Recording summary · September 2016
Buying an iPad Pro 12.9!
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Overview
Daniel reflected on working night shifts at a petrol station, feeling dissatisfied with still needing instructions after several weeks, receiving conflicting baking instructions from coworkers, and finishing cooking tasks without oversight before bringing home excess bakery items.
While walking home in the early morning near the end of September past a factory entrance, Daniel anticipated receiving two weeks of cash pay left in the office by the manager.
After investigating an unexpected 15-pound deduction that Daniel initially feared was fraudulent, the bank clarified it was a SWIFT transfer fee for sending 5 pounds.
Due to a negative balance rejecting his card on Amazon, Daniel planned to have his father order a 32GB 9.7-inch iPad Pro for £490 to repay him in cash, opting against higher storage or a Sony A5000 camera, but experienced disappointment when the estimated Prime delivery shifted from Friday to Saturday.
Themes
Petrol station night shift work conditions, supervision styles, and baking routines.
Walking home early in the morning and awaiting cash pay from the manager.
Resolution of the bank charge inquiry regarding international transfer fees.
Deliberations, purchasing decisions, and delivery concerns regarding an iPad Pro and alternative camera purchases.
Developments
A coworker left the night shift just before midnight, leaving Daniel with another coworker to complete cooking.
Daniel walked home in the early morning past a large factory entrance.
The manager informed Daniel that two weeks of wages would be left as cash in the office.
Daniel contacted the bank regarding a 15-pound deduction and received a callback explaining international SWIFT transfer fees.
Daniel searched Amazon listings for iPad Pro models.
The delivery estimate on the iPad store page shifted from Friday to Saturday upon refreshing.
Daniel dropped his camera.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the job will become easier or more boring as familiarity increases.
The correct timing and order of work tasks.
Whether it had recently rained, based on wet ground and a strange smell.
The exact expected pay amount, estimated between 500 and 600 pounds, and when the company begins counting work days.
Whether someone had stolen card details to make an unauthorized withdrawal.
When an Amazon seller would post the tablet or when it would arrive.
Whether Daniel's father will arrive home in time or agree to place the order on his account.
Whether Daniel should follow the baking times taught by the coworker from Nepal or those advised by the coworker from Bangladesh.