So for those of you wondering, the internship is going okay. And I do mean just "okay" because I'm definitely still at that deer-in-the-headlights stage where you're getting used to everything and figuring out how things work around there. I honestly hated my first day and felt totally useless and awkward the whole day, but today was better. I've just never had a job that was so hands-on and where I am allowed to just "go to it" and do whatever it takes to solve the problem - I'm used to having to ask permission or have someone guide me, so there is definitely still some panic at this stage.
However, I am quite excited about my first assignment: to redesign the reworking/refurbishing area of the factory floor so that less inventory is tied up in refurbishing, with the end result that inventory is processed through that department within 48 hours and the amount of in-process inventory is reduced to around $100,000. For comparison, currently there is $1.5 million of inventory in this department and there are some pieces that have been there for over a year. Yes, you read that right: million. I have to get rid of $1.4 million of inventory. No easy task - but I am ready for the challenge and looking forward to it, although it's extremely unnerving not having a 100% clear idea of how I'm going to get there.
Tonight after work I went for a jog in Myrtle Edwards park, which is RIGHT on the water by downtown Seattle. I have never seen such a great view. It's 10,000x better than the waterfront in Tacoma because you've got that gorgeous Seattle skyline AND Mount Rainier staring you in the face.
Speaking of things I do after work, I have come to the conclusion that if I am to actually take the time to cook and eat healthy dinners, I have approximately 1.5-2 hours to myself after work each evening - and that's a stretch. My days right now literally consist of waking up at 6am, going to work, coming back from work 12 hours later, cooking and eating something, maybe having 1 hour to do whatever (during which time I am - surprise - working), and then collapsing into bed at like 9:00pm because I'm so exhausted. Where did all my energy go? How am I so tired after just being in an office all day? I suppose it's probably mostly the mental stress from not having the slightest clue what it is I'm doing most of the day, and hopefully that will go away. And hopefully I will find ways to go without more sleep, because I do not think I can handle a 10pm bedtime every weekday for the whole summer.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
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3 comments:
poor matt, so much work to do!!
sounds like a good deal you've got going on there. that's quite a hefty task, though - reducing one million dollars down to 100,000? sheesh.
Now that we're living in the same town, we should get together for coffee. I have finals in two weeks, but maybe after the quarter's over. I'll let you know. sounds like weekends are better for you, at any rate...
guess what? I'm going to Germany in September!!! Three weeks! YAAAAAAAY
It'll take a few weeks, but you'll get used to it. It's hard mental stress you're taking now, and 12 hr days are nothing to sneeze at either. You'll adjust though, and when you get a groove going, all will be well. Yay for you!
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