One Week Later

Well, it's been one week after starting in my new position, and I have to admit, it's been fine. I finally have my little office cube set up the way I want it. Being the big airline geek I am, it's decorated with airline memorabila. I finally got the stewardess wall I always wanted. It's not at home, but I think it's pretty appropriate to have it at work, since I do work for an airline. Additionally, I did get some great comments. You all know how I yearn for the good ol' stewardess days. I believe I was a stewardess in a previous life!!

Anyway, all has been relatively quiet here in the office. The instructor staff is slowly showing themselves at the office. Once we get closer to the start of class, I'll be able to see all of them. They have been wonderful. It's good to know how excited they were when they found out I got the position. And they are doing all they can to make my transition pretty uneventful. Actually, the whole office has been that way. I even had a "Welcome" pizza lunch from the staff. Well, sort of. It was left overs from the other lunch. But it's the intention!

I'm still feeling a bit out of place, since I'm not quite knowing everything around here. Almost felt the same way when I started working for a new airline. I'm out of my comfort zone. Everything not being familiar.

I'm also finding myself a bit impatient. I want to jump right in. But I know that will take time. I have to remind myself (everyday) that there's a process in place and I have to trust it.

It really hit me when I was sitting in on a conference call with all the rest of the managers company wide. OK, I'm a manager for this company. It's strange. I've always been the non-descript employee. Now, I'm the non-descript supervisor.

I need to embrace my suit-ness so to speak! (hehehe) I have to admit, I do look GOOD in my shirt and tie! I think I'm giving my boss some competition, but don't say anything!

Anyway, back to work. I have a company reception this afternoon, and need to RSVP for another that's coming up in a few weeks!