Thread:Vorknkx/@comment-3547390-20150204202730/@comment-1496755-20150311163855

Yay, I have started my new job and I'm loving it. Sure, it can be a little tough sometimes (cause I'm working with a huge database that contains many different variables), but the atmosphere is very friendly and supportive.

The university building is a very complicated place. I am having some difficulty finding my way around it, despite my considerable experience with first-person shooters (and my excellent ability to memorize their levels). People tell me it's okay - most rookies get lost pretty often during their first days, and some even had to phone for help in order to get out. It's a maze!

The most important thing to know about academic folk - never forget to mention their titles. Addressing a Professor with something as trivial as "Mr." could be considered a grave insult by some people :P

Another important thing - coffee breaks are sacred. Anyone who walks in and tries to get work done during these periods is going to be instantly kicked out (and called names).