Ya, Who?
Today marks the first day as a salaried employee since September 2003. Between that time I’ve been a student, writer, artist, entrepreneur, contractor, bum, gamer, and many permutations of those titles.
Getting here meant another adventure through INS to get my TN-1 visa which I naturally dreaded given previous experiences. Since I so readily write about the horrid experiences, I thought it only fair that I mention that this time, it could not have possibly gone more smoothly. The officer basically nodded, looked at the paperwork, cracked a joke here and there, and stamped my visa. He was much more knowledgeable than most I’ve met in the past, knowing enough to stamp “Multiple Entry”, which usually I have to ask for, and reminding me to keep that and not let uninformed travel agents take it away (as they are prone to do).
The corporate housing is pretty sweet, but sadly, I will not be in anything quite as fancy when I find a place in the city so I’m trying not to get spoilt on it.
Back to the first day … obviously, I can’t talk much about it but it was a full day of orientation with some excellent information. I got my recognition of being “official” which I shall describe as “could suck more” for something that will represent my existence for the rest of my career here.
Alas, no computers nor desk. In fact, because of the suddenness of the visa papers coming through, everything was set up rather quickly and there wasn’t any opportunity to properly notify HR of my impending arrival.
“Welcome to Yahoo. You are …”
“Kevin Cheng”
“Ya … Who?”
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