My orientation for my new job was at 8:30am this morning. I had anticipated pictures taken for the badge so I got up extra early to primp. My luck, it was pouring outside. I actually wore Ray’s robe to the car and into Quik Trip to get coffee. I did not find out what a mess I looked until my badge was given back to me. Of course, an hour had passed before I got my badge since I had to get all sorts of clearance working in the city hall.
After 4 hours of filling out paperwork, I thought I was ready to head home and get the stuff from my to-do list. Unfortunately I was advised by personnel to report to my department. They were going to start me today. Wee! I had another picture taken for the Police Department website and this one turned out better, thank God! I was fingerprinted given the tour and temporarily placed in the 6th floor to relieve the Chief’s secretary. Filled out more paperwork, read a gigantice manual, and sold my soul.
The great part is that everyone is really laid back and it’s a very fun environment considering the situation. The worst part, I’ll be in the know on the entire population’s business, probably heard more information today on other people’s personal lives than I’ve ever known on anyone my entire life, but I can’t tell a soul. Someone’s playing a joke on me =P
Anyway, Ray had to work extra today again and since I was unable to get home early to prepare dinner I’ll be ordering take out from McAllister’s, the new restaurant on Maple, to feed us both. Tomorrow is back to work again, but it shouldn’t be stressful for another 3 weeks. I got hired on a week earlier than two other people so I’ll be just hanging out getting paid until they come in and then we’ll all start training together.
Since I was unable to get school stuff done, I will still be getting up early tomorrow to knock some of those to-do’s because they are fairly important. Let’s all wish it doesn’t rain again.
McAllister’s is ok, but nothing to get excited about. I do like their super-cheesy baked potato and the nachos.
I guess if you HAD to get fingerprinted by the WPD, this is the way to do it.
I noticed in the military as well, people aren’t nearly as straight-laced as expected. I thought I was going to be yelled at drill sergent-style daily, but it ended up being lots of fun. Congrads again on the new job! See you soon.
Comment by Becky — August 22, 2006 @ 9:54 am