21 February 2011

First Day at Work

Things I like:
  • The toilet is close to my office
  • The people are nice
  • The work is interesting
  • Not having to adjust to an entirely new industry
  • Payday is weekly (appears on a Saturday... very dangerous)
  • There are lots of things to do and opportunities I can see already
  • There is a bakery which sells espresso next door
  • The kitchenette has an automatic home-sized espresso machine

Things I will miss:
  • Bunnies and ducks outside (along with green and lots of space in general)
  • Being a part of world class scientific research
  • Getting basically anything you want for your job, including an ergonomically almost-perfect chair set-up, new computer, $200,000+ equipment. I guess this, as well as job security and benefits, is encompassed by:
  • Working for the government (even if it was indirectly)
  • Getting to work inside of 15 minutes, with zero traffic stress
  • Not having to do lunch dishes
  • Not having a cafe
 Things I am looking forward to:
  • Moving to a new building in May because 1) it's exciting and 2) it will generate lots of work for me
  • Taking Claire-esque stationery, photos etc. to my new desk
  • Making a positive difference to the company
  • Getting to know the people better

3 comments:

solo adventurer said...

Sounds as though you made a good move taking your new job. Exciting days ahead. xxxx

julie5 said...

That was my comment. Marnie was still signed in .....

Jacinda said...

YaY! Congratulations, I know you're going to do great!