It was only when I arrived for my first day today that I realised the beauty of the date. Honestly, I couldn’t have planned it better if I’d tried! My numbers, in the best order.

Induction day was a lot. It blows my mind to think what we, as a brand new cohort, are collectively trying to achieve. I have no doubt that imposter syndrome will hit me as soon as I have any mental space from regulations, training schedules, technical terms, logins, and overall expectations. I’ll come up to breathe some time over the next couple of weeks.

The team introducing us today did a very good job of describing the roller coaster we have boarded, how messy and inconsequential it will likely all feel on the way, and how, when we finally finish, no one will really get it. But yet, here we are.

It feels good to be in this space with these people and all the yet-to-know ahead of us. It might be bumpy, but I’m proud and privileged to be on this rollercoaster, and I plan to hang in there until the end if at all possible. Any good wishes welcome!!