Hey yallll! So it's day three, and things are still going relatively well. I'm still stuck in orientation and its superrrr boring.
Something I learned today: I work at Fluor, Chambers Works on a DuPont site. And we make 17 of the 24 MOST DEADLY chemicals in the world! How crazy is that?? At any moment, something could happen and I would die.. Kind of hard to think about, but I put it at the back of my mind.
But that's really all for today, just a tiny update. I hope things start getting more exciting, this orientation is killing me!
Bye y'all! (:
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Day 2; more orientation.
As you can tell by the title, day 2 in Jersey doesn't get too much more exciting. This Fluor orientation lasts for 5 days, so it may be a little boring.
All we did today was sit in a conference room and listen to Daryl Young read out power point presentations, and then take tests after every single one. Safe to say, that was THE longest 8 hours, but that's okay because I got paid good money to sit there and do nothing. The tests are pretty easy as long as you pay attention, and most if the stuff is just common sense. I have a feeling that this job is going to be alright (:
I received my PPE today, which is Personal Protection Equipment. What that is, is two different pairs of safety goggles, two pairs of gloves, a nomad coverall suit, and my hard hat. I was actually excited about all of this. I feel more and more like part of the crew after receiving all of my stuff! I am so lame because this is stuff that makes me happy here..
But anywho, am I boring you? I really hope not! Not too much more, just bare with me people!
The work day today went by really slow, but it was a very easy day and I got paid, so I can't complain too much, right? Once u fit back to the hotel, I ate a small meal with my dad, and I fell right to sleep.. Zzz
Once I woke up around 8, I called my mom and brother, had a small chat with both of them, and now here we are (: Not too shabby to be my first few days, what do you think?! I hope my blog isn't too boring right now, it will get better I PROMISE! I have to work at 5:30 in the morning... I should probably attempt to sleep now.
Goodnight to you all..
If anyone is even reading; which I hope that you are <3
All we did today was sit in a conference room and listen to Daryl Young read out power point presentations, and then take tests after every single one. Safe to say, that was THE longest 8 hours, but that's okay because I got paid good money to sit there and do nothing. The tests are pretty easy as long as you pay attention, and most if the stuff is just common sense. I have a feeling that this job is going to be alright (:
I received my PPE today, which is Personal Protection Equipment. What that is, is two different pairs of safety goggles, two pairs of gloves, a nomad coverall suit, and my hard hat. I was actually excited about all of this. I feel more and more like part of the crew after receiving all of my stuff! I am so lame because this is stuff that makes me happy here..
But anywho, am I boring you? I really hope not! Not too much more, just bare with me people!
The work day today went by really slow, but it was a very easy day and I got paid, so I can't complain too much, right? Once u fit back to the hotel, I ate a small meal with my dad, and I fell right to sleep.. Zzz
Once I woke up around 8, I called my mom and brother, had a small chat with both of them, and now here we are (: Not too shabby to be my first few days, what do you think?! I hope my blog isn't too boring right now, it will get better I PROMISE! I have to work at 5:30 in the morning... I should probably attempt to sleep now.
Goodnight to you all..
If anyone is even reading; which I hope that you are <3
Day 1; work at Fluor; August 26, 2012
Still a day behind, but I'm blogging about my time here, so hush yourself. No complaints (:
Today was my very first day of work, I obviously very nervous and didn't know what would happen. I had a lot in my mind between having a hotel to stay at, to the mandatory drug test, to how I am going to eat all week. Here's a run-down of what I went through.
This first day is all about orientation. You're taking tests, getting drug tested and filling out numerous amounts of paper work, boring right? Trust me, I know; I almost fell asleep.. Twice!
I was honestly most worried about the drug test, lately I've done a few things I'm not proud of but I also won't mention. Needless to say, I was scared I would fails we were running late that morning so if course I used the bathroom at the hotel thinking I would have time to build back up, that wasn't the case. I had to pee in a cup pretty much as soon as I got there. I couldn't go really, but I tried my hardest. The test came up positive for multiple things so they sent for further testing... I WAS DYING FROM ANTICIPATION! Come to find out, that was because there wasn't enough urine in the cup. Long story short, I oerd in a cup TWICE in one day, and I did pass, so the job is mine!!
After that we continue to do out paper work and orientation. Normal things, all the information sheets; how you want to receive your money.. I had to get a Walmart money card to do direct deposit because I forgot to take a blank voided check, but that's okay. I don't care how it works, as long as IM the one receiving the money I worked for!
After the drug test debacle, everyone was issued their safety books, and badges. I feel so important knowing that's how I clock in and out everyday. It has a picture of me in it and it's just exciting to me, I'm not sure why. The first day at work went fairly well, and I'm pleased with myself. Once I got back to the hotel, things changed a little. I had time to sit down and start thinking. Of course, the first thing on my mind is home. I miss everyone there so much, and I hope it gets easier being away, even if it's just a little bit. I can't wait to come home to my friends and family. <3
I had planned to post a picture of my badge, but I deleted it, sorry guys!
ANYWAYS! Continue to read my blog everyday to see how things are going, and I hope you enjoy it. (:
Today was my very first day of work, I obviously very nervous and didn't know what would happen. I had a lot in my mind between having a hotel to stay at, to the mandatory drug test, to how I am going to eat all week. Here's a run-down of what I went through.
This first day is all about orientation. You're taking tests, getting drug tested and filling out numerous amounts of paper work, boring right? Trust me, I know; I almost fell asleep.. Twice!
I was honestly most worried about the drug test, lately I've done a few things I'm not proud of but I also won't mention. Needless to say, I was scared I would fails we were running late that morning so if course I used the bathroom at the hotel thinking I would have time to build back up, that wasn't the case. I had to pee in a cup pretty much as soon as I got there. I couldn't go really, but I tried my hardest. The test came up positive for multiple things so they sent for further testing... I WAS DYING FROM ANTICIPATION! Come to find out, that was because there wasn't enough urine in the cup. Long story short, I oerd in a cup TWICE in one day, and I did pass, so the job is mine!!
After that we continue to do out paper work and orientation. Normal things, all the information sheets; how you want to receive your money.. I had to get a Walmart money card to do direct deposit because I forgot to take a blank voided check, but that's okay. I don't care how it works, as long as IM the one receiving the money I worked for!
After the drug test debacle, everyone was issued their safety books, and badges. I feel so important knowing that's how I clock in and out everyday. It has a picture of me in it and it's just exciting to me, I'm not sure why. The first day at work went fairly well, and I'm pleased with myself. Once I got back to the hotel, things changed a little. I had time to sit down and start thinking. Of course, the first thing on my mind is home. I miss everyone there so much, and I hope it gets easier being away, even if it's just a little bit. I can't wait to come home to my friends and family. <3
I had planned to post a picture of my badge, but I deleted it, sorry guys!
ANYWAYS! Continue to read my blog everyday to see how things are going, and I hope you enjoy it. (:
New Jersey; The Garden State Aug. 25. 2012
I'm a few days late but starting now in going to do a day by day of my time spent in New Jersey.
Let me start by saying, I am here to work for a construction company called Fluor. My dad got me on and I am very thankful.
Okay, here we go. The drive was pretty long and boring, and I slept through most of the good sights and I didn't really have a chance to get pictures. I'm here until September 30, or at least that's how king the job lasts... No telling when I'll go home.
It's a nice change here, no one knows me, though when they look at me I know that they are judging me because of the way I talk, look and especially my tattoos and piercings. I have that they will make assumptions because of how I look and not because of who I am as a person. But things like that never change, so I'll have to get used to it.
Alright, so I'm staying in this small tiny dink hotel in DeepWater, New Jersey. It's just across the Delaware Memorial Bridge. It's pretty plain and there's nothing to do here outside of work. We have all if 23 television channels, and NO WIFI, which I hate.
This is pretty much just my short introduction about the ride up and that first night here. The photos are of the New Jersey sign obviously, and of the Delaware Memorial Bridge (:
Let me start by saying, I am here to work for a construction company called Fluor. My dad got me on and I am very thankful.
Okay, here we go. The drive was pretty long and boring, and I slept through most of the good sights and I didn't really have a chance to get pictures. I'm here until September 30, or at least that's how king the job lasts... No telling when I'll go home.
It's a nice change here, no one knows me, though when they look at me I know that they are judging me because of the way I talk, look and especially my tattoos and piercings. I have that they will make assumptions because of how I look and not because of who I am as a person. But things like that never change, so I'll have to get used to it.
Alright, so I'm staying in this small tiny dink hotel in DeepWater, New Jersey. It's just across the Delaware Memorial Bridge. It's pretty plain and there's nothing to do here outside of work. We have all if 23 television channels, and NO WIFI, which I hate.
This is pretty much just my short introduction about the ride up and that first night here. The photos are of the New Jersey sign obviously, and of the Delaware Memorial Bridge (:
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