My apologies to the makers of Alka Seltzer, but I was going for the rhyme in the title...I am referring to the first week on the NEW job. My head is about to explode with all the new information and procedures I had to learn...(it's still security, just a different way of doing it). I really need to have my memory made digital...(all my information in my head is in files and on a rolodex). This way I could recall things quicker. But I believe there is no software upgrade available for my brain because the system was developed before computers. So, I'll have to make due with what I have. It's incredible how much storage is available in the human mind for important things and useless information...(now if I could just remember where I put my keys).
Anywho...I digress (and who is better at going of on a tangent than yours truly!). The first week flew by (nice when you only work 3 of 7). Getting used to 12 hour shifts is easy. Getting used to being awake during the day is taking some time...(can't believe I have to retrain sleep for this). The first day I was yawning at 4 pm because that when I used to nap before going in to do the overnight shift. Getting up in the morning is no problem because I fell asleep at 9 pm after every shift! But I give it another week before I'm back to being a normal working Joe...(in contrast to the Zombie version I was for 9 months). The thing that takes some getting used to is seeing all these people during my shift (employees and guests). When you usually see 3-5 people a night in 8 hours you become numb to the visual stimulation. Now I see 3-5 people a second. And I love it! Interacting with the guests and fellow employees is what I was born to do in this security field. We are constantly busy with daily tasks and frequent calls (medical, locked out of room, escort, wheelchair assist, etc.). So the time flies by. I need to find a reliable step counter because I am travelling miles on foot around this enormous property...(mostly because I get lost). The property is beautiful, my fellow employees and bosses are incredibly nice and helpful and I thank the Lord I stumbled on this opportunity because it was exactly what I needed to recharge the batteries.
Got to go now...I have a tee time (what else is new?). Don't have a regular schedule yet but I will only be the FNG (Effing New Guy) for 2 weeks before a another new employee joins the ranks. Hyatt is amazing with offering opportunities for people to move around and take other positions (it's how I got this gig) so new people are moving in and out constantly. Working Monday, Friday and Saturday next week (still in training mode) and 4 days the following week to cover vacation. Things should settle down in May with a more regular rotation...(or not!). Either way, I am back full time to livin' the dream! Adios, for now...
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