown in the deep end on one project though which is a little worrying but I'll give it my best shot and see what happens.
I'll tell you one thing though - I'm knackered. I'm not sure if I'm cut out for working.
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