EnDiaryMy First Week at a New Job
A practical A2 work diary about new names, a forgotten password, and the relief of making it through Friday.
My First Week at a New Job diary example
Friday evening
I finished my first week at the design office. On Monday, I arrived twenty minutes early because I was worried about being late. The office was almost empty. A woman named Priya showed me the kitchen and helped me find my desk.
There were many new names to remember. I wrote them in the back of my notebook. On Wednesday, I forgot the password for our shared computer and had to ask for help twice. I felt embarrassed, but nobody seemed annoyed. My manager said everyone needs time to learn the system.
Today I made a small graphic for the company newsletter. Priya noticed it and said the colors looked good. That one comment changed my whole afternoon. I am tired now, but I am not as nervous as I was on Monday. Next week, I want to ask more questions instead of pretending that I understand everything.
Words worth keeping
Useful vocabulary
arrive
reach a place
I arrived at the office early.
embarrassed
uncomfortable because of a mistake or awkward situation
I felt embarrassed when I forgot the password.
pretend
act as if something is true when it is not
I should not pretend that I understand.
Look under the hood
Why this entry works
Use time markers to organize a week
On Monday, on Wednesday, today, and next week keep a longer entry easy to follow.
Compare a feeling before and after
“I am not as nervous as I was on Monday” shows change without needing difficult vocabulary.
Now write yours
Use the same shape, not the same story.
- When did you feel nervous this week?
- Who helped you?
- What will you do differently next time?