Update XVI: Sidejackin' it in the Train Room.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Good Saturday Morning!  I have a couple of errands to run this morning and then I need to do laundry this evening.  Then, tomorrow is church in the morning and the evening.  As of now, I plan to go in at 7:30 again on Monday and get off at 16:00.

[Joe Biden 2020]

I read about the new job, Bushie, and I legitimately cheered. Keep it up. This could be the big game changer. You're doing great.

Thanks, buddy!

[Joe Biden 2020]

J-Mann, you are absolutely correct.  I never really disagreed with you that I would be better suited for this type of work.  Like you said, with customer service I was trying to prop myself up and talk myself into something my heart just wasn't into.  I legitimately and genuinely like this job and don't have to talk myself into anything.  This past week it has been a joy to get up and go to work to do something I enjoy doing.  I know it's still early in this job, but I can already tell a big change for the better.  I'm excited about getting to live life as a normal single adult.  I also do hope to start working on other things I need to take care of.  The foundation of a solid faith in Christ and solid employment will definitely help in those efforts.  I will admit, my diet has been lousy this first week, but I'm hoping that with this new job and getting that fully established and solidified I can start making inroads with my eating habits.

[Joe Biden 2020]

bushie youve alluded to the fact that your boss gets frustrated with you?  is that true?

Not really that frustrated.  He gets aggravated that I sometimes have to go over the same stuff, but he acknowledged yesterday that I am starting to pick that stuff up.  I've got no worries right now.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Jmann, I'm not saying you were wrong in any career advice you gave Bushie, but but give him a while longer before you pat yourself on the back. He professes his undying love for every job during the first week. Let's see where we stand once the leaves start changing color.

While that is true, I think J-Mann sees a difference in this one.  As do I.

[Joe Biden 2020]

You want to know something?  I haven't even touched an office phone at all in this first week.  I don't have to answer the phone and get cussed out by customers from dawn till dusk.  I leave work each evening now feeling like I've accomplished something and been productive.  Granted, time is the biggest sign here, but J-Mann and several others see a difference in my attitude in this job.

[Joe Biden 2020]

bushie cant you practice you cadd skills at home with the software on your computer?

I can and I might while I watch my marathon of football/baseball today.

[Joe Biden 2020]

bushie cant you practice you cadd skills at home with the software on your computer?

I can and I might while I watch my marathon of football/baseball today.

No golf?

The only golf I usually ever watch is the Master's.  That's only because my uncle is usually in town during the time of the Master's and we watch it together.  I've never been a golf fan.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Jmann, I'm not saying you were wrong in any career advice you gave Bushie, but but give him a while longer before you pat yourself on the back. He professes his undying love for every job during the first week. Let's see where we stand once the leaves start changing color.

Agree 100 percent -- and I do think there's a difference with this one. For one thing, none of us are telling him it won't work. That alone provides a confidence boost. But I haven't gotten the sense that this is a complete "rose-colored glasses" scenario as were most of his previous new jobs.

No doubt, there's much that could happen.

There's no doubt that time will definitely be the biggest judge of how things are going.  However, if I can have weeks like I just got finished with then I should have no problem in this place.  And, I have noticed that nobody is telling me it can't be done.  Everybody on here, on Facebook, and within my family has been very supportive throughout the entire week.  I can't expect to have great days every time I walk through the office door, because life is messy at times, but I can definitely have far more great days than bad days.  That IS under my control.  It also helps that I work with nice people, too.  I don't have any shady characters in with me.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Week 1 was awesome.  I don't know how else I can put it.  Now, though, I am beginning to shift my focus to Week 2.  I am still going to enjoy the rest of my weekend, but my work focus is shifting to building on what I learned in Week 1 in Week 2 as well as improving on the things I need to improve on in this new week.  As good as Week 1 was, I am going to do everything I can to make Week 2 even better!!

[Joe Biden 2020]

Thanks, Duke

[Joe Biden 2020]

I just got home from an early dinner (The Delta Cafe) and a trip to the grocery store.  I'm having to rest my knee a little bit as it started hurting me in the store.  I still need to do laundry this evening, which I'll start in a little while.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Instead of waiting and talking myself out of it, I'm at the laundromat now.  I'm using a public laundromat instead of the apartment laundry facility.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Man I'm still nervous that Bushie's supervisor is down on him.

Don't be nervous.  He and I talked Friday at the end of the day and he's pleased with my progress and gave me pointers on what to work on in week 2.  I just need to work on remembering everything he tells me.  I've had to ask him two or three times on a couple things, but I'm starting to get it.  But, having stuff to work on is part of being human.  I'm a newbie and he acknowledges there is a learning curve in place.  I just need to learn quick.  I'm expecting to go a long way toward that this week.

[Joe Biden 2020]

What did you have at the Delta Cafe?

Cheeseburger and a vanilla milk shake.

[Joe Biden 2020]

The laundry is finished and I'm sitting in my love seat about to watch Johnny Football's NFL debut on the NFL Network.  The public laundromat was a whole lot more efficient.  It took me a little under 2 hours to do it all.  It was still about 35 minutes longer than what it should have as I accidentally overloaded the dryer.  Oops...

[Joe Biden 2020]

I have an important announcement.  I have officially set a date for the erection of my 2014 Christmas Tree!! - Saturday, October 11, 2014!!

[Joe Biden 2020]

Week 1 was awesome.  I don't know how else I can put it.  Now, though, I am beginning to shift my focus to Week 2.  I am still going to enjoy the rest of my weekend, but my work focus is shifting to building on what I learned in Week 1 in Week 2 as well as improving on the things I need to improve on in this new week.  As good as Week 1 was, I am going to do everything I can to make Week 2 even better!!

A mere 137 days from Christmas and Bushie's focus is elsewhere!?

E-Gads, gentlemen!  Bushie might have found his dream job. 

I can focus on both.

[Joe Biden 2020]

I have an important announcement.  I have officially set a date for the erection of my 2014 Christmas Tree!! - Saturday, October 11, 2014!!

Your scheduling of brief relaxations has gone too far.

Haha!

[Joe Biden 2020]

Why go out for a hamburger? It's the easiest thing in the world to make at home. Also, while it's nice that you have a job now, at your current wage and debt levels, you still can't afford to eat out ever.

Oh, I know.  I went to the grocery store today and got stuff for lunches and dinners this week so I can eat in all week starting tomorrow.  I'm going back to my parents next weekend, so if we go out to eat, they'll foot the bill.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Will Bushie finally learn how to cook without assistance now that he has a job??

I'm certainly going to try.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Why go out for a hamburger? It's the easiest thing in the world to make at home. Also, while it's nice that you have a job now, at your current wage and debt levels, you still can't afford to eat out ever.

Oh, I know.  I went to the grocery store today and got stuff for lunches and dinners this week so I can eat in all week starting tomorrow.  I'm going back to my parents next weekend, so if we go out to eat, they'll foot the bill.

At this point, aren't they pretty much footing the bill anyway?  There's no way you're even paying half your expenses (and yes, debt reduction is an expense).

I will be paying for nearly 2/3 of my bills with my expected income.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Why go out for a hamburger? It's the easiest thing in the world to make at home. Also, while it's nice that you have a job now, at your current wage and debt levels, you still can't afford to eat out ever.

Oh, I know.  I went to the grocery store today and got stuff for lunches and dinners this week so I can eat in all week starting tomorrow.  I'm going back to my parents next weekend, so if we go out to eat, they'll foot the bill.

At this point, aren't they pretty much footing the bill anyway?  There's no way you're even paying half your expenses (and yes, debt reduction is an expense).

I will be paying for nearly 2/3 of my bills with my expected income.

Yeah, I've heard that before.  You were supposed to be fully financially independent in April.  I'll believe it when I see it.

Can we have a moratorium on discussing financial issues while he's getting adjusted to his job, don't you think?

That's a very good idea.  I'm still trying to get adjusted to this job and haven't received a paycheck, yet.  I will get a week's worth of pay this coming Friday and will get a full 2 weeks of pay on Friday, August 29.

[Joe Biden 2020]

I am really looking forward to going back to work tomorrow.  I think it will be a really good week.  I'll go in at 7:30 in the morning just like I did Friday.  I have three tasks to do very first thing before I start my next project.  My supervisor usually comes in around 8:15 and I have to wait for him to give me a new project to work on.  I hope to have my first project of Week 2 to work on between 8:30 and 9:00.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Work Night #6 begins now!! - 15 1/2 hours until I officially start Week 2.