11 June 2008

Things I've learned so far in the new job

It sucks having to ask someone to let me in or leave the room I work in every single time. My badge doesn't yet provide full access to the room.
It sucks having to show the contents of my bag to security every time I enter and exit the building. Not a big deal, just a nuisance.
One big company looks much like another. Red tape is a constant.
Don't ever leave my workstation without locking it. Doing so is a great way for the grizzled vets to save gay porn as my desktop image.
Free food is good, even if I have to drive to pick it up.
Expect to get a hard time at least until there's another new person on the shift.
Learn quickly what acronyms stand for (FNG=frakkin new guy).
Whistling The Final Countdown is contagious.
Sharing the joy of Powerthirst commercials is fun.
Make sure you get the really good chair.
Watch out for mousetraps.
Bring a flannel. They keep that room colder than my ex-girlfriends combined.
It's ok to communicate with someone via IM, even if they're sitting a few feet away.
Did I mention the locking of the computer?
Yep. Yay new job.

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