I have been in Milwaukee this week for a training session with my company. Other employees that started the company with me last June are also here. With everyone away from home and having nothing to do after work, we’ve spent a considerable amount of time together… going to dinner, visiting bars, etc.

Thus far, this week has been a refreshing change from the daily routine. It’s sort of a mini-vacation with all of us here and socializing.

From spending time with my colleagues, I’ve been amazed at how much we all have in common. It’s kind of scary actually, haha. It seems that the company hires people with similar personalities and characteristics. I’ve discovered that we share unique idiosyncrasies such as an attention to detail, punctuality, persistent organization… etc.

We also spend our time talking about work. Like ALL of our time! haha. Since we’re all new to the company, we are experiencing the same unique challenges. Knowing that others are facing the same difficulties has been very therapeutic… its nice to know you’re not alone =) . Its funny how the topic of my conversations have changed from Gator football games…. to daily work activities. It’s also funny to have inside jokes that absolutely no one would understand unless they were working for my company.

Work is such a huge part of my life right now that it has crept into parts of my social life. I talk about work in and out of the office!

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8 Responses

  1. Jorge

    September 1st, 2007 at 4:04 pm

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    Nothing wrong with talking about Gator games. Speaking of which we did pretty well today even though there was a nasty rain delay here in town. First time it’s rained in quite some time though. We needed it.

  2. niuiceprincess

    September 10th, 2007 at 9:13 pm

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    Man,I know what you mean. I love my work friends, but sometimes I find myself rather eating lunch alone (with a good book or talking on the phone with a non-work friend) because i just knew, we would just be talking about MORE WORK, on our lunch break. I mean, you’re on break for a reason right? Your mind should be thinking about something else! ;)

  3. Michael from Pro Blog Design

    September 16th, 2007 at 6:56 am

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    It sounds like you’re really enjoying your work. Can’t ask for more than that! :)

  4. GradGirl

    October 6th, 2007 at 9:20 am

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    Just yesterday, I was saying to a co-worker that I totally bring work home with me. That morning, I’d been in bed super early in the morning, worrying about something at work. I told CW that I really need to let go! It’s ridiculous!

    Then another co-worker who had overheard this goes: “I do the same thing!” We talked about it for a little while, and I thought it was so therapeutic, like you said. It’s nice to know you’re not alone.

  5. Michael

    October 18th, 2007 at 12:00 pm

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    How come you don’t post anymore. I remember when I first started on my own blog this one was one of my favourites.

  6. GG

    October 31st, 2007 at 11:23 pm

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    Hey, yeah! Especially after this great post. Come back!

  7. cube3

    November 6th, 2007 at 2:35 pm

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    !seems like u been pretty busy lately to post too dude!

  8. Dr. Frugal

    November 13th, 2007 at 10:00 am

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    Milwaukee is a great town to be “stranded” in. I had a similar experience in Memphis with a bunch of strangers and it’s interesting to find out how alike most people are. Definitely a lesson for life, even if it sounds elementary-school level.


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