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Amazon intern day 4: meetings
May 04 2011
Today was fairly exhausting, and chock full of meetings around the clock. I think in total I had about two hours or so sitting at my desk actually doing semi-useful work setting up my workspace. (I still haven’t started the software developer bootcamp tutorial, which my mentor, Chris, keeps asking me about!)
Amazon intern day 3: first day at Amazon
May 02 2011
I set my alarm for 8 AM, but woke up of my own accord. I showered, attempted to extract a semi-professional outfit from my still very packed collection of clothing, and then called Aboda about housing. Apparently they can’t do anything without authorization from Graebel. So then I called Graebel.
Amazon intern day 2: exploration
May 01 2011
I woke up very early, at around 8 AM, unable to pretend to sleep any longer. I took a shower in my new bathroom, and messed around on my computer for a bit. My parents finally woke up and got ready at their hotel, and came over to my apartment at around 10 AM.
Amazon intern day 1: move-in
April 30 2011
I received my housing assignment with Amazon’s corporate housing company, Aboda, on Thursday (a mere two days ago). Amazon subsidizes housing, and offers interns two options: the first is to take $1000 extra on your paycheque each month, with which you may do what you please in finding your own housing. The other option is to use their relocation company, Graebel, which provides you with a fully-assisted move, including housing through Aboda.