Last day in the classroom today. Only a half day and most of it spent in the live environment for the first time. Talking to real people in need of help in all ways, shapes and forms.

Crazy to think 12 weeks ago I wasn’t working at all. 11 weeks ago I walked onto the premises for the first time as an employee, and here I am today newly qualified to do a job that I have always dreamed of doing.

The last day has been one of mixed emotions. Being split from my training cohort, although we will see each other again on Tuesday for pass-out. Getting the opportunity to work on the live floor, and actually feel confident in doing so (with supervision of course). Not to mention saying farewell for the last time to the training team

I say last time, we all work in the same building and will be doing much more training as and when needed. But for this part, the new recruit side of things, that’s it!

It was nice to chill out and have lunch with my new bestie. Although we will rarely cross paths from now on, but will of course stay in touch and annoy the shit out of each other as ever.

So that’s it. The end of my initial training journey.

It’s just the beginning. Next up is pass-out next week, where I get to show my nearest and dearest where I work now. Then a whole load of firsts.

First shift as a qualified employee with my watch. First calls with them, not to mention a whole load of firsts for types of calls. I really can’t wait to get my feet under the desk and become as capable and experienced as some of the legends I have already met and worked alongside.

Here’s to pass-out next week, and hopefully good weather so I can have a really fun experience at pass-out.