Day One Down

I finished my first official day of work today. Ya, I know I had that half day of training last week, but that doesn’t really count. Today, I was actually in the office from 8-5 and was given an actual email address . . . woo hoo!

After 5 minutes, the marketing lady walked in with a stack of papers in her hand and asked “So, how are your editing skills?” “OMG they’re awesome that was my favorite part of my last job was editing and I’m really good at it and I’d love to do it whatever it is!” is what I WANTED to say. What I really said was “They’re pretty good. What do you need?” You know, trying to be all professional and helpful and whatnot I got to edit some marketing slicks and brochures right off the bat, which was fun.

Then I had a phone meeting with all the writers that write for the project I’m managing. That was pretty cool as well! I have at least 15 items on my To Do list for that, which is cool - would easily take me 2 days to complete. This company certainly doesn’t waste any time getting new people in the flow and up to speed This project I’m managing is what I’m really excited about with this job. Oh, and if any of you writers out there can crank out one-page topic-based papers, lemme know. We pay a fee for each one you write, and this project is open to anyone who can write. I’ve got the templates, the checklist (it’s very formulaic), and everything you’d need to get started. Seriously, if you want to know more, shoot me an email at jboedieatgmaildotcom.

On top of those two things, I got to learn about all the admin stuff I get to do - like answer the phones, turn in time sheets, file, and all that other good stuff that goes with being an employee in a small office.

And, in addition to getting my coin, I got keys . . . yup, first day on the job and I got keys to the office. Woo hoo!

So ya - I’m way excited. Everything went wonderfully; I love my boss, and I love the people I work with. I’m really looking forward to seeing how this whole opportunity works out in a few months.