OK, so it’s Wednesday of week 3…here’s my overview of how things are going.

Meetings. Meetings. And More Meetings.

First, I’ve never had more meetings than I’ve had in the first 2-1/2 weeks here. Orientation meetings. Training meetings. Introductory meetings. Lots and lots of meetings. All necessary, mind you…just a lot of them.

Work Space

I’m getting used to having an office and not a cubicle. I never had that luxury previously and I like it so far. There will be some transition because my new company is getting ready to move half of its staff into a new office. Once that occurs, there will be some reconfiguration done. (Right now, I’m sharing an office…after the move, I should have my own. There’s something to be said about having direct exposure to sunlight…makes a huge difference in your daily disposition.

The Industry

I’ve learned more about financing and leasing equipment in the past 2 weeks and I have a pretty good feeling I could hold down a decent conversation with someone regarding the topic. It’s funny…my dad does a very similar thing, just for the airline industry rather than the heavy equipment industry.

Team Dynamics

I really like the people on my team. I think that there are really good talents balanced across everyone and I’m looking forward to contributing in every way I can. I am particularly excited about being able to contribute significantly in strategic planning. I’ve always been more of a big picture thinker and I’m looking forward to using that talent here.

Commute

I’m still figuring out my travel to and from work. It is a much different commute. I have to tackle the mess that is I-35 North in the morning and the mess that is the reverse at night. Time is a HUGE factor in how long it takes me to get there. If I leave home before 7:10, it usually only takes 20-25 minutes to get in. Anytime after 7:15 and I won’t roll in until about 8. It’s amazing how much of a difference 5 minutes makes.

Overall

It’s a strange thing changing from a job that you spent 6-1/2 years in, particularly when that was your first job out of college. Starting a new job felt like that all over again. But I’m looking forward very excited about what the future is going to hold. I’ll be re-designing their entire corporate web site…an exciting task that I am anxious to start.

I’ll try to keep the blog updated, but it is difficult this time of year. If you are interested in buying me something for my birthday or for Christmas, check out my Amazon.com wish list. You know you want to.