We tried to put together something useful to help companies bring on new employees. I know I'm not Joel Spolsky, but I've always been inspired by The Joel Test.
I've also had some tougher experiences transitioning to new jobs. Lack of direct deposit and not having a laptop on my first day were some of those problems.
I'd add "do you get introduced around the office?", and "go out to a bar on day 1". Never done that second one, but think it could be either a really really good, or really bad idea.
I went to a bar for one of my last days at a company. I felt like I really got to know my co-workers even better. I wish we would've done that on the first day.
