1.923%
I've survived the first week in Joburg! Yip, that's 1.923% of a year. Its been a gr8 experience and a lovely little adventure. Acc (yeah, I know this is not the share code for the institution - for obvious reasons) is a good challenge and demands high performance. Its great to experience yourself stepping up to the plate and performing at a level higher than you otherwise would have. The great thing about this company is that they truly empower you. And they treat you like an adult. Both issues few employers succeed in.
The week's been filled with training and sorting out admin. I'm a local at CIO (computer services downstairs) and have been asked to refrain from asking complicated questions... oeps. I finally have a phone extension and have also authenticated onto the internal learning website. Ploughed through some compulsory ethics courses and now getting stuck in a negotiation course. Should have a job interview (internal - don't skrik) or two today and who knows, my unassigned status might change soon.
Attended the first Acc social event last night: "Thirsty Thursdays". Sadly I had feelings of auditor-like socials... caution caution.
Weekend's coming up and I don't have too much planned yet, however have loads of "to do's". Hope to do some house hunting with a potential flat mate.
Standing on the balcony yesterday around 17:15 beneath a dark grey sky, a couple of raindrops blew into my face and I distinctly remember one coming at me horizontally! Yes that's significant, because it was the first time I experienced breeze (if you can call it that) up here. Its not the same as Cpt wind, but hey - who's complaining. On the same terrace this morning, the light breeze came from the opposite direction, reminding me that this is Jhb and the wind is like some women (and men): directionless. Enjoy the Mykonos offshore & a special good luck to Unleashed.
Have a gr8 w-end and may the wind be with you (especiallly my Lbn mates).
The week's been filled with training and sorting out admin. I'm a local at CIO (computer services downstairs) and have been asked to refrain from asking complicated questions... oeps. I finally have a phone extension and have also authenticated onto the internal learning website. Ploughed through some compulsory ethics courses and now getting stuck in a negotiation course. Should have a job interview (internal - don't skrik) or two today and who knows, my unassigned status might change soon.
Attended the first Acc social event last night: "Thirsty Thursdays". Sadly I had feelings of auditor-like socials... caution caution.
Weekend's coming up and I don't have too much planned yet, however have loads of "to do's". Hope to do some house hunting with a potential flat mate.
Standing on the balcony yesterday around 17:15 beneath a dark grey sky, a couple of raindrops blew into my face and I distinctly remember one coming at me horizontally! Yes that's significant, because it was the first time I experienced breeze (if you can call it that) up here. Its not the same as Cpt wind, but hey - who's complaining. On the same terrace this morning, the light breeze came from the opposite direction, reminding me that this is Jhb and the wind is like some women (and men): directionless. Enjoy the Mykonos offshore & a special good luck to Unleashed.
Have a gr8 w-end and may the wind be with you (especiallly my Lbn mates).
posted by Hennie at
10:29 am
