making the non-work to work transition
Despite, how I have strong reactions to some situations in life (consciously not using the word HATE as it is quite a strong emotion in my world) I am quite enjoying this new phase of starting new work.
I quite startled myself, when on day 1 I did not have (forgot to carry) a few documents, I did not panic, not even a bit. I was cool as a cucumber (I am craving for kiwis right now, are they considered cool?), raised my hand told the HR I would submit them the day after or a week later may be and instantly became her favorite in the batch. On the contrary in the past, I have made mine and my parents' life miserable in such scenarios, making them run around, breaking hell loose and all such exaggerations.
All said and done, I am not even minding eating lunch alone or the idea of it. In fact to my amazement, the people watching time I get during lunches has started to feel very personal. Initially, when I showed no aversion to eating food alone, I was concerned, thinking may be I have gone numb or something. But then the prospects of getting some company in future, triggered a pretty strong (HATE) reaction, and things were back to their fairy tale existence in lala land. Oh and btw a friend recently told me, that distressed reactions is a good sign, it shows you are sensitive.
Oooh, I am not sure if I agree or not, but the amount by which I can be distressed by people, ideas, places, situations, one can happily conclude that I am sensitive. More than enough.
So, I will leave these little worries, as something I have grown over or evolved over more like. And that too in a sensitive manner ;)
Also, the cubicle when I entered was not empty, but had a rather talkative (this is a let's not use strong/harsh words post) inmate. With all the benefits of knowing someone who has been there before you (it helps in mundane matters in a new office) I now know all sundry details of her life. Of course, she doesn't know mine because it does not matter, cos she's so genuinely talkative and inspired and pro active. Energy levels are always sky high in this new zone. I am amused by such people. Oh, because they are plain un-aware of themselves :)
Oh and don't even worry if you think she might read this. She has not done a lot of routine things since she had a baby and her in laws started living with her (she told me in such a happy haze matter of factly, I am not making this up).
And it is helpful, since I am not sure how to approach this new phase in life, with unbound excitement or cautious corporate moves. I have settled for this go with the flow feeling.
Also when told about this new friend to pregnant friend, she quibbed, don't talk a lot to 'the married female' (which is not an option as I told you), she might just change your opinions about marriage. :D
Pregnant friend is constantly trying to increase the head count on her side of the world by trying to sell the idea of marriage. I think it is in a way cute. :) (she is pretty not at all over bearing but genuine in her efforts)
In other news, it is good be inside office for 8 hours. I have realized my creativity and thinking is at an all time high in the past 3-4 months (barring the best friend's wedding period). I am enjoying the new routine.
And also a friend recently said that 'You (I) have an open mind'. Its a very feel good compliment, when you are struggling with few other things in life. Oh btw, I confirmed and it is definitely a compliment. (also, I dont know if it can ever be a negative remark :D)
So, anywho, life as you can see is interesting. Work may or moy not start as early as it was promised (I don't approve of non-work days inside office. I might as well stay at home and read myself a good book), but a rather dramatic soap opera has already initiated itself. For days to come, which this blog will witness ;)
P.S. work-wise, responsibility wise I feel pretty confident. And I think the only credible reason is I kept reading, learning new things, up-to-dating myself with stuff which I need to know in the technology sector. #Win :)
I quite startled myself, when on day 1 I did not have (forgot to carry) a few documents, I did not panic, not even a bit. I was cool as a cucumber (I am craving for kiwis right now, are they considered cool?), raised my hand told the HR I would submit them the day after or a week later may be and instantly became her favorite in the batch. On the contrary in the past, I have made mine and my parents' life miserable in such scenarios, making them run around, breaking hell loose and all such exaggerations.
All said and done, I am not even minding eating lunch alone or the idea of it. In fact to my amazement, the people watching time I get during lunches has started to feel very personal. Initially, when I showed no aversion to eating food alone, I was concerned, thinking may be I have gone numb or something. But then the prospects of getting some company in future, triggered a pretty strong (HATE) reaction, and things were back to their fairy tale existence in lala land. Oh and btw a friend recently told me, that distressed reactions is a good sign, it shows you are sensitive.
Oooh, I am not sure if I agree or not, but the amount by which I can be distressed by people, ideas, places, situations, one can happily conclude that I am sensitive. More than enough.
So, I will leave these little worries, as something I have grown over or evolved over more like. And that too in a sensitive manner ;)
Also, the cubicle when I entered was not empty, but had a rather talkative (this is a let's not use strong/harsh words post) inmate. With all the benefits of knowing someone who has been there before you (it helps in mundane matters in a new office) I now know all sundry details of her life. Of course, she doesn't know mine because it does not matter, cos she's so genuinely talkative and inspired and pro active. Energy levels are always sky high in this new zone. I am amused by such people. Oh, because they are plain un-aware of themselves :)
Oh and don't even worry if you think she might read this. She has not done a lot of routine things since she had a baby and her in laws started living with her (she told me in such a happy haze matter of factly, I am not making this up).
And it is helpful, since I am not sure how to approach this new phase in life, with unbound excitement or cautious corporate moves. I have settled for this go with the flow feeling.
Also when told about this new friend to pregnant friend, she quibbed, don't talk a lot to 'the married female' (which is not an option as I told you), she might just change your opinions about marriage. :D
Pregnant friend is constantly trying to increase the head count on her side of the world by trying to sell the idea of marriage. I think it is in a way cute. :) (she is pretty not at all over bearing but genuine in her efforts)
In other news, it is good be inside office for 8 hours. I have realized my creativity and thinking is at an all time high in the past 3-4 months (barring the best friend's wedding period). I am enjoying the new routine.
And also a friend recently said that 'You (I) have an open mind'. Its a very feel good compliment, when you are struggling with few other things in life. Oh btw, I confirmed and it is definitely a compliment. (also, I dont know if it can ever be a negative remark :D)
So, anywho, life as you can see is interesting. Work may or moy not start as early as it was promised (I don't approve of non-work days inside office. I might as well stay at home and read myself a good book), but a rather dramatic soap opera has already initiated itself. For days to come, which this blog will witness ;)
~nightflier
P.S. work-wise, responsibility wise I feel pretty confident. And I think the only credible reason is I kept reading, learning new things, up-to-dating myself with stuff which I need to know in the technology sector. #Win :)