Well, I started a new contract at IBM uk head office in North Harbour, Portsmouth on Monday. The first week was mainly about settling in and getting myself set up ready to go full tilt… Monday was a little overwhelming being around so many people in such huge offices. It’s a little bit of a culture shock for little ol’ me!
On Tuesday I had my Health and Safety and information induction and then had my photo taken for my security pass. The security pass also doubles up as your cash card as the offices are cash free. So Tuesday afternoon I was able to start sampling the delights of the canteen, or should I say, food court!
First week went well, I got my Laptop set up with all the IBM products I need to either perform my Job or facilitate it. It’s a little strange having to use products like Lotus Notes and DB2 and RAPID, and other IBM products…
Oh, and I’m programming in Java!!!
Oh dear – you have to use Notes too! Oh well, there’s always a cloud to every silver lining 😉
Congrats on the job Chris – are they putting you through Java certification whilst you’re there?
It’s not be mentioned and I’m not sure it would be offered, but I guess I could ask about it… what’s involved?
Hey congrats!
What’s involved? Errr…. a course? 😉