Happy with new job already!

  I have to laugh as I haven't even truly begun my job yet...but I think I'm going to like where I'm working so much better than my current position in Boston.  The people there & the connections they've helped me make are wonderful.  I've already started to set up a bank account through a guy at Citibank...a connection that my job made for me.  I just see the people at this job as much more interested in my happiness & adjustment that here in Boston (which is why I'm leaving).  I'm freaking out about the move less & less.  The biggest task I'll have left will be finding a roommate but I think Loot.com or craigslist.com might be the way...we'll see!

Much luck to you! 

I think the corporate culture in the UK is much more family oriented or maybe just normal.  In Boston, everyone works like they are trying to make partner in a law firm before they are 30.  I used to put in 60 to 80 hrs. a week during registration and graduation.  No thank yous or extra compensation were expected.  It was taken for granted that I would work like this.

I can't wait to work in the UK.  Family members tell me that overtime is used in manufacturing or in an emergency.  It's not standard.  And that bosses are actually concerned about your time off, encouraging you to take a break if you haven't had a vacation in a while.  Sounds very healthy to me.

Good luck, Onetiger!  It sounds like you are going to be working with truly caring people.

Fabulous news! There's nothing like going to a new job where you know you'll feel right at home. I've just gone though that myself and I'm a million +1 times happier for it.

Good luck with the job and keep us posted.

Good luck!  I do hope that jobs are more family oriented. I am just not of the heart to do well in corporate America.