Survived my first day, sincere thanks for the kind wishes. Too early to judge exactly how my role will shake out (in terms of satisfaction vs. stress) but today was fine. First impressions are that the project is massive, the teams are friendly though rushed and the technology is pretty much stuff I’m comfortable with.
There was a slightly unnerving start to the day though.
My car’s road tax expired yesterday, and I’m missing a document needed to get a new one. Hence I needed to get the car off public roads for a couple of days until the doc comes through; no problem, leave it at work, surely.
So bearing in mind I only have to get to work to escape the consequences, sure enough I get to Livingston on my first day and am promptly pulled over by the cops for a “routine check”. Worst luck ever.
The check farcically consisted of the copper checking my lights, indicators, windscreen wipers & washers (!) and having a quick look in the engine. Somehow he manages not to notice the clearly expired tax disc or ask for my insurance. To make matters funnier we then have a pleasant wee chat and they send me on my way with some cheery banter – “Good luck parking at your new job mate, it’s usually packed!”. Best luck ever.
07-Jul-03 at 12:01 pm | Permalink
What a great story.
Anyway, keep us updated on the job and such. I am back at BG doing BG stuff like coffee, web surfing and most recently, got infected by a virus.
NEW VIRUS
There is a new virus – code name is “work.” If you receive “work” from your colleagues, your boss, via e-mail or any other way, do not touch “work” under any circumstances. This virus wipes out your private life completely.
If you should happen to come in contact with this virus follow these steps:
1. Put on your jacket and take two good friends and go straight to the nearest bar.
2. Order three drinks and after repeating 14 times, you will find that “work” has been completely deleted from your brain.
Forward this virus warning immediately to at least 5 friends. Should you realize that you do not have 5 friends, this means that you are already infected by this virus and “work” already controls your whole life. So top yourself.