It's as if I have a whole new job
I work for a consulting firm, so we all move from project to project and client to client. Depending on the project and the client, you could stay somewhere for years or move around a lot. I've only been at this job since September, and until this week I was working on our main municipal government contract. I worked on two major projects and learned a TON. But a few weeks ago I was told I was going to be moved to a different client - our biggest client, in fact - a large firm in the healthcare sciences field. I was excited because it's always good to work with different people and learn new things, and since those other two projects had basically ended, it was a good time for me to make a transition.
So I started this past Monday, and it couldn't be more different from the old gig. Each of our client relationships has a particular sort of character - at some clients we seem more like consultants, and at others it's as if we work there as part of the staff. This new gig is much more like I actually work there, so it really does feel like I just got a new job again. This week has been all about learning about the project - which is very hard because of constant use of acronyms and abbreviations, as well as a business process that is quite complex. Also I got my new laptop and phone set up, and I have my own cubicle with my name on it. And yes, because I am a huge dork, having my name on it gives me a litle thrill. I've never had my name on an office before!
I am really hoping to make a positive impact on the project and make everyone happy to have me there. I guess we'll see how it all goes!
Yay for a cubicle with your name on it!
Posted by: Sylvie | February 28, 2008 at 11:24 PM
I love having my name on my cubicle too. They changed the style of the name plates recently and I made sure to keep my old one. What I'll do with it I don't know.
Posted by: christa | February 29, 2008 at 12:53 AM
And very soon you'll be relating to Dilbert cartoons instead of laughing at them.
Posted by: -j. | March 03, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Awesome - it sounds like this job will keep changing things up, which is cool! I am SO looking forward to changin jobs in a few months. I've been doing basically the same job for 4 years. I am DONE. Same company, but totally different stuff. Can't wait!
Posted by: Heather | March 11, 2008 at 08:21 AM
I would love working like that - keeps the boredom at bay. Though I am sure the transitions can be stressful.
Posted by: Stephanie G. | March 12, 2008 at 10:06 AM