I have not done a new plaster start up myself, but I think the steps are fairly straightforward, however I understand your hesitation and frustration because it's a lot of money and you don't want to screw it up, right?
I recommend you follow the steps in the Pool School article, except in line number 5. Just focus on adjusting the PH. You don't need to do anything to the TA and CH at first, as Jason previously stated.
Then in line 7....we do elaborate more above, on how to add chlorine slowly. So say on day three, you add the CYA (via sock method) and you add 2 ppm of chlorine in the evening. The next morning before you leave for work, test the PH and adjust if necessary. You can test the PH when you get home, before you brush the pool, and adjust it if necessary.
The focus for you at the beginning is monitor the PH closely, and beginning on day 3 add the chlorine at 2ppm each evening until the CYA dissolves - then you refer to the CYA chart for your appropriate levels.
I think the key at first will be the brushing while filtering, not so much
vacuming the dust up - the brushing will keep the dust circulating so the filter can catch it (then you backwash or clean the filter as the PSI increases). Is there anyone else who can brush once during the day while you are at work?
So fill, test, adjust ph, all while filtering and brushing. 3rd day you add CYA and 2ppm chlorine (evening), continuing to brush and monitor PH. Each evening, test the PH and Chlorine and adjust as necessary.
As you follow these steps feel free to post daily updates or ask for advice and we'll help walk you thru should any questions or situations arise. Hope this helps.
Hang in there, you are going to be fine!!!
Sequesterant: Let me find my notes from the last time I looked and I'll post back.