The first day on a project is always a long one. No matter how hard one tries, there is always just so much to catch up on and learn in order to feel somewhat comfortable with the topic\/software\/process.<\/p>\n
This morning I was up at 4 AM, out of the house by 5, and in a brand new office on the other side of the state by 8, only to be thrown into a gauntlet of jargon, processes, relationships, and individuals. I’m surprised to find that I really enjoy this situation. I get really excited when I look at what people have been working on, and I revel in the act of playing catch up. Sure, it’s pretty stressful since the clients and my peers expect me to catch up quick and deliver in a very short time period, but there’s something nice about delivering quickly and getting out, at least to me.<\/p>\n
Of course, in a few weeks I should check in to see if I’m still happy with the fast pace. For now, I’ll just keep trying to catch up…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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