Today we logged into a training environment and did some actual (fake) tasks like ordering requirements. So it was nice. I'm over my nerves; def think I'll rock this. And now that the panic and self doubt are over, I can look forward to working from home with my favorite cubicle mate ever.
Today, PopPops could not log on in the morning; and it took several people suggesting password options for him to start his day. The day continued with him needing constant supervision to navigate the system. And Trainer2-she of the stiff upper lip and not one smile cracked to date-had to stand over him and help him find and push all the buttons. I have a feeling when she takes over next week that she's going to be noticeably less kind to him. She's already asking pointed questions like "well did you read the directions?" and "did you write your password down?" i think she's only holding it together as good as she is because of trainer1's presence. next monday should be interesting.
Today, TexasRose had 3 specific times that I can think of where she asked a loud and unnecessary question and then while the teacher was addressing her question, she got up and wandered out of the room. Like literally walked out while the answer was being given. The last couple times Trainer1 kind of looked after her; but I have to credit her professionalism, she didn't miss a beat or even change her expression. Just kept talking as if she hadn't been Bye-Felicia'd.
Today, TexasRose also announced that since we were all falling asleep (um, you know the trainer can hear you, right?) maybe they should bring in one of "them inflateable beach balls and we can all bat it around to stay awake?" in a shocking turn, Trainer1 neither smiled nor agreed that that sounded fun.
Around 1 pm, TexasRose did her obligatory post-lunch announcement of how hot the room was; and then proceeded to wander around a bit lookin' for the cool spots. i. can. not. i just can't.
Today, FeistySue made another joke about TexasRose's aborted liquor run in front of the whole class including the trainers who represent our new employers. That's, ok, TexasRose told the class, because she found somewhere to go drink for Cinco de Mayo. So there. Later in the day, she laughed really loudly out of the blue and informed Trainer2 (the particularly stern one who hasn't smiled yet) that she can't hardly concentrate because she(Trainer2) looks so much like Taylor Swift. (she does NOT). Trainer2 kind of awkwardly laughed and said, "Um, I'll take that." i was dying.
And finally, today, I called one of the employee's from my job who was helping me behind the scenes with payroll-related issues the wrong name all day. not his name slightly pronounced wrong, but the name of someone else in his department who we met on day 1. I figured this out when I went to ask for him by name and after some confusion (bc the guy i was naming works in another part of the bldg) we all realized i meant MxxxxL, not HxxxxH. ha ha ha. not awkward at all... fabulous first impressions.
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