This afternoon I took sometime off from work to meet with my new boss. After nearly forgetting my checkbook, for direct deposit, and my passport and SSN card, for identification, I made it to the campus of the College of William and Mary. It was not easy to find parking, apparently the Queen is coming, so most of the normal parking was blocked off, probably for security’s sake.

I filled out the requisite paperwork, W-4, VA-4, personnel information, all of which is rote now.

After the paperwork was done, I finally got a chance to meet with my new boss. I didn’t really know what to expect, so I came up with a list of goals that I thought would be applicable, even though I had no idea what I was walking into. My list was solid and after going over her goals, I found that I right on with my guesses.

It was also conveyed to me that out of several applicants I had the best mix of the three qualities that are needed in the position (even if it isn’t true, that will be my framework), but that I needed to work on my presentation skills. That is fine for me because I have really never had a chance to present. She said that she wants me to work with an MBA professor who teaches presentation skills. That combined with the training that she wants to me to get for the CMS says that this is definitely a long-haul position.

I guess this position means that I am the master of my own (sub)domain.