Agency vs. Not
First major observations on the differences between working at an agency and working at a not-agency:
- You have to account for every hour of your time, and describe exactly what you did. My timesheet notes are already really stupid: "created directory folders", "went on a tour of the basement," etc.
- People say "whack" instead of "slash". "If you'll open up your browser and go to w-w-w dot google dot com whack notebook...." Whack? Slash? Axl?
- I don't know if this is specific to this agency or all agencies, but there aren't any walls. We're all out here in the open, screen a-blazing for all to see, susceptible to any and all viruses and wild animal attacks.
- I don't know if this is specific to this agency or all agencies, but there aren't any drawers. We all have very plain IKEA desks with legs and a top and that's it. I haven't brought my chair throw or my portrait of Brak or my books because I'm confused on where to put them. I'm thinking about getting some dining room placemats or something to set my phone and computer on. And then maybe a folded linen napkin to the right of my laptop for my pen and highlighter to sit on.
- Goofing off is completely encouraged. There is a conference room full of bean bags. There is a conference room specifically for playing Wii.
A conference room to play Wii? I am in the wrong damn business. Or maybe state.