As I mentioned recently, I’m now working the day shift for the next several weeks for a special writing project. Today we began the project with a kickoff meeting and some initial planning. My partner is a very sharp guy and will be a huge asset. I must admit, though, that switching back to an office job after more than six years is a bit odd. Here are the ten weirdest parts:
- There’s this strange girl in my bed all the time.
- An alarm clock wakes me up at the time I’m normally starting to send my flight releases. I arise, take a shower, and drink coffee like a normal person.
- I attend meetings and use Microsoft Outlook to keep track of them.
- Soon I’ll have a real work phone number instead of a generic one shared by 150 people.
- I already have my own computer to work on instead of rotating among 35 different ones. When I left today, I meant to lock it but accidentally logged out by habit.
- It’s already light outside when I arrive at work.
- Someone oversees my work and has opinions about how I do it.
- I actually see the managers.
- I’m in the office during Southwesty events like blood drives and silent auctions.
- My son is confused because I’m working during the day instead of sleeping. He must think I’m a bum who sleeps 18 hours a day.
Weirdness aside, we’re off to a good start. Our target completion date is July 1. I am confident we can make it.