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July 6, 2009
So I started my new job today. I was nervous. I didn’t realise it until last night but I haven’t really been nervous starting a job since I moved to Dublin. And the only reason I was nervous then was because I was in a new country ((and possibly because I followed my heart not knowing whether or not it was going to get shattered into a million pieces. again. by the same guy but we all know that didn’t happen… yet? hehe j/k …oh man this is a long footnote. sorry!)) and who wouldn’t be nervous starting a new job in a new country – even if all you’re doing is serving fancy food and drinks in a fancy hotel bar?
My first impressions are good. Better than the first impressions I observed on the day of my interview. My boss lady is spunky and fun but she means business ((not to mention she’s super smart)), and her assistant ((essentially, my partner in crime)) is thorough ((kind of like someone we all know – and yes I mean me)), methodical and geeky ((but only in the cool way that I’m geeky – oh the cockiness!)). Both are so super nice which is a definite relief because I will be working very closely with them on everything. Quite the contrast from my previous place of employment. That reminds me I have to write down people’s addresses from there so I can email them from my work email. They don’t mind if I email people… but I may not get to tweet as much as I used to. More so because of the nature of what I have to do rather than the work load though… I know you all think I hardly had any work to do while I was at my previous job but honestly, it was just that most of what I had to do was on the internet and my computer could handle a browser with 30+ tabs open ((most of the time)).
That’s all I’m willing to say right now because I don’t want to jump the gun too much but I have a good feeling about it… now if only I could figure out the fastest way to get rid of this heat rash on my face. I’ve applied my Aveeno anti-itch cream all over but now my ears and cheeks are just burning… I can’t win! Not to worry though… I’ll be taking doubling my does of allergy medicine and passing out soon after this post goes live.
Another new beginning? I finally started doing some of my french e-berlitz lessons that I signed up for in April ((that’ll expire in April 2010)). I’ve only missed about 76 hours of study since April. But now that I’ll be getting home around 5 p.m. ((there you go stalker dear)) maybe I’ll actually be able to get some done! I haven’t done too badly so far ((I’ve only completed 2 1/2 hours)) at 94% correct answers! Considering everything is being presented to be in french, I’m quite proud of myself. Yes, there are some ((very limited)) explanations provided but it’s nothing to go on while I’m trying to answer the questions I’m given.
Anyway… What is the longest job you’ve ever had? If it’s the career you’re in now, how did you start out and how did you know it was what you wanted to do for the rest of your life?
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I can’t wait to hear more about your job
My longest job…I guess that would be either at the ski hill (teaching, from age 16 – 21) or at the golf course (about 5 years). Both were seasonal jobs though.
The golf course job was the best one – it’s where I met Denis!
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Congrats and good luck, again, on your new job.
I twitter a lot at work/school too, but I think all it really does is fill the time when I’d normally be staring off into space, so it’s better for productivity, if anything.
I don’t have any long jobs, because I don’t really do jobs. Just school. Endless school.
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Congratulations on the new job. Starting something new like that is very exciting (but also exhausting).
The longest job I ever had was 8 years working at a community newspaper. I had four different job titles in those 8 years though, so there was variety.
I’ve been 7 years at my current job.
And I still haven’t figured out what I want to be when I grow up.
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glad to know its going well so far! hopefully it will stay that way! hehe!
the longest job i’ve had was in a hotel, but it was only the longest becasue i was going to school at the same time so i kept it to sustain me financially! haha! my current job right now will probably be something long term though…it’s not my dream job but i knew i would stay long because of the benefits, the people, the pay, the reputation, etc
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Good luck!
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Good luck with the new job. Exciting!
My longest job is my current job. I started 2 weeks after I graduated college. And here I am at 30 still at the same job. That’s just over 9 years. I don’t know if this is what I’d want to do for another 35 years.
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congrats on your new job! I just got back from a terrific vacation in Japan so I’m gonna try and catch up with everyone around the blogsphere!
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@Eri: How long have you been at your current job (Just curious really)? Also, I agree the golf course was the best job
And I’ll tell more soon. Still feeling the waters a bit at the moment. Still loving it though!
@Phronk: I’m envious of you a little bit. Looking back I wish I had done what you are doing… and basically chosen something that would require me to go back to school all the time. School really is the lesser evil.
And thanks for the double good luck. I think you’re my lucky charm!
@Haley: Hello missus!! I miss you so! Wow, so you’re one of those long timers. I tend to get bored very easily of a job if there isn’t enough of a challenge but I have a feeling this job won’t be that boring
lol if you haven’t figured it out yet then I won’t sweat it!
@kym: Good luck with your current job! It’s always nice when you get the feel for whether a job will be long term or not.
@Peri: Thanks!!
@erin: Thank you! Wow 9 years is a long time – you’re coming up on 10 which is a huge milestone for most companies! I hope you get a nice present
I hope that they are able to challenge you soon so you won’t have to find another place to work!
@trench: Thanks hun. Welcome back! Can’t wait to hear about Japan!
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Longest Job I’ve had is my current one. I’ve been teaching for NINE years now. I can tell you the shortest too! 8 hours. I worked one day and never showed again. lol. I hated the training and just didn’t go back.
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Congrats on your new job! Yeah the longest job I’ve had is as a marketing manager, I realized that is was my calling when I looked forward to every day and just got excited about work, (it was weird feeling to actually like work)but glad it happened.
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@trench: Congratulations on teaching for 9 years. That means you’ll be starting your 10th year this fall!! That’s amazing
8 hours definitely beats me. My shortest is 1 month – but I only worked about a 6 hour shift a week. LOL You must tell me more about this 8 hour job!