So my three-month probation with the Chatter team is up. And I’ve been asked to write this before the final hearing - not sure if that’s a good sign, or if the guys are giving me a chance to say my last goodbyes before I’m not-so-gently shown the door!

To say that I’ve gone from 0-60 mph in a short space of time is an understatement. 3 months ago, regardless of what was said in my interview, I really didn’t know much about what Chatter actually did. Now, I’ve got copies of prestigious magazines featuring ads I’ve helped create (God bless the Flock!) sitting on my desk waiting to be scrap-booked; a 4-sheet poster up in Birmingham New Street station; and my first grad recruitment fair coming up next week - more of which to follow I’m sure. It all culminated last week with a trip to Manchester for the Recruitment Business Awards - my first industry bash with the guys, and one which ended with me crawling into bed, legs sore and voice in tatters, after a night of laughter and revelry - at 5am!

I was a broken man, curled up alone in my dragon onesie. Although I pride myself on being able to take a call from the lovely Rozy at Atkins to get some final adjustments to an ad made at 9:30am. (See, Paul, sociable AND hardworking - now just honest and direct to crowbar in!) I don’t want to take all the credit, but since I’ve been with Chatter we’ve won 2 awards and got a commendation!! Well, technically it’s now 1 and 9/10ths of an awards after an unfortunate incident with them in my car... I mean really, who gives out glass awards anyway!! That’s just asking for trouble.

So, as my review dawns on the horizon, I turn to Arwen from the Lord of the Rings for inspiration - “Ú i vethed... nâ i onnad (this is not the end ... it is the beginning.)” I can’t wait to find out what the next 3 months will bring (what a cheesy end!!!!! Sorry all)