Category: business

Work

I got the job!

They offered it to me yesterday and, of course, I accepted. I’ll still be in Customer Service for the next two weeks, and working a few hours in the evenings learning the new job. I spent all day today in “training”, learning some of the basic job functions. The group of people I’m going to be working with seems like a lot of fun and the vibe I got today was very professional but very laid back and fun. Everyone was joking around but they were serious about getting their stuff done and they all seemed highly driven and competent. I’m really looking forward to being down there full time. I’m also looking forward to working with my new boss. I’ve heard a lot of things about him, but what’s interesting to me is that nearly everyone has the same assessment of him, but some people really like him while others really dislike him. His perfectionism is the first thing most people mention, which works well for me because I’m also a perfectionist and I get frustrated when people around me are sloppy or inattentive. From talking to him, he seems like he’s got a lot of drive and he seems like he genuinely wants the best for and from his employees. I hope that I can live up to his expectations, but I’m not nervous because I think he’s the kind of manager that will make me want to work as hard as I can for him.

It feels really good to be excited about work again.

Wired News: Woz OK’s Apple I Resurrection

Apple I Resurrection

“Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak has given his blessing to the production of a replica of the Apple I — the legendary machine that launched Apple.”

I knew it would start sooner or later. The real question is how long it’ll be before the IBM XT my dad has in the basement will be worth something again.