My manager asked when I could start the training module. "I'll get back to you once I check the schedule," I said. I didn't want to overpromise on day one.
A coworker sat down to help me settle in. "Let's go over your tasks for the first week," she said kindly. It made the morning feel less overwhelming.
I wanted to be sure about the schedule. "Just to confirm, the meeting starts at ten?" I asked. She nodded and added it to my calendar.
There was a stack of forms waiting on my desk. "Don't worry, I'll take care of the paperwork," I told her. Small wins help on a first day.
By afternoon, the software still confused me. "Can you walk me through how the system works?" I asked. She pulled up a chair, happy to help.