New beginnings

Today was my first day of work. I had my suit all picked out for today but when I put it on this morning the pants looked too long. It looked like I was playing dress up in my mom's clothes. I had gotten the suit jacket altered so it looked great but I can't for the life of me understand why I didn't get my pants altered too. So, I started panicking and searching for another good first impression suit and decided to wear one I bought right before I left and just found out the night before that the security tag was still on. Thank goodness for You Tube because Michael was able to get it off for me with a plier. It looked fine but just didn't get me started on the right foot. Speaking of feet, I decided to wear some black boots instead of my sneakers as I was thinking boots are probably more comfortable than heels. Um nope, sneakers from now on. I learned my lesson.

I walked to work which was nice and it took me around 18 minutes. I think if I had sneakers I would of made better time. I'll time it tomorrow. I walk next to the museums, prime minister's office and St. Stephens Green so a scenic walk. I so so love that I don't have/need a car.

I got to the office and found out my company takes up three buildings next to each other. I will work in the second building. There was an itinerary for me and I had someone from my department introduce me to people, take me to IT, show me the cafeteria, and I met with HR. It was all normal first day stuff. I have a desk but I think
It will be a temporary desk. One of the managers is leaving and I think I will get her desk when she is gone. The one I have is ok but kind of in an awkward place. I had lunch with two people from my department and they were giving me recommendations for grocery stores, bakeries and farmer's markets.

I did get an angry phone call from a client looking for the person who used to have my extension. I think that might have soured the day a little even though it had nothing to do with me. I don't like being yelled at and I don't think it is professional to ever yell at work.

I do feel like I'm starting all over again and it's not like before where I started with a class of people in the same boat. I miss my team, my friends, family and I miss the familiarity I had in my old office.

However, i have to remind myself that this is a great opportunity and I know I will learn a lot and hopefully make new friends as I start getting assignments.

This experience is making me more cognizant of how I will treat new people that I meet in the future and be more welcoming.

Something strange to me is that the keyboard is different what I am used to. The enter key is shaped differently and the left shift key is tiny. The @ and # and " keys are in different places. I'm going to have to get used to that!

I am happy to report that Connor had a great day at daycare and only cried for a few seconds. Here are some pictures of him on a chair statue in Merrion Square and in front of our door.