My First Day at Work

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1. If you're anything like me, don't get used to the clean desk.
   And major tip: write down EVERYTHING.

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2. Yep, the desk is already a lot “busier” than it was a couple weeks ago. And the tip about writing everything down is one I strongly believe in as well – I've already filled up one notepad! The person training me compares what I'm doing as “drinking from a firehose” and that's a pretty apt analogy. I know I won't be able to remember everything he tells me so by trying to write it down, I'll hopefully be able to go back to my notes in a couple weeks or a couple months after he's gone and remember something about the process I need to follow to complete a task.

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3. But seriously, write everything down. I had a busy day Friday getting a Grant application together, walking it down to the Foundation, only to be told that the last date this year was two weeks previous.
   Now, I KNOW I was told April 20th on the phone, because if there's anything I pride myself on, it's getting stuff done on time. However, despite my best efforts, I have no notes to back me up, only my memory. 'Pissed off' is an accurate description of my mood, plus 'scared for my job,' although I'm probably overreacting.
   Did you get the book?

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4. Ooh, sorry to hear that. Did you explain the circumstance to them (new librarian, first time doing the grant, positive they gave you a different date). Some funders might be flexible (although others have no leniency at all.) Hope it all works out though (and I hope that “fearing for your job” *is* an overreaction.)
   I didn't get the book yet but we're in and out of Regina sporatically. I haven't sent the cheque yet either – I'll get it out soon!

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