1. To go to the Factory (again!) with my new computer. The technician finally discovered that my external disk drive did not work -- nor did two others that he tried. I became tired of waiting for him to unpack yet another new drive and try it in veraious configurations -- different disks, on a different computer, different cords, etc., so left my computer with him,. When I collected it he assured me that I now have a working drive annd that he had thoroughly tested it. I was not in the mood to try it in front of him, ...but, if it doesn't work ... #$%**! The whole business took up far more time than I would have liked. I still have other issues, but they are not work-threatening, so must wait for another day.
2. To view my new office and make decisions about furniture and layout. It has windows! It needs cleaning and painting before I can move in, but I'll be able to fit all my stuff in it quite easily. I removed all my posters from my current office and took them home. I need to think about the visual cues I want to give my visitors. (For insiders,
the office formerly belonged to Pete Maresco, and a new finance person will probably have my current office.)
3. To have my first f2f meeting with I-Dean Ralph. We talked for an hour, about dividing responsibilities, things that need doing immediately, and priority items for the year. We plan to continue our conversation next Thursday. "Things" will be different, and I hope I will become a productive colleague. Mission accomplished! But the list was only three tasks long!
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