FIRST WEEK AT WORK

Sunday, November 13, 2005

I spent a full week at work last week. And it was great! With 40 people in the agency, it took me only 15 minutes to meet everyone that I hadn't previously met (though, I was tested on everyone's name on Friday and I got a C, so maybe I should have taken 20 minutes).

So far I have contributed to a pitch and about half the clients. And I've read nearly everything that's been published for the last 2 years.

I was most impressed by everyone's zeal, knowledge, and professionalism. In a city that's known for being laid back (I saw the research on San Diego for the Convention & Visitors Bureau client last week, so I am not just guessing here), NYCA is anything but. I think I have finally found a place where my own energy will be matched by everyone in the building's.

The evenings were (how shall I put this) boring. But that's okay. I adjusted to the time change and read a lot. This week I will meet up with some old friends that I have not seen in awhile, and start scouting out all the things we'll need when we finally do move. Doctors, lawyers, temples. Corvette places.