And the buzzkill settles in.
Back to the grind away from creative efforts. Pointed questions take over. How do we short-circuit? How do we reduce the cycle time?
I walk across to my new home and the boss’s desk is empty.
I run into my boss’s boss: the CEO. I tell him, “I’m starting my first day here, and I’m so excited!” He welcomes me, and I correct him by rhyming my name with a piece of fruit. I give him a high five and smile.
Afterwards, I wonder… perhaps a hand shake would have been more appropriate?