• Getting up at 5:45 every morning for work at 7:45 isn’t as bad as I thought it would be. – I’ve always been a morning person but not this early. I thought it would be a huge adjustment and it has to an extent…but I’ve found myself more sharp and apt to accomplish things the earlier I start.
  

  My new cubical at Johnson&Johson/Lifescan

• I’m going to fail…a lot.  – The work I’m doing here and harder than at my last job, requiring a greater level of concentration and effort. I’m going to fail a great deal here but at the same time I’m going to bounce back just as often. It’s either sink or swim and I plan on learning a lot in the process.
• What you did before in a previous job never truly prepares you for what’s next  – No matter where you go there is always a learning curve. Every company has their own in-house proprietary system and way of doing things. Though my move was a bit more drastic in changing dev environments (java to php) even the things I was more familiar with were different enough that I had to adjust and adapt.
• Always ask questions. – It doesn’t matter if you’re the new guy or a seasoned vet..you can always learn more.
• A spacious cubical makes a big difference.  – I went from no space to tons of it and I love it. I have room for both my laptops, notepads and other stuff. Finally an office space that is all my own.

Bill, Drew, John, Brian and I rocked Hank’s this morning in Chadds Ford, PA. It was delicious…I had tatas.