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First day on the job!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It’s coming up on my favorite time of year, when summer is winding down and kids are heading back to school. Having worked in higher education for years, I’ve grown to love that certain electricity that pervades a campus when everyone is gearing up for fall classes.
It’s the excitement of a fresh start and the clean slate that is the new school year, which promises limitless possibilities.
The first day of school, in many ways, is not unlike the first day on a new job.
The new employee is excited, a little nervous, and often a bit intimidated by the prospect of learning a new system, mastering a new set of responsibilities and remembering all the names and faces that he or she will encounter over the course of the coming weeks.
It may be hard to imagine it, but even the most jaded employee was a fresh-faced newcomer at one time.
After being on the job for a number of years it’s easy to forget how it feels to be the new kid on the block.
Many offices have traditions in place to welcome new employees, whether it’s a formal orientation, or simply lunch with key staff members.
Whatever the tradition, it’s usually a nice gesture and can make a new employee feel more at ease.
Sometimes, unfortunately, the first day doesn’t run as smoothly as we would hope.
We’ve all heard embarrassing “first day” stories of people walking around with food in their teeth, getting lost inside the building or falling down stairs in front of the new boss.
Despite your best efforts to make a good impression, have you ever been the victim of an unfortunate first day on the job experience?
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By Cletus Snow
August 23, 2006 02:12 PM | Link to this
Not much activity here, someone must have a story or two. I know I do,but I’m going to plead the fifth.
By Clutz
August 23, 2006 02:35 PM | Link to this
At my last job, I walked out of the restroom with my skirt partially tucked into my underwear on the first day. Needless to say, I had no qualms about going in there and calling the shots after that! My shyness was gone. I was horrified at the time but it’s hilarious now!
By PR
August 24, 2006 10:11 AM | Link to this
Worked for many temp. agencies, and at that time when you told them you didn’t know anything about a certain project. They said go ahead and do what you can. Then you get canned that night by phone!
By PR
August 24, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this
To all of the set who after a few months of job searching cannot decide between which jobs to take or how much more to negotiate - your self-centered. Take it and go! If you don’t like what you are doing in a few months, start the first day of work searching at home for a better job! Quit belly aching!