Do you love or hate climate controlled offices?
What a great age we live in! In the summer my office is cold! In the the winter, my office is freezing!
Yes, I live in Southern California where there are 2 seasons a year! And I think–I”m fairly certain–almost positive–that one season is called Sunny and the other is Cloudy ( or maybe Rainy).
Spring, Winter, Summer, and Fall are just idyllic metaphors for Californians. Poetic, a bit symbolic, but not really indicative of temperature.
So, while other parts of our great nation are donning mittens, scarves, boots, and sweaters– I’m–wait– I keep those same items in my office all year long!
I’m fortunate--I have a window with a lovely view. From my pent house, I can look outside to see blue sky and rolling hills. The view provides a sense of connection with nature– like Thoreau, maybe (not,really).
But the blue skies and sunshine outside is a balmy 90* and the room inside is a frigid 68*
I know the temperature in my room because I installed a thermometer to prove to Maintenance that, yes, my room is below 70 degrees EVERY DAY, every hour, every second. Rain or shine. Summer or winter.
Coincidentally, just down the hall, my co-worker is either enjoying a sauna or meat locker. She never knows from one day to the next—because, you know, we are working in a CLIMATE CONTROLLED OFFICE!
Who’s controlling it? And from where?
Anyway, my whining aside, I should have a more positive outlook!
I could be saving lots of money because I don’t need to invest in a seasonal wardrobe!
Love not ever having my room be a sweat box!
Hate not feeling “seasonal” and sitting working at my desk in a sweater in 96 degree weather!
Thoughts, anyone?
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