The good thing about work is that it keeps one awake during the right hours. Coffee and tea are always there to help. The downside to working with jet lag is that things feel surreal. That said, I had much better sleeping hours. Not fully adjusted yet, so I woke up with time enough for day 2.
Social Security Submission
It doesn't take much effort to get this out of the way. All one needs is the printed (must be printed. Don't use the phone/ tablet screen as an alternative) I-94 document, and fill up a simple one-page form in the government office. There's no cost to the application, and the submission interview process doesn't take long - about 20min. Go there early and the wait won't be long. Avoid bringing unnecessary items because you are entering a government building, and you will need to clear security.
Banking and Financing
The thing about working in the US is that it's important to set up good credit rating. Get your bank account set up, try to get s credit card so you can start logging transactions. When working on financing for stuff like car loans and mortgages they will check your credit score. I got my account at First Tech Union, which has a support package for foreign workers like me with absolutely no credit history in the US. This means I can get my credit card up as soon as I have my social security. There's also special interests rates for car loans, which will normally be high for people like me with no credit history.
Take-out Dinner
I decided to keep my dinner easy and picked up a beef teriyaki takeaway from the nearest grocery store that's at the end of my block. For small stores like this I didn't expect much. For a low low price of about $6.50 I got some veg, rice, and a fair bit of beef. Rice was a little dry and not very fragrant, and the beef was a little tough. The sweat gravy makes it all bearable. But that's to be expected of a small Asian shop in the middle of nowhere.
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