1,050 hours

It took me 13 working days to complete my first 100 "work" pomodoros as a Junior Software Tester at Profectus Group.  Much of my time has been spent deep in documentation, trying to learn the key rules that govern Profectus RDM software, and I have even knocked off a couple of very simple testing and support cards.  My definition of a "work" pomodoro is time spent either in research or in writing, or put another way, time spent that I have something to show for afterwards, be it a completed card, communications with the team, or my own notes.  Breaks, chats, meetings, exercise, and anything that cannot be classified as productive work is not counted as a "work" pomodoro.

My daily average of "work" pomodoros for this cycle was 7.69, or a bit over 4½ hours, which taking into account time spent in meetings, stand-ups, and generally finding my way around the office, it's not too bad.  I predict that over the long term my daily average will sit between four and five hours, with the other two hours being taken up mostly in meetings of various kinds.

Everyone in my team is friendly and helpful, and although there is plenty to learn, I haven't been thrown in the deep end, and I am entrusted with the autonomy to chart my own path to proficiency.

We'll have to wait until August for my second pomodoro cycle, as I will be off from work after this week until I get back from my honeymoon.  Life is a lot brighter in light of a job to come back to.

Looking forward to doing plenty of good work upon my return.