This is lovely news, Galen 😁
The company means business, and already, it sounds like the place is very suited for you:)
No, I have never had to travel by plane for business... I was happy that travel did fall under my portfolio.
I've had to travel locally though which was always stressful enough. I'm keen on time, and I stress about being late to appointments, so I give myself ample (excessive leeway) time for delays.
Once when I lived in Leicester, I had a seminar at Heathrow airport. That meant I had to take the tube and navigate my way around the underground. (It's nice when you do it on holiday, not when you need to catch the right train for your pre-booked ticket)...I made the journey ok, but the Concierge tried to frazzle me with his "repetitive joke" when I asked for directions to the boardroom. He responded:
"No sweetheart, that Gatwick"
He didn't catch me at all... but I thought that was a great "joke"
Do you find business trips a little lonely like I do? Sitting alone in hotel rooms isn't much fun, and neither is sitting alone down at the hotel bar.
I can imagine this to be so.
Regardless, have a fantastic time:)))
Oh yeah, I can relate to your Heathrow story, not at Heathrow but elsewhere.
Although, come to think of it...When I flew from Heathrow to Helsinki in 2018 I was just finished doing bag check and was confronted by a poor lady who was very confused (couldn't see her flight on the board.). She asked me and I couldn't help but I found her an airline help lady and connected them. I stayed to listen...As it turned out her flight was in an hour, from Gatwick. She was in Heathrow. Not a good day for that lady. Your story reminded me of it.
Work sounds ok, seems like they are organised. They'll want a fuck-ton of productivity out of me though - I'm pretty sure I can deliver.
Traffic to either airport is always chock-a-block, so going to the wrong one is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
Of, both, I have no doubt.
Go on!
#DazzleThemWithYourBrilliance 🙌
I've never been to Gatwick, but yeah I can't imagine the traffic being any better there than Heathrow.
I'll give this new job a crack, see what happens. What's the worst they can do? Fire me? Lol.
I think I've traveled from Gatwick once, and I prefer Heathrow anyway.
Haha! That's a good way to look at it...they can fire you, but they can't spank you, right?
I think you're entering the job fully equipped with experience, and knowledge, and I think your brain is still sharp enough to grasp the specifics of the role within your probatory period. Therefore, I see you sailing on and being there once you are content:)))
We'll see how it goes. They're making all the right sounds and moves and if that continues it'll make what I bring to the table more effective. I've done a lot of things in my life that have helped me gain skills that they'll benefit from.
Yeah, pulling out all the stops on both sides should be a win-win situation.
I bet you're super excited to start...
I think it's remarkable for someone at this stage of your life to embark on a new career, instead of sitting in the comfort zone of something you did for the majority of your work-life...so kudos to you:)))
If I don't make it I have a promising career as a donut and coffee tester ahead of me.