The first day

I started the first part of The Plan today.  My first day as a regular, full-time, permanent employee of UNC Hospital.  Last job I worked for the federal government, now I work for the state of NC.  I had to take the time slot that was open, and it is 9:00 - 5:30.  All I can say is, it sux!  I get to work and the place is already bustling and I have patients sitting in my chairs that haven't been seen yet.  I felt like I was spinning my wheels all day, and now have an ugly red mark on my forehead for going up against brick walls all day.  Ouch!  But, I got thru my work, slung my chemo, admitted a sick patient, and then, around 4:30, the place starts to clear out and it gets quiet.  Weird, just the opposite of what I am used to.  Tomorrow, I go to the benefits orientation for a couple hours, then get into the clinic around 10:30.  Chaos!  That's about when all hell breaks loose!  I know I made the right decision.  And I know I will survive this.  But, I feel like I will no longer have a life, except on weekends.  I barely even have evenings, I get home so late.  Bah!  But, it's all good.  Now if I could only figure out what the rest of the plan will be....