My first week at one45 Software was really good. The experience I’ve had so far really validates my decision to choose this job over the UBC one, since one45 has such a relaxed environment. Admittedly, I had more excitement and anticipation when I got my Starbucks job a year and a half ago, but probably due to the fact that it was my first real job.
For most of this week, I was learning new languages and getting familiar with the current codebase. I’ve known XHTML and CSS for a while, as well as a bit of PHP/MySQL, so I primarily focused on learning how to use JavaScript to manipulate DOM elements. I’m really glad that we learned about trees, nodes and linked lists last term, because having that background really helped me to conceptualize how DOM works.
Yesterday, I fiddled around with an 17″ Apple Display that was lying around and I managed to get it going! I’m happy that I get to use an LCD monitor now, since it’s much much thinner than the fat CRT I was using. I can put this much farther back on the desk, so that it doesn’t hurt my eyes as much. Now, if I can get sound working on my computer, I’d have the perfect workstation. I’d be able to listen to Clay, Kelly and Kalan at work!
Also, we went out to Moderne Burger for lunch yesterday, since the whole office goes out for lunch every Friday. They have awesome, awesome burgers there. I can see why they like going there, since it’s also only a five minute drive away. Afterwards, we picked up some cinnamon buns to snack on back at the office, since it was Russell’s last day.
You know that life is good when you look forward to going to work.
that’s really good to hear. how long is your co-op term? i should really get started on my application process, but it’s just so tedious to fill out all these forms. but reading about your experience makes me want to get my co-op placement now. let’s go for coffee sometime. i can do it on any wednesday after 4:30.
Does your last class finish at 4:30? I finish at around 5, so I could get to Caffe Artigiano at 5:30-ish.