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    I’m starting a new job next Wednesday at a large company, but I haven't received the first-day logistics yet, and I'm starting to feel anxious about it. I've already signed the offer, passed the background check, completed my I-9, received onboarding materials and benefits information, been assigned an employee ID, and confirmed my start date. Earlier this week, I reached out to my manager for details like what time to start, if there are any team meetings, whether I need to prepare anything, and how my equipment will be handled. My manager responded quickly, saying they were excited to have me on the team and would confirm a few items with HR before getting back to me. Now it’s Friday afternoon, and I still haven't heard back, which is making me a bit uneasy. I sent a follow-up email today since I start in less than a week. I'm trying to figure out if this is just a normal delay in onboarding communication, a sign of a disorganized process, or something I should genuinely be worried about. Given that this is the highest-paying job I've ever had and how long I spent interviewing, I know my anxiety might be skewing my perspective. If you were in my shoes, would you be concerned or just wait until Monday for more details?

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