Tuesday, 29 January 2008

She's Got High Hopes.

My first day went by without a hitch - the people were generally very friendly, my work station was already set up and good to go, and I've already been booked into formal training courses as of next week. Other than the general awkwardness that comes with starting a new job and not knowing anything about everything, I didn't feel completely horrid about my prospects there. In fact, I'm rather excited about it. I can't wait to get up to speed so I can just get on with things, settle in and enjoy myself.

I must say, it's rather nice to come home and not worry about what the next day will bring. That's got to be a good sign, so no complaining from me today. (Gasp!)

Now more importantly, know any primary school teachers in London that need work?
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31 comments:

  1. Jess29 January 2008 at 09:13

    Yay! This is a much better first day report than the last one. I'll take that as a good sign.

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  2. nancypearlwannabe29 January 2008 at 09:35

    Friendly people can make up for a lot, no? Hooray for a good first day!

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  3. The Casual Perfectionist29 January 2008 at 09:35

    Woo hoo! That's great! I'm sure you'll be in your groove in no time. :)

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  4. grungedandy29 January 2008 at 09:37

    so the fog didn't throw you! hehe glade you had a good time! seeya hugya *G*

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  5. ashley29 January 2008 at 09:46

    soo...what exactly will do you? i still don't get that! :)

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  6. Vanessa29 January 2008 at 10:56

    First day is always the most awkward. Sounds like its going to be great! :)

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  7. Brie29 January 2008 at 11:00

    Happy first day!!

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  8. Princess Pointful29 January 2008 at 11:07

    Nothing is never quite so scary as that first day. Very glad to hear it went so well!!

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  9. Anika29 January 2008 at 11:55

    I used to teach as well, and I agree - the feeling of coming home without having to plan for for the next day is a GREAT feeling!

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  10. Solomon Broad29 January 2008 at 12:04

    Congratulations. It will all get easier from here.

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  11. HollowSquirrel29 January 2008 at 12:18

    Yay on the new job!

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  12. Lindz29 January 2008 at 12:34

    Yay for you. Now that I am far too far into the teaching gig, I am also realizing how nice it was to have a job that you could leave at work...

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  13. Bettina29 January 2008 at 12:49

    That's great!! I'm so pleased that your first day went so well for you! :)

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  14. Katie29 January 2008 at 13:29

    How did your school take it that you were leaving? I'm happy the new job is good - it'll feel so much different to working in a school, it's a breath of fresh air, I'm sure! :)

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  15. heidikins29 January 2008 at 14:33

    So Exciting!! You will do absolutley fantastic at this place! Huzzah!

    xox

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  16. Jamie29 January 2008 at 14:37

    You will settle in so perfectly! I'm glad you find a good new job!

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  17. katelin29 January 2008 at 16:40

    Congrats on a good first day! :)

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  18. Heather (in Scotland)29 January 2008 at 18:50

    If your first day went that well it's a good sign for what's to follow!

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  19. James29 January 2008 at 20:17

    Sounds good so far... Good luck

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  20. Noelle30 January 2008 at 01:29

    Except you, of course.

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  21. Noelle30 January 2008 at 01:29

    I'm so happy for you that I wish I knew primary school teachers in London. But at this moment, I don't know anyone in London.

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  22. Katie30 January 2008 at 02:00

    So happy that your first day went well for you. The first day is always the hardest so everything is certain to get easier from here on out :)

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  23. cady30 January 2008 at 02:32

    yay! this sounds like it might be a good thing for you! :)

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  24. Leslie30 January 2008 at 03:20

    I'm so glad things are better at the new job. (F.Y.I. With your positive outlook, you can't go wrong!)

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  25. michelle and the city30 January 2008 at 05:03

    glad to hear the first day was great. but i may have to kick your butt for putting this tune in my head...

    "she's got high hopes. high in the sky, apple pie hopes."

    and yes, this may be an american thing. so don't laugh at me ;)

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  26. natalie30 January 2008 at 05:34

    gosh, you're so brave!

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  27. Rebecca30 January 2008 at 07:27

    That first day is the worst. Cheers to it being over!

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  28. Unnaturally Blonde30 January 2008 at 12:59

    Congratulations! I'm really happy that you are feeling better, and you are enjoying your new job, I know what it's like to dread going into work.

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  29. She Likes Purple31 January 2008 at 02:24

    Congrats on a great first day!

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  30. ashley31 January 2008 at 06:42

    That's perfect. I'm so happy that it went well. Congrats.

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  31. Kristabella1 February 2008 at 02:10

    Woo hoo!

    I have to say, your stuff being all set up already is HUGE! I've started so many jobs where they haven't even ordered me a pen, let alone a computer.

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