Beginning a New Job

It's the end of my first day at the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center. The staff welcomed me warmly and kept me busy with orientations, technical set-ups, and meetings. They did a lot of work to prepare (this is a new position) and had the telephone, e-mail account, computer log-ins, nameplate on the door, and a detailed agenda ready for my arrival. The only thing missing was time to go through a week's worth of e-mail messages.

I'm impressed with their organization and enthusiasm. I'm also exhausted, but looking forward to diving back in tomorrow!