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Orientation, Day 1
Dec. 1st, 2008 09:03 pmWork at the new job was strictly orientation. I had conferences with all the local office managers, lunch with my new supervisor, and software training with one of the IT people. The software training will continue all day tomorrow. On Wednesday, I actually start real work. Everyone is wonderfully sweet and kind, excited to have me, very welcoming.
There is no web browsing or personal email or blogging at work (they don't want to run the risk of viruses, security risks, etc). So I'll check email and LJ in the morning while I eat breakfast, and in the evening after dinner. If anyone wants a quick response from me, you're not likely to get it. Besides, the job will keep me busy constantly, which is good.
My first paycheck, on the 16th, will be a half paycheck, since there is a lag week regarding pay. I don't understand it at all, but the HR manager, Jana, told me not to worry. My next paycheck, on January 1st, will be full.
Adam is stunned at the cost of medical insurance if I claim him as my dependent spouse. He didn't realize, all this time. He wants to see if his company has a better benefit policy now that they're merging with another IT rental company (originally they had only calamity insurance). If I just put myself on the benefits package, I'd pay nothing. But regardless, Adam will be on my dental and vision plans, which are very affordable. Medical and dental are both with Aetna, and vision is with VSP. Luckily, my doctors and dentists are all in Aetna's network.
Randomness:
I need to apply for a replacement social security card. Adam needs to find his car titles, or get replacement titles.
The green van isn't doing as well as we thought.
Adam has found a used 2000 Ford Taurus station wagon for just under three grand that he'll be looking at tomorrow. (YAY.)
Heroes is now. (Yay.)
I think the cats really like the new den. Jupiter keeps smiling, if cats can smile.
I need to buy whole wheat bread, kitchen sponges, yogurt, bananas, and canned cat food. Mom sent us home with a jar of Marie's Creamy Italian Garlic Dressing, which is heavenly on grilled mozzarella whole wheat sandwiches. Seriously, try it.
There is no web browsing or personal email or blogging at work (they don't want to run the risk of viruses, security risks, etc). So I'll check email and LJ in the morning while I eat breakfast, and in the evening after dinner. If anyone wants a quick response from me, you're not likely to get it. Besides, the job will keep me busy constantly, which is good.
My first paycheck, on the 16th, will be a half paycheck, since there is a lag week regarding pay. I don't understand it at all, but the HR manager, Jana, told me not to worry. My next paycheck, on January 1st, will be full.
Adam is stunned at the cost of medical insurance if I claim him as my dependent spouse. He didn't realize, all this time. He wants to see if his company has a better benefit policy now that they're merging with another IT rental company (originally they had only calamity insurance). If I just put myself on the benefits package, I'd pay nothing. But regardless, Adam will be on my dental and vision plans, which are very affordable. Medical and dental are both with Aetna, and vision is with VSP. Luckily, my doctors and dentists are all in Aetna's network.
Randomness:
I need to apply for a replacement social security card. Adam needs to find his car titles, or get replacement titles.
The green van isn't doing as well as we thought.
Adam has found a used 2000 Ford Taurus station wagon for just under three grand that he'll be looking at tomorrow. (YAY.)
Heroes is now. (Yay.)
I think the cats really like the new den. Jupiter keeps smiling, if cats can smile.
I need to buy whole wheat bread, kitchen sponges, yogurt, bananas, and canned cat food. Mom sent us home with a jar of Marie's Creamy Italian Garlic Dressing, which is heavenly on grilled mozzarella whole wheat sandwiches. Seriously, try it.
