First day: finding the cubby (a nice spot with view outside), adjusting the chair (comfortable), figuring out how to dock the computer. Meeting folks from the earlier cohorts (we were hired and trained in three groups over three months), so no one dates from prior to August 2011. Getting the security badge that lets you get back in after going to the bathroom - a critical item.
But no time to sit and get organized because, lucky me, I actually have work to do, beginning with all day meetings on Monday and Tuesday to kick off a project. My teammates from Baltimore (seasoned company veterans with less than five years combined service - pretty standard) are both in San Antonio to participate in the meeting. It's pretty much like every other kick-off meeting, though the company has specific protocols.
Strangely, I'm the only one from any of these recent cohorts who has any instructional design experience or who has worked with subject matter experts (SMEs). Curious. But all have a variety of advanced degrees and teaching experience at a range of levels. Many refugees from the K12 classroom - just like my graduate program.
So, the day goes quickly. And then I'm a commuter back to my little suite on I-10.
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