The Occasional Solipsist

Ok. Bold statement to be sure, but honestly I have never had a better first week at any job in my life.

I spent the better part of the week getting my head crammed so full of protocols and policies on things I don't have a snowball's chance in hell of remembering, that it was pretty much spinning like a top. But it was fun to learn some new things, and it only helped illuminate just how fucking bored I was with my old job, even though I didn't really recognize it at the time.

I've met most of the people I'll be working with and to a person, everyone in the department seems pretty cool. I have never been able to say that at a new job. Of that I am sure.

Because the nature of the job is going to rely on being able to communicate quickly and clearly with other staff, it is very nice to know that everyone's backs are covered.

So there are the work reasons that this job is so cool.

But you want to know what I really love about this job?

Friday afternoon, while mentoring under one of the more senior guys, I ended up being a part of a debate on who would win in a shooting war between the Empire and the Federation. I shit you not.

And the best part? These people weren't kidding. There was a little good natured eye rolling from a couple of the guys, but even they had an opinion one way or the other.

Now don't get me wrong, nobody broke out their technical manuals or anything (thankfully I didn't mention that I own one); it was just a fun discussion among fans.

I am seriously going to love this job.

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