Work Trip to Burbank (and Family Visit - from Tennessee)

Last Sunday, Heather and Carlos were in San Diego for an event Carlos would be speaking at. I was so glad they had some time to get together while they were in town. We met up at Balboa Theater (where the event was) downtown.



We got to grab some food and watch the Falcons game at a bar nearby. It was really so great to have the last minute opportunity to catch up with them. Having the chance to get together with family we don't see often is one of the things we were excited about moving here! Photo courtesy of Heather and Carlos.



The next morning, I had to take off to drive up to Burbank, CA for a work trip. I work in an office of about 10-15 people, but our main office is in Burbank where the majority of the employees work. Traffic was still pretty bad when I left in the morning so I took a longer route. It was a pretty drive, but I didn't get to drive along the coast (I did on my way home but it was dark by then so I didn't get to see the ocean right next to me).



I can't say I was super enthusiastic about leaving home for three days to work long hours with people I've only known for two weeks. But I'm still trying to figure out my place/role at this job so it was good to meet a lot of our co-workers that I may end up dealing with often.



The office in Burbank is much nicer and more updated than our little office in San Diego. But I have to say I prefer our modest little office better - it was much quieter and warmer than this one.



When I arrived in Burbank it was close to noon so I went straight to the office.





Thankfully the hotel was literally right next door and there were plenty of places to eat nearby so I didn't have to drive anywhere for the three days I was there.



The hotel was very nice. Since I didn't have time to do much there outside of work, all I have for you is pictures of work and my room ;)



It was three days filled with long hours. My second day there my boss had been huddled in a meeting for a while and I had already been there well past when I would normally go home. I headed back to the room and found out the next day they had stayed until 8 PM. I don't know if I'll ever get used to those kind of hours - I don't know how some of you who work 12 hour days do it!



I also have realized that everyone comes into work much later here. I'm not sure if it's just the company I'm working for, or a California thing. On the east coast it seems everyone goes into work between 7 - 7:30 in the morning so they can try to avoid peak traffic times. Out here it seems the office is completely dead until at least 9 - 10 AM when people finally start coming in.



On Wednesday I worked until about 6:45 in the afternoon then took off to head home. I got back home by about 9:15 and had just enough time to get something to eat, shower, and get to sleep for work the next morning. All in all it was a good experience, but it was tiring and I was happy to get back home!