Arrival 7th December

Wow, we had the first snow today

Can't wait to go to sunny Florida and meet you guys!

 

We have a lot of snow here in Norway already, and the temperature is like -10 celsius. Brrr, it's cold. Two weeks again. Can't believe it!! ;D ;D

 

Hi guys,

Not sure if you know this yet, but as you've only got 2 weeks left, you'll be thinking about packing!

I've just got here a week ago, and wanted to let you know you will need professional office-y clothing for 4 days of classes, not just the 2 it says in most of the paperwork! So I'd recommend you build that into your packing. Make sure you bring comfortable shoes as well as there are a few tours and lots of walking!

See you guys out here soon! xxx

 

Thank you for the information. Two weeks is unbelievable.

 

No problem, Patrick! Any questions, just give me a shout! xxx

 

Thank you for the information, how long do Traditions go on for? I already have plenty of smart wear, so its just choosing which to bring lol

 

Traditions is just the one day, but there are 4 days total of class wear, so you'll need the same type of outfits for all 4 days.

 

Ahh awesome! How are you finding it out there?1

 

It's fab! Everyone's really nice and the weather's amazing! xxx

 

Good to know What are the first days like? Is it boring long days with no breaks or is it interesting?

 

It's kind of different for everyone, but I had it really easy. The first couple of days are really easy - just mainly paperwork and presentations, which is nice, because you don't have a day to unpack, you just arrive and start! You'll get to spend some time with people in your arrival group and make some friends, which is awesome for you guys. My advice to you guys is to get to know eachother as much as possible in the those couple of days, because there's so much for you to do in the evenings, but the first few days are real slow and you'll want some friends to spend time with. It gets a bit tricky after that because you'll all split up and have classes with different people from all over the company, and some of you will get started at work faster than others.

Basically, there will be 4 days of classes for you, as I've said, but some of them will be short, and some longer, 8 hr days. You usually get a decent amount of time for lunch, a few breaks for drinks etc and are done around 4/5ish which means you still have the evenings free to see some of parks and meet up for socialising. You'll have at least one day off somewhere early on so you can finish your unpacking and hang out at Downtown Disney, or by the pool.

Bear in mind that you'll not have hangers in your apartment when you get here, and they do sell them cheap at Walmart, but they don't sell skirt hangers. So ladies, bring a couple of those if you have skirts you want hung up that don't have hanging loops.

 

I think it sounds great, and perfect that we will spend time with the arrival group, so we can get to know eachother easier.

Thank you so much for this useful information, hope you having a great time overthere

 

I've been here a while, any questions, message me on Facebook or something, http://www.facebook.com/mallory.bulman
see you guys soon

 

One week..that is all ;D

 

English girls! 4 beds have recently became available in my flat (including one in my room), so who's know's, one of you girls might end up with me!! x

 

Tori!! That is exciting news!!! Housing emailed me today to say that they will meet us at midday on Tuesday!! Fingers crossed. How come 4 spaces are available? x

 

i hope this snow goes away asap! im all worried abt my flight, but fingers crossed!!!! 2 sleeps and il be in orlando with sabrina and kaz yay! that sounds kool tori that u have those places free in ur flat... who knows! what apartments are u in? im not sure what shoes to bring for the traditions? can u buy appropiate shoes there in walmart or somewhere similar, like plain black ballet pumps maybe?
xox

 

Thats awesome Tori!!

YAY Gatwick is reopened... I had a look and the Orlando flight for today is getting in even earlier due to the prevailing winds!! Emma can you message me your number on facebook then we can all get in touch at gatwick tomorrow?

SEE YOU SOON!
xxxxxx

 

Hey you guys must be really excited by now! If any of you have questions/last minute panic's then give me a shout
But seriously, enjoy your first few weeks as they are amazing! Also, spend as much time together as possible in your first week or two as you'll rarely get to meet up together like that again (conflicting schedules).

 

Only two days left. I'm so exited by now that I have no words. I hope you guys that arrived earlier had a safe trip and everything is ok. Enjoy the first days down there, see you on Wednesday!