Working Girl

Well I survived my first week of work and have even managed to come back for week two. . . Here's a little update on my return to the corporate world:

On Monday I arrived and had to watch a 40-minute training video on harrassment (what? I'm not allowed to whistle at guys when they walk by my cube?? Ridiculous! ) I then got oriented and had a bit of basic training (to write a new email I just have to click "compose mail". Facinating.) Things did improve around lunchtime, though, as they usually do. My boss, team leader, and a couple others took me to lunch at a mexican place. I love mexican food so this was a huge highlight.

On Tuesday, I had more training to do, but also attended a training meting at lunchtime. It was interesting to learn more about what MWH Constructors actually does. It was also nice to feel like I had a "real" meeting to attend-- filled with imformation that wasn't obvious.

On Wednesday things really perked up-- My team leader introduced me to the other team members who had been out the previous two days. There are 8 people on my team and a couple of the guys are my age, which is a huge plus because I was thinking that everyone I was working with would be way older and therefore harder to connect with. I also realized that I already knew about 5 people in the company pretty well, so that was encouraging too. It was funny though, because I'm not used to being in the business world and I was a little bit surprised when everyone I knew already shook my hand instead of giving me a hug when they saw me again :)

Also, my team leader told me about a trade show we will be attending in san francisco. MWH constructors won an award and so we basically just have to go out there and spend a couple hours a day manning a booth and talking to people about the company and then the final two days all we have to do is go to a $100/head cocktail party and then a $175/head dinner the next night. Black tie. I'm super excited, especially because our good friend Tony lives ou there so I'll have a chance to hang out with him! I love to travel so this was a huge perk for me! Then we had indian food for lunch with my boss and team leader. It was yummy. I think I might be addicted to Saag.

On Friday I had my first staff meeting. It was the first opportunity I had to spend time with my group, so that was a plus. We all went out to lunch afterward too and had some delicious sushi! I think I am going to get spoiled by all the free lunches I've been getting! I got to talk a little more with the guys here who are my age, so that was good. I found out that one of them lives at 19th and Pearl, so really cose to where I used to live/work, so that was pretty cool.

As far as actual work, I haven't had much. I've edited some tables, etc. But they are kind of in a lull around here, so I haven't been too busy. It will be nice when I get some work to occupy my time. . .

So, overall it was a pretty good first week. I think this job isn't going to be as bad as I thought it could be, especially because I'm going to be in charge of trade shows for our company, so that will involve some travel.

Well, I guess that's all for now, I hope you are having a great week so far and I'll talk to you soon!