I started my new job last Monday. It’s a night shift job but the pay is generous. I’m not working for peanuts anymore. So far, the workload’s pretty light and the client didn’t specify a deadline so it’s all smooth sailing for now. I get to take it easy, which is all good since I still work 2 shifts (I spend about 4 hours or so at my old office while waiting out the 30 days on my contract).

Earlier today while I was over at my former job, I overheard that a few more people are rumored to have resigned/will resign. I’m glad I’m only expected to stay there for a few more weeks. Morale over there seems to be dropping and the folks in my department have realized that they better start looking for greener pastures. I even tried to get at least one officemate to apply here out of pity. I’m lucky to have quickly found another ship to jump onto before the other one sinks.

The people here are great, at least the ones in my group. I’m still experiencing a bit of culture shock. I’ve gotten used to the bullpen setup as opposed to seemingly endless rows of identical cubicles. It’s not so bad, but I prefer the former. I guess you can blame Dilbert and Office Space for the bad rep.

My shift’s just about over, now I can drop the hardworking rookie act and go home. I have a few seasons of Lost, Family Guy and The Office waiting at home.