Workin' It
I'm surviving work. The drive has been less-than-pleasant, however. On my "test run" it took me 52 minutes. So, having to be there at 9 yesterday, I left at 7:45 to be early. Ran in the door at 8:57. Eeep. Today, had to be there at 8:30. Didn't want to be late, so I left at 7. Got there by 7:50. Oh, the joys of rush hour traffic patterns. One more day at this location, then out to my branch for four days, one day in the city, one more where I am now, and then to the branch for ever and ever.
I'll end my hands-on training on February 28th. On that day, I will take my final exam. The day of the Nick concert. This is a bit distressing to me, as the bank is open until 6 on Fridays. They have to let me out early! 4- or 4:30-ish, to get in to the city in time for dinner. Eeeeek!!
And. Will have to work some Saturdays. If they have me working March 1st, I will cry. I'm not allowed to take vacation time OR sick days (!!!) in my first three months. I'm not allowed to get sick until April!
I have more information crammed into my head than I thought possible. Well, not as much as during many final exam weeks, but still. A lot. The stack of papers outline this procedure or that account is five inches tall, I kid you not. One big binder and a whole lot of packets and folders. This is just for two days! I have another month of training!
Today, our trainer did a Jeopardy-like game with us over the stuff we learned yesterday. Now, mind you, I have ZERO experience with any sort of financial services. I'd say I'm pretty much an expert on my checking account, I know I have a savings account, but have never done anything with it personally, and I have an ATM card. That is about the extent of my knowledge of anything bank-like. Remember that 5" stack of papers? Probably half of that was stuff from yesterday, detailing all the different kinds of personal accounts, investment accounts, business accounts, retirement plans, etc that the bank offers. Yeah, like I retained all the details. She was getting pissy with us when we didn't know the answers. Jeez. Give it time to digest, please. This is all really new and a tad overwhelming. I'll figure it out, I'll have it down pat by the time they stick me out on the retail floor, but on Day 2? Might not be an expert yet. Sorry 'bout that.
The girls I'm training with are really nice. They all started two weeks ago and have completed their teller training. Their classroom stuff just started yesterday, though, so I'm not behind on that. They're all working at one branch, though, and I'll be at another. So after next week, I won't see them anymore. =( Ah well.
"Blowin' Me Up" just came on the radio!! Eeeeee!!!!! *ahem* sorry.
So, all in all, it's not bad. I'm anxious to get out to my branch, meet people, and see how things are going to *really* be.
Comments
Hey girl! I am sorry about all the info and stress of that....I feel ya! BUT, I am glad that it's not bad! I think it will get better too just in being in your own branch and getting all into it with everything there! I miss chatting with you! Talk to you soon yo
Posted by: Carolyn | January 23, 2003 08:30 AM
So, experience the stress of a new job, huh? Well, all it takes it's patience and some dedication until you get the knack of it. :)
But hey, a job! Money! Good luck with everything, sweetie. :)
Posted by: miggie | January 23, 2003 03:20 PM