4 Dec
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I got a new job.
The warehouse that I now work in is just under 30 minutes away. Once I get comfortable with the location of speed traps and where the cops like to hide, I’m sure I’ll get that time down to 15 minutes.
I expected to sit down at my new desk and begin writing code right away, but they’ve got different plans for me. I will likely not be allowed to touch their system for two months! Instead, I will be moving from department to department, learning how everyone else interacts with the system I’ll be maintaining. I’ll be trained in each one like I was a new hire for that group, starting with Receiving. This is similar to Virilion’s orientation program, except that Tech For Less will have me work in each department for a week and have me write a report at the end of each week.
I made several laps through the warehouse, and I felt like a kid in a candy store. So. Many. Toys. Everywhere!
I was let go early, so the sun was still out on the way home. I took this video of my favorite part of the drive, seeing the mountains that make me feel so insignificant (in a good way):
You may hear me making silly noises and stupid comments in the background. Please ignore them. This is Titus Blvd, the lone road that leads to the village we live in on post. It is also the only place you can hit 40 MPH.
2 Responses for "First Day"
Good to know your new job is working decently, aside from the 30-minute trip. Granted, it’s about that long for me to get to work, given baltimore traffic (and the occasional collision that blocks all but one lane of the beltware.
It’s a bit of a shame I don’t (won’t?) see you on IM anymore, but it’s a small sacrifice for you moving up in the world. Eventually, I’ll get my XBox account straightened out so we can chat again. Particularly on current conquests, achievement-wise.
That video is great! I hope you record more, they make me feel like you’re not that far away! I hope you’re doing well, I miss you man!
Happy Holidays,
Nate
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