Best part of the day - plant manager's assistant/secretary came and told me she was excited to meet me. Her aunt and uncle live near Shelbyville and told her about me coming to the plant. They live next door to a couple that I know from my church. Small town life (at both ends of the road). How fun.
Got finger printed (about six times). My "password" is MIA - so I can't get to my e-mails or company website (for things like signing up for my benefits). Left about 2:30 to get my new steel-toed boots.
Day 2: Arrived at health assessment provider's location at 8:20 for my 8:30 appointment. No they did not perform the blood test immediately. First, there were papers (and papers, and papers, and ...) to fill out. I finished. I paced. I talked running with one of the receptionists (she just completed her first half marathon this fall - Evansville).
My name was called and they weighed me and got my height. Then they attempted to get my blood pressure. I warned them it would be VERY HIGH. It was a mere 187/84. Instead of the eye test I had the blood draw - but not until I had a exam table to lie down on. After the blood was taken, they turned out the lights and shut the door. My heart rate began to subside. Ten or 15 minutes later and they tried my blood pressure again (153/80 - much better). Good enough to get off the table and on with the rest of the tests.
Eyes, pulmonary function, EKG, and fit tests. I was done shortly after noon. I spotted the Kroger across the road and bought about $100 worth of groceries. I put them away (in my Marriott efficiency apartment) and headed to Bob Evans. Made it to the plant about 2 pm and completed several training "modules" along with my two training buddies. Left about 4:45 pm.
Day 3: I started with a visit to the local hospital and finished about an hour and 15 minutes later (following my simple chest x-ray). Got to the plant in time for my escort to take me to a different training room to learn the basics of one more electronic data base. Finished that about noon. Lunch with the trainers (I made mine from the Kroger stash). Then went "shopping" at the plant store for coveralls (which have to be worn from the time I get into the plant along with the new steel-toed boots that never leave the "hot" locker), jacket, goggles, and miscellaneous stuff. Completed training module and went to a "manager's meeting."
The best part of the day - I got to meet my new boss. He is a great guy. This is going to be FUN! I can't wait to get my password. Oh yes, finger prints have to be redone as well. Will have to have an escort for several more days.
"Patience is a most necessary qualification for business; many a man would rather you heard his story than granted his request." ~ Lord Chesterfield
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