We have a work dinner tonight, on my second day of work. Oh boy. I hope it isn't awkward.

And, I'm very anxious about various things, like getting my health insurance in order, being able to connect my laptop on work from home days, and adjusting my assigned contract hours so that I can be paid for 40 hours of work each week.

I'm freelancing to start with, so my paid time is hourly.

I also have to schedule like 25 individual meetings with various department members to learn about what they do and how we will be working together.

I hate being new and I hate starting a new job. It sucks.