My first week

So I’ve just completed my first week in my new job and thought I’d give you all a bit of an update, first couple of days I was shadowing the maintenance supervisor, who is also new to that role, and tried to get my head around the paperwork, a bit strange and daunting, but he said I’d get it , which I more or less have, so I was on my own from Wednesday, and apart from Changing a few sockets, which seem to get broken by the care staff smashing the beds into them, and hanging a couple of pictures and a clock, it’s been pretty much checking the rooms ( on a monthly basis) and ticking boxes, there is a maintenance fault book but I’ve been trying to fix faults as and when they crop up, the main thing is I’m knackered from all the walking around and my legs ache, but I guess I’ll get used to it, it’s all reasonably relaxed at the moment, weather it will change remains to be seen, but everyone seems nice and I’m getting to know the staff and residents, so watch this space...as they say

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Sounds interesting and varied work Primus, never knowing what might turn up the next day. I know it has to be done but it would be the paperwork that would do my head in....Glad to hear that you're fitting in...

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Thanks for the update Primy, I was wondering how you were doing. Sounds like you are fitting in well and enjoying, brilliant news.

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I did wonder how you were getting on in your new job, Primus

Glad you're settling into it .....

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Yes, obviously it’s still early days but it seems easy going, but I think it’s what I needed as the stress was too much, my blood pressure has stabilised too...

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Any new job needs a settling in period. once in the "swing" of it you will think nothing of it. Not having the stress will make you feel better as well.

Been there through it and come out other side a lot happier, you will too

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Tough call, it must be hard, not seeing yourself as a permanent resident, far easier to avoid such occupations.

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Well done, Primus!

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Sounds promising Primus.
You'll soon get the hang of everything.
Well done.

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First days in a new job are always difficult when you don't know the ropes, sounds like you are off to a good start Primus