Doris Zhao

6:50 AM

Tuesday is one of my office days. I get up early at 6:50am to rideshare with my landlord to the city. I usually decide what I'm going to wear and pack my bag the night before so that I won’t stress in the morning. I'm so punctual that I always put on my final coat of mascara at exactly 7:24am!

7.45 AM
It is still quiet at 7:45am, when I get into the office. I usually start the day with black coffee and make sure I'm fully prepared for all the meetings on my schedule by reviewing my inbox and agenda. Typically, I finish up any pressing or technical tasks first thing in the morning and get anything that requires the input of others out to the appropriate parties before 8:30am. In that case, I can get a head start on them before lunchtime while my thoughts are fresh.

Right now, I'm on a rotation with the Civil team, where I work with a diverse range of engineers. As for me, I'm currently doing risk analysis, project planning, and culvert inspections. Together with other senior engineers, I have also done some project scoping, formation, and culvert design work.

12:00 PM

I usually grab some sushi for lunch at noon.   

1:00 PM

Most of my meetings start before or after lunch, so I jot down any information or questions I have in my diary. I work on something more general and non-technical in the afternoons, such as completing a Learning & Development tutorial, finishing some CAD drawings, making posters for social events, or downloading data for my hydrology assessments.

4:15 PM

It's 4:15 pm, and I'm getting ready to head home with my landlord. When I get home, I'll change into workout clothes, take a short break, and then get ready for my gym class. Back pains can often be alleviated by engaging in regular exercise!