Unfortunately I wish I didn't know that. I may have gone to bed a little too early. I'll tell you what though, it sure felt like I could sleep for 10 hours when I was going to bed! And if I was good I'd shut my computer and at least try, but I just can't help thinking how I'm going to be tired tomorrow anyway so why should I miss this prime time when everyone back home is awake? Either way, end results of jet lag induced insomnia: a new post. Lucky you!
So yesterday was my first day of work, and my predictions were correct. My new slacks did look good, and my expression was one of confusion. However, I didn't expect the confused looks I got from the other employees when I spoke too fast or used too complex of a sentence structure. That did mix it up a little. These first few days are going to be a little rough. The mere fact that I'm starting a new job is cause enough, and on top of that I'm dealing with a communication barrier. Troy is in the US on business for the next week and a half and left it up to the office workers to show me the ropes. They've been showing me the job of each department and in between I have been pouring over a ton of files that troy left me on a thumb drive.
I'm looking forward to working with Denise, Troy's wife, and her company she's starting up. I think I'll enjoy it a lot more. They both have seemed really excited about me working with Denise, so who knows, maybe I'll end up working more with her and less at the office. Even if not, I only have 24 days of working in the office. (The weekly plan thus far is to work 4 days with Troy, and 1 day with Denise.) Seems like hardly anything when I think about it that way.
Work aside, I really love being here. The girls are great and Denise has made me feel at home. The 3 year old, Haley, has taken a special liking to me. It's a little unnerving because she acts and looks very similar to me when I was her age. She's quite a little Tasmanian, so mom, you can rest easy, I'm getting my payback! I love it though!
Well, I better try to get back to sleep before I regret this too much tomorrow. Another day down!
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Your posts are interesting and raise the big question: What job are you there to do?? I hope you have a good 24 days anyay, and don't find the jet.lag as bad as you fear when you get back home again! Good Luck.
ReplyDeleteWhen we were using Skype and I say Haley I even commented that with those curls and big eyes she reminded me of you. To now hear she is “high energy” like you and that she has taking a liking to you…my cheeks hurt from smiling!!!
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