2.1. Monday: Going to Work
Fay: Welcome to CaliforniaComputers China, Tom! I’m the manager of the Project Department. My name is FayChang.
Tom: It’s an honor to meetyou, Ms. Chang.
F: Here is your desk. Weput all programmers in this large room. But you have a divider for privacy.
T: May I put my coat here?Thanks. So this is my PC?
F: Yes, it’s a standalone (单机) personal computer as well as a terminal linked tothe server.
T: Is this my telephone?
F: Yes. See, your extensionis 5421. All calls come through the switchboard. The receptionist (/rɪ'sɛpʃənɪst/,接待员) has a list with everyone’s name and extension.
T: That’s a relief. It’snice to know people outside can get hold of me. I was in such a hurry thismorning to be on time that I forgot my cell phone at home.
F: We do limit personalcalls to one minute during work hours, Tom. If you have a personal emergency,please tell me and I will permit you to deal with it.
T: Thanks for telling me. Idon’t want break any rules. Is there anything I should know, Ms. Chang?
F: Here’s company manual.As you can see from the Table of Contents, it tells you what the protocol isfor everything we do.
T: I see a section foremergencies.
F: Yes. I want you to readthe manual this afternoon. That way you’re prepared for anything andeverything.
T: What else will I bedoing today? Will I be starting on a project?
F: No, that’s Wednesday.For the rest of the morning you’ll be in Human Resources filling out the paperworkfor pay and benefits.
T: That’s important.