My First Day

First days suck.
They are awkward, tiring, confusing, and hard. You have to figure out everything from the basics (where is the bathroom?) to the not-so-basic (what in the world am i going to be DOING exactly?). You don't know anyone, everyone is nervous. You feel like you are under so much pressure because all eyes are on you. There are so many things to worry about. You hope the oh-so-important first impression you are giving off is good, you hope people will like you. I could go on all day.

That being said, I had an awesome first day!!! All that stupid stuff was in place, yes. I also could NOT sleep last night so I only got about 5 hours...but as far as first days go, it was the best I've ever had.

I am too terribly excited that I get my own cubicle. Hah. Well, I'm sorry, it makes me happy. I was praying that I'd get my own cubicle. Not everyone in my new-hire group does. The in-bound and out-bound people don't get one. They have to be in a big room that's hot and stuffy and sit at tables. But us cool & awesome lien- release people? Oh yeah, we are on the floor and get our own cubicle. It's HUGE too. I mean really huge. It's all secluded and quiet. We can even use our cellphones at our desk, in moderation of course) I haven't gotten to actually sit there and stock it with pretty new supplies and get all homey yet, I can't wait until I get to do that. The best part?? I get to bring my radio and/or ipod and headphones and listen to music while I work! These two things on their own were enough to make my day.

Just some random thoughts about my day:
I can tell already my supervisor is awesome. I mean really.
I like every single person in my new-hire group (there are about 15 of us).
I loved the guy who taught our class today, and his co-teacher turned out to be one of my best friend's fiance's brother! So we talked all day.
I've already made two friends, Tammy and Andrea. Chris and Brittany are pretty cool too. (They are all in my department)
I was in a training class all day today just learning about the company... so I didn't have to worry about too much. I learned some very intersting stuff. For example, the whole Aaron Burr/Alexander Hamilton incident (remember the infamous milk commercial?) That whole fight was bout Burr wanting to make "Chase" (wasn't called that back then) into a bank, and Hamilton wanting to keep it a water company. Well, thanks for having the faster trigger finger Mr. Burr! Oh, and sorry Mr. Hamilton.. it didn't turn out so well for him. :-/
I'm SO glad I got my hair cut before this because it was cute and hassle-free all day.
I looked very cute today and was totally comfy.
Lunch was very awkward but it was free because it was our first day and the cafeteria is great. It has everything you'd ever need, including a grill where they will fry you up a hamburger or whatever on the spot.
I don't get paid until the 31st. Holy crap!
I love that it is such a grown up job. I mean...it's a real career-type job.
I get to wear jeans.
They gave us our own Chase mugs. It's the little things that make me happy :)
Going to bed at a good time really sucks for me. I love staying up late.

The supervisors and team-leads tried their hardest to make it an upbeat fun day. Their caring and effort won me over immediately. You just feel safe with them and feel like you chose a great place to work. I know each day will get easier, and I can't wait until I can just come in, put my headphones on, and do my work w/out asking a billion questions like I know I'll be doing in the next few weeks.
It just feels right, and it's only the first day.

Oh and I'm extremely tired. /long drawn out sigh. It's been a day!!

...but a good day. :)