First Day.

Not much time to write tonight, but I'll say the first day was great.  Just like a "grown-up" job: my own semi private cubicle, direct phone line, computer, no sign in sheets.  We are actually treated like responsible adults in this division.

One of my pet peeves about management in the DMV Field Offices is that they treat everyone as if they were an errant child needing to be kept on a short leash.  I suppose the system has been abused in the past and that is why this style of management has evolved, but it feels really demeaning to be treated in this way.  What a relief to be moving on from that mind numbing environment.

Everyone in the training division seemed bright and committed, a fun group of real people.  I think this is going to be a very good experience.  Certainly a step forward.

After work, I returned to Dolphin Manor.  This was the first weekday she had been parked in the Hallmark Spot and I was pleased to find her unharmed.

Here's a funny story.  I went to the local Whole Foods Market and as I was checking out, the cashier insisted that he knew me.  I thought, no way, he is just mistaken, I just moved here.  But he persisted, saying that he had been on a commercial drive test with me in Mountain View and further, he had failed the test!  He even mention my hat, so he must have been legit.  I still did not remember him - but that would not be unusual.  Small Frickin' World!  I'll have to make sure he doesn't short change me in the future!

Oh well, it's off to the gym now. Time to prepare for another day.  Tomorrow will be the first rehearsal with the West Sac Community Orch.  We'll see what that will bring.

The Beat Goes On.