time


(ed. oops - old draft post that i forgot to put through a month ago...)

it takes time here at bigtelco to get stuff done. perhaps i’m spoiled. i’m used to coming into a company and having an orientation session that lays all this crap out. since i’ve gotten here, here are the lag times i’ve encountered:

time to get an empty desk with a paper print out saying “desk of Lawrence Wong” – 0 days
time to get a phone hookup – 5.0 days
time to get an email address – 2.5 days
time to get a computer – 3.5 days
time to be put on payroll - 10 days (after I pointed out that i wasn’t on it)
time to be put on benefits - 1.5 months (something is supposed to be mailed to me interoffice in two weeks - why it takes two weeks to put a standard package in the mail, i have no idea)
time to get a proper non-temporary security pass – 4-6 weeks (after I take my picture on a DIGITAL CAMERA!)

all of this would have to be considered express service, considering, that i have been calling for these items at least twice a day.

oh well...none of these things really matter...because its 5:00pm, and its time to go home!

happy survival starting next week to all you busy season folk...see you when the snow melts! (maybe i'll be on payroll by then)