9 to 5

After two days of work I am already ready for holidays :) just kidding. On my first day of work I wasn't sure what to expect. I am actually not a big fan of first days at a new job. All the introduction, the new stuff, you don't know anything and always have to ask, you don't know any of the coworkers and how the things run and so on. So I am glad the first day at my new job was fine. As I know so far all the coworkers (even the boss) are really nice and approchable. I got introduced to everything and had to work on my first assignment.

Oh and I completely forgot: For all those of you who don't know yet: I'm working at the Londoner office of the Austrian Trade Commission (auf deutsch: Außenhandelsstelle der Wirtschaftskammer Österreich in London). Actually it is called Austrian Embassy - Commercial Section. However, we are not actually part of the embassy.
Including the two interns (there is another girl from Innsbruck who will arrive next week) there are 14 people working in the office. The "Handelsdeligierte", his proxy and 10 other employees, and 2 interns. The office is located in Kensington, which is a very posh area in the western part of central London. In this part of town there are many embassies located. The office is near the Royal Albert Music Hall. The employees are located on 3 floors and mezzanins in a nice townhouse.

pic: I work in one of the nice houses on the right side


My work will mainly consist of answering enquiries about Austrian or British companies and industry sectors. But I will also assisst in organizing fairs and other events (which will hopefully be exciting). I already heard from other students who did a similar internship somewhere in the world, that the work won't be too exciting, so I am prepared for everything and I will see what is in store for me in the next two months.


current music: Billy Taylor - I wish I knew how it would feel to be free