New Job

I've been at my new job for just over a month now and I am finally coming out of that new job fog (where you're busy learning your new job, your colleagues' names and what you're supposed to do).

So I work for Hull College and it's my first time working in the education system and for Academia ... and I'm finding I love it. I love working in and towards a field that enriches a generation. That educates.

I'm not saying there hasn't been teething problems! The hours I work has been a continous battle. At interview I mentioned hours as I always end up in jobs where I do 50-60 hours + a week and I was specifically looking for balance. A work / LIFE balance and was assured it was 37 hours a week. Well I worked 36 hours the first week ... and I only did FOUR days!

Like I said it has been an ongoing battle - everyone is so committed and overworked, that it is difficult to break the mould of overwork and stick to your hours ... but I am trying. (Wish me luck). If I can sort out my hours, everything else will fall into place as I really love the work I do.

Anyway here are some pictures.

My office (my desk is the closest in the picture).

The view from our office.

The red circle is where my office is. The statue is of William Wilberforce (abolished slavery and is a son of Hull!)

The lady circled in front is Elaine and she's the Principal. The guy circled in the back is Gary and my boss (Deputy Principal) and both are really lovely.