I didn't really want to write this entry, since I don't think it's fair to evaluate a workplace after only one day. The abbreviated version is that for now I'm getting good vibes from the place, and I trust my intuition quite heavily in these matters.
I do have one comment of interest, though. Some of you may be familiar with GameArchitect.Net. If not, get away from this journal and start reading him instead. There's not a lot of material there, but what is there is great and has considerably influenced my perspectives on game code design over the last year or two. The writing is styled like Joel on Software, but he's less righteous and more right about things.
Point is, turns out he's my direct superior. Awesome.
Please buy him a beer for me.