Every day, the same again



I started my first day of employment on Tuesday. I realized this week that I haven't experienced a real, full-time work atmosphere in a little under 5 years. That last place technically had me under probation — unbeknownst to me — after my probationary period was supposed to have ended.

It's been more than a little strange to re-adjust to the full-time mentality: not counting the days until I'm done; not counting my hours; having a workstation set aside strictly for me, to customize as I see fit; having my own storage space; knowing that I've got a "base of operations" away from home; and feeling welcomed/pressured to develop relationships with my co-workers. It's definitely odd to return to it again.

I've been experiencing random bouts of anxiety about the new job, which I've come to accept as day-before-school jitters. Whenever I get to thinking about the career situation I've placed myself in, 'though, I end up feeling remarkably positive about the anticipated experience.