I have been out of new work for two years. I was lucky enough to get that perfect job.

I spent the past two years looking for the right job at the right organization. Two weeks ago, my hard work to get that job paid off. I received an offer, and I accepted it. I start my job in one week.

However, something happened. Tonight, I was walking to my car and as I crossed the street, I literally hit a pothole, tripped, and landed right on my face. Literally on my face. After my shock and going to the ER, I was diagnosed as having a broken nose, multiple lacerations on my face, and left with worrying about my first day.

It’s an inside sales position, but sales are sales. No matter what kind of team you are part of, there is strong competition in the office. I wanted to walk in with a smooth transition, but this will be something to deal with on the very first day at the very first minute.

I feel extremely confident about this position, my boss seems like a good soul, but I am worried about how to approach my first day with this busted-up face. There is the humor road, the serious road, or the ignore road. I really don’t know how I should approach it. Hell, I was thinking about wearing sunglasses into the office.

I am intrigued about how all of you would deal with this situation.

Thanks and Fridays are only five days away.