New Job: Day One

Day One as a state employee:

Started out with HR training, watched the required HIPAA & ethics videos. Had photo taken and received ID card, received access key to parts of the building I'm allowed in, received parking permit. Have big binder of HR materials and huge folder of benefits options. And that's just the beginning. I'll be getting a laptop, a Blackberry PDA, more stuff to read, travel status training and the list goes on.

Since I had to travel more than 50 miles I get to stay in a hotel and the hotel offers FREE high-speed internet access! Everyone I met today was super nice and a group of 5 of us had a late lunch together because the HR training lasted until 2:00.

I have a better grasp of what I'll be doing now. I'll be coordinating emergency preparedness plans with local health depts in region 4 of the state along with other various projects. My division at ISDH is Public Health Preparedness.

Did I mention there's a Colt's game tonight? The hotel is selling parking to those attending the game so the parking lot (outside my 3rd floor window) is a bit noisy. Lovely...

I'm contemplating what I will do for dinner. I don't want to go out...too much chaos out there tongiht due to the game. I'm thinking Pizza Hut delivery might be the best choice.