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Just when I thought I had everything under control (never actually the case) I get a curveball! My expectation was that I’d have 2 weeks to drive around (translated: get very lost) and start introducing myself to offices (translated: get rejected every half hour) before attending my three week training, after which I would hit the field. However today I learned that my training is postponed and I’m actually going to start in the field now!

Yes, NOW! As in, first thing tomorrow morning, I will be making REAL calls to my actual clients. Aaaaah! I’ve had about 12 hours to digest this information and I think that I’m ok with it. Mostly because I have to be, but also because I really don’t think I’ll ever be “ready” to get out there and start, so why not now? Thanks to a very realistic manager and co-worker, I am fully aware that I should expect a lot of rejection, disappointment, and definitely some complete blunders in front of clients…it is BOUND to happen so it will be better if I expect it rather than having shock accompany my embarassment, right?

So I’ve roughly mapped out my route for tomorrow and have purchased the largest, most comprehensive, and, not surprisingly, the most expensive atlas of the Capital Region I could find at Borders. I hope it helps a little. Either way, it’s no turning back! I’ll let you know how it goes.