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First Day

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The open-plan office, 8:15am

Maya arrived early. She wanted to find out where everything was before the others came in.

Sam: Morning! Let me set up your laptop — and don't worry, we'll sort out your access card later.

By the broken printer, late morning

All morning Maya had to deal with new names, new systems and a jammed printer.

By lunch she felt tired but proud. She had ended up running her very first meeting.

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