eric's new job: month 3

Yup, it's been just over 3 months. Almost long enough that I can't really effectively use being new as an excuse anymore ;)

Work is great. I've been all over the state shooting stuff, meeting interesting people and going to cool places. Things are ramping up with the Fall. Students are back, so the parking lots, streets, and hallways are crowded between classes, which is kind of fun to have around and gives the place a bit more life. I'm just about fully comfortable with the ins and outs of all things logistical and technological with the job, and I've reached that point where things have reached a state of normal-ness - I'm not feeling like a new guy figuring it out anymore.

Also, I've been at my regular desk for a while now, so I'm all unpacked, which makes me feel much more "at home." Everyone back in Arlington can laugh because, yes, it's nothing like the excessively luxurious accommodations you guys have. In fact, about half the stuff I had back at Arlington couldn't fit into my new space. But it's a nice set up, with a window and everything, and after a few more people shift around I'll gain some more real estate in the same room.

One of the really fun "other duties as assigned" jobs that I've taken on are the football and basketball games. I'll be doing some shifts running the jumbo-tron graphics (like the "De-Fense!" or "Make some noise!" animations). I worked the first home game last weekend and it was pretty cool. Most of the crew was in a TV production truck outside, but I was up next to the announce booth with the official instant replay guys. Not having watched or been exposed to much (any?) college sports before, it was lots of fun! Maybe I'll become a real fan!

So, this post is really all about the end of my "new to the job" status. On Thursday we're having an all-staff "round-up" kind of thing where we all pow-wow for the coming year: strategic changes are discussed, updates are announced, and recent additions to staff are formally introduced (me!). And then the regular shows start their weekly schedules the next week!