So today I was sent a package with a contract to sign for the new job. It's for one year, starting on Jan 18. I should be excited but I'm feeling really apprehensive.
I guess I'm used to doing my own thing - when I work as a pharmacist, I'm in charge. When I'm here working on the PhD, I pretty much do what I want, when I want.
But now, I'm going in as the "new girl" - the most junior member of a team.
I'm gonna get bossed around! Waah! I hate being told what to do!!
Also, geez they're strict! I was reading through their Code of Conduct and when I got to the bit that outlines Privacy and such, I see that they track all websites visited by employees, that employees aren't to use the Internet for personal reasons other than for banking and similar activities, that employees aren't to use Internet-based email such as hotmail when onsite, that employees cannot download music, that company emails are monitored and personal emails should be kept to a minimum - so basically, I can't blog from work or write private emails to my friends. Hmm.
I had a whinge about it to Hubby who said to just lay low for the first three months and then do whatever. He showed me his contract which said he's not to use his company mobile phone for private use, and he now does it all the time. It's just so different to the Conditions of Use that I have here which vaguely say that I shouldn't lo0k at p0rn or make excessive downloads.
I'm also not terribly crazy about new people.
I know that sounds rather anti-social of me - and really, I'm friendly, I am! I just really hate not knowing anyone. I hate people asking me questions about myself. I hate not knowing who I can trust and I hate not having any friends.
It's like that feeling of being at a party where the people who you're friends with haven't arrived yet and you're standing there feeling extremely awkward. I hate that feeling! And I know I'm going to feel like that for a good few weeks until I find my bearings there.
Oh well, here's to trying to think more positive thoughts...
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I'd hate not having email at work. That would be some extreme suction. And how would you make it thru the day without chat? Bad new job, bad new job.
Hmmm, well one things for sure - I might be forced to actually do some work. lol
But yeah, extreme suction. Bad. :-(
Usually, those policies are used as a tool to get rid of people that management has their eye on...it's a pretty blunt tool. I once had a friend who was fired for forwarding on a chain-letter e-mail. No one else in the office was affected, even though the e-mail originated FROM THE PRESIDENT'S SECRETARY!
Just be careful. Better to err on the side of caution.
I'm the new kid at my job and I identify with your dilema! I agree with hubby to lay low and then do what you want. Worst case scenario, you get in trouble and then change jobs in a year. But that won't happen.
I'm still muddling about the office politics. I have a pretty friendly team, but so far, I haven't socialized outside of work with any of them. That will probably change at some point in the distant future...I plan on staying as long as they'll have me.
Aww Jezzy you are so sweet that you will be welcomed and will fit right in. Don't fret. :) (((hugs)))
I hate new people but then they become older people and I love them. Eek
As for positive thoughts... go off and listen to depressing suicide ballads.. nothing country... and nitpick on the flawed reality of their situations.
I have a great idea: tell all your new co-workers about your blog, and let them know you'll write nasty here about them for the world to read, if they dis you.
Okay, maybe not so good, eh?
A better idea? Try to scout out a peer who's been there a little longer than you by a few months, and see if they will open up to you about the office politics and the human landscape. Just make sure you aren't cozying up to someone who may see you as a threat to their upward mobility. That's usually my mistake.
Another mistake is to become too chummy, too quickly, with the wrong person, someone who's poison in the office. It can ruin one's own opportunities.
And, as onorous as you might find such things, it's a good idea to do a wee bit of socializing after hours with 'the gang.' If you don't, you'll be seen as stand-offish, and it will be harder to fit in. And, in any case, it's amazing how people will open up with they've got a few Fosters in their belly.
I trust and hope and pray it will all go well for you.
S.C - that's exactly what hubby said, thanks. I think I'm gonna do what Rich says and lay low for a while until they love me too much to care. lol
Laurita! - yay, we're new girls together! I've been reading how things have been going for you. I guess everyone feels like a fish out of water for a while.
B - cool name change - you have me fooled for a few seconds! And thanks. x
tonch - ah yes, good advice - "nitpick on the flawed reality of their situations" - I like that!
bugs - good advice - the second part anyway! Yes, I'll trying cosy up to the right people - I'm not likely to be too chummy - that's just not me and yes, the socialising is important - how I hate office socialising! Thanks for the comment xxx.
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