root@badtz simonc# date
Thu May 24 19:56:28 EST 2001
I went into my new office today, at midday, to start to get my desk etc in order (I've got an interesting new job, y'see). Although I don't start at the new place until Monday, I did drop them a line this morning to say I'd be in at 12 to start to sort my environment out.
When I arrived, at around 12:20pm, the staff and CEO had a spread laid out on the boardroom table -- a home-baked chocolate cake, decorated with the wording "Welcome Simon", Iced VoVo biscuits, strong black plunger coffee, and a big bunch of flowers (native Aussie blooms). Smiles and sincere handshakes all round, we all sat and ate cake. I was grinning like the Cheshire Cat.
I felt so welcomed, and appreciated. Lions love that.
I spent a few hours there, left at 4pm and came home via the supermarket to get the fixins for dinner.
Looking forward to my actual starting day! If it's as cool as the dress rehearsal, I'm on a winner... Committed, passionate people rock.
Today's music: Kraftwerk
Today's beverage: Becks Bier
Today's trousers: Trent Nathan jeans, grey.