Starting a new job is like starting school. You're not completely sure about where to go, how to act and what your place is.
My approach to the insecurity of these issues was to practice my way to work in advance, to dress neutrally (a white silk shirt with blue capris and ballerinas) and to talk less than I normally would. I was put on the spot a couple of times, which I think I handled pretty well.
"How much do you know about energy production?"
"Well, give me a little bit of time and some materials and I'll be alright."
The first day at the Office consisted of me reading up on current affairs - The Daily Nation, Business Daily, The Standard and The East African. I was listening to the guys talk business while I made several mental notes on things to Google later. When a feeling of utter incompetence and stupidity washed over me, I told myself: "Hey, if you taught Arts for a year without knowing how to paint or draw yourself AND survived, you can do this."
Back to Google.
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