- Blue suit and pearls. CHECK.
- Three and a half hours of individual computer training on fascinating subjects like how to use email and save documents. CHECK.
- One hour lunch/ pep-talk with partners and local restaurant. CHECK.
- Two hour tour of firm library and lecture on how to save money doing online research. (Access to certain databases is up to $24.00 per minute) CHECK.
- Ten minute introduction/welcome to firm conversation with Managing Partner.
- Thirty minute presentation on short/long term disability benefits. CHECK.
- One hour of awkward introductory banter with random attorneys/staffers/passersby at every doorway and cubicle in the place. CHECK.
- Five minute trip to the bathroom to enjoy a snickers bar in peace. CHECK.
Day one is in the books. I survived:)
Tomorrow I get to do it all over again in the office where I will actually work.
$24 per minute?! Yikes!
ReplyDeleteYes! Last week I billed several thousand dollars in one day to a client because I was in a database doing important research for several hours. Very expensive.
ReplyDelete