08-02-05 No longer an out of work bum!

Well happily, the results of my test on Monday with this company I was sent to were favorable! The boss asked me when I wanted to start, I said "tomorrow", he said great!
So today was my first day at the new job, so naturally there was a lot of information coming into my head. Company procedures, explanation's of future duties, how to do this and that. Where to find this, what to do if I find myself with out something to do (doubt if that will happen), who is in charge of what, how to record what I was doing, and for how long, etc., etc. But for a first day it was pretty good. The boss, at the end of the day told me that Wade, the young man I will be learning the most from, told him (the boss) that he thought I will be good for the company, and that he felt very comfortable working with me. That gave my self esteem a real boost, and made me feel that I'm getting into a work situation that will be good. For both myself, and the company.
I was also told today, that the person I was to replace, wouldn't be coming back. And that I will be responsible sooner than expected, to take over the upcoming projects. So my learning curve will have to be a bit sharper than I (and they) expected. I can handle it, at least I think I can. But all in all, I have a good feeling about my current situation. I hope I'll still be saying that in the weeks, and months ahead.
I'll keep you posted.
Bob.