What to bring on the first day? (SA)

I know this might sound stupid but what do I bring to work for the first day of the internship?

I am going to start on Monday and the only thing I have been told is what time to show up.

I am going to bring a pen, a pocket book and my passport but beyond that I don't know what I need.
Should I bring a messenger bag? Food? Water bottle?

Thanks in advance

EDIT: Also it is a Canadian bank so I don't know if that makes a difference for what they give me

 

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Yeah, figure a messenger bag, a pen, pencil and a pocket book. When I was a SA I brought a bottle of water, some cough drops, and sometimes Cliff bars (protein bars).

 

this really depends on if you will have a laptop or desktop for the summer. assuming you get a laptop, i would carry some sort of semi-casual messenger bag (ie: jack spade)...don't bring anything too fancy or flashy (expensive leather bag, briefcase, etc.)...you'll just look like a tool.

 
PatrickBateman:
this really depends on if you will have a laptop or desktop for the summer. assuming you get a laptop, i would carry some sort of semi-casual messenger bag (ie: jack spade)...don't bring anything too fancy or flashy (expensive leather bag, briefcase, etc.)...you'll just look like a tool.

None of that is typically necessary. You hardly ever bring your laptop home.

 
rufiolove:
PatrickBateman:
this really depends on if you will have a laptop or desktop for the summer. assuming you get a laptop, i would carry some sort of semi-casual messenger bag (ie: jack spade)...don't bring anything too fancy or flashy (expensive leather bag, briefcase, etc.)...you'll just look like a tool.

None of that is typically necessary. You hardly ever bring your laptop home.

OP I disagree, I highly recommend bringing your laptop home and getting a VPN if they allow it from personal experience.

 
blastoise:
rufiolove:
PatrickBateman:
this really depends on if you will have a laptop or desktop for the summer. assuming you get a laptop, i would carry some sort of semi-casual messenger bag (ie: jack spade)...don't bring anything too fancy or flashy (expensive leather bag, briefcase, etc.)...you'll just look like a tool.

None of that is typically necessary. You hardly ever bring your laptop home.

OP I disagree, I highly recommend bringing your laptop home and getting a VPN if they allow it from personal experience.

For banking? Ok
 
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rufiolove:
blastoise:
rufiolove:
PatrickBateman:
this really depends on if you will have a laptop or desktop for the summer. assuming you get a laptop, i would carry some sort of semi-casual messenger bag (ie: jack spade)...don't bring anything too fancy or flashy (expensive leather bag, briefcase, etc.)...you'll just look like a tool.

None of that is typically necessary. You hardly ever bring your laptop home.

OP I disagree, I highly recommend bringing your laptop home and getting a VPN if they allow it from personal experience.

For banking? Ok

What if power goes out and there are snow storms how will you be able to work on PP slides?

 

I don't know, bring a notebook and a pen. If they give you a laptop, they will give you a bag to go along with it.

Ask HR if your worried.

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Bring a bucket to shit in while at your desk.

Otherwise just your body. The supply closet is for pens and paper. Don't bring them, that is stupid.

Frank Sinatra - "Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy."
 
Raptor.45:
I like to have my trusty TI-89 on hand in case I need to do a calculation away from my computer - it also makes you look smart, diligent, and like you care about your job if you have it sitting on your desk. The TI-89 also demonstrates you've taken high level math/physics classes and are therefore well-educated.

HP 12C (any edition) >>>>>>>>>> any graphing nonsense

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Raptor.45:
Get a cheap and conservative looking plain black fake leather messenger bag for are therefore well-educated.

... as opposed to the other uneducated SAs at a top BB.

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Ask them if you can move the office to your apartment.

"I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
 

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