So, Spode...How's That New Job Coming Along?

Elspode · 11-23-2003, 10:56 PM

Glad I asked!

So far, I'm in training, and that means going home after a long day looking at obtuse and ancient computer screens, learning a dedicated system to do what my new employer does...namely, insulation.

I've been training in a different location than the one in which I will actually manage. It is a much smaller operation, and has a lot less chaos. I spent Friday at the actual place I'll work, giving my office a once over, and trying to absorb the shock of working in an actual corporate environment (translation: no email or Internet use that is not company-related, period, termination offense if you violate the policy). This is going to be both a challenging position (I don't think any of the women I'll be supervising like me, it is a very busy place, and it is in a good deal of a mess) and a tedious, drone-like position, with the only challenges being finding ways to overcome my own anti-corporate mindset.

Nevertheless, I'll do it, because it is going to be a fast-paced and varied environment, and I like that shit.

I'm looking forward to going to Austin a week from today, and seeing what I can learn there. My attitude is pretty good, and I'm by the Gods going to succeed at this, even if it kills me.

More as I experience it...

slang · 11-24-2003, 08:20 AM

Just curious, do you work with any aging Marines? I thought maybe I'd start a support group.

Elspode · 11-24-2003, 11:12 PM

Haven't asked anyone if they're Marine vets or not, actually. Few of them are older than I, so "aging" would be a relative concept, I'm afraid.

lumberjim · 11-24-2003, 11:54 PM

Just remember, spode, if you don't make any mistakes, you're not learning fast enough. you should always scare yourself when you take on a new job. Be mentally prepared, flexible and tenacious.

tenacious:

adj. (ten-Ay-shuss) : Biting off more than you can chew....and chewing it.

give 'em hell

ps. i DID ask how the first day went for you on your camcorder thread....

11-23-2003, 10:56 PM	#1
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	So, Spode...How's That New Job Coming Along? Glad I asked! So far, I'm in training, and that means going home after a long day looking at obtuse and ancient computer screens, learning a dedicated system to do what my new employer does...namely, insulation. I've been training in a different location than the one in which I will actually manage. It is a much smaller operation, and has a lot less chaos. I spent Friday at the actual place I'll work, giving my office a once over, and trying to absorb the shock of working in an actual corporate environment (translation: no email or Internet use that is not company-related, period, termination offense if you violate the policy). This is going to be both a challenging position (I don't think any of the women I'll be supervising like me, it is a very busy place, and it is in a good deal of a mess) and a tedious, drone-like position, with the only challenges being finding ways to overcome my own anti-corporate mindset. Nevertheless, I'll do it, because it is going to be a fast-paced and varied environment, and I like that shit. I'm looking forward to going to Austin a week from today, and seeing what I can learn there. My attitude is pretty good, and I'm by the Gods going to succeed at this, even if it kills me. More as I experience it... __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-24-2003, 11:12 PM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Haven't asked anyone if they're Marine vets or not, actually. Few of them are older than I, so "aging" would be a relative concept, I'm afraid. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-24-2003, 11:54 PM	#4
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Just remember, spode, if you don't make any mistakes, you're not learning fast enough. you should always scare yourself when you take on a new job. Be mentally prepared, flexible and tenacious. tenacious: adj. (ten-Ay-shuss) : Biting off more than you can chew....and chewing it. give 'em hell ps. i DID ask how the first day went for you on your camcorder thread.... __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-24-2003, 08:20 AM	#2
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Just curious, do you work with any aging Marines? I thought maybe I'd start a support group.

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