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Happy Blog Action Day!

October 15th, 2007 | 12 Comments | Posted in Office Life, Personal

Bike CubismSo today is Blog Action Day, set aside for people to bring attention to the environment through their blogs. At first I thought I’d support it only through that handy banner ad they gave me, but then I decided, why not really take some sort of action? You know, for the sake of the readers.

Nobody’s ever accused me of being an environmentalist, that’s for sure. I turn off the water while I’m brushing my teeth or washing the car, and I recycle if given the opportunity, but aside from that, I’m not one who has been really known for my efforts in the green movement.

But today, I thought I’d try something new. Partially because I didn’t have anything to say today, and partially because I had to leave my car at the garage to have the remnants of the brick removed from my control arms, I rode my bike to work today. That may not sound like such a big deal, but it’s something. And if my heart rate ever slows down to the point where I can hear my voice mail over the pounding in my ears I may be able to get some work done.
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Document Management For Dummies Like Me

October 10th, 2007 | 9 Comments | Posted in Office Life

Compliance PosterAfter getting to know some of you, I’ve determined that most of you bloggers out there either don’t currently work in a typical cube farm-type company, or are just a little unfamiliar with how life in these adult hamster cages work. With that in mind, I’ve decided to make my transition from the round peg of a freelancer to the square block of a corporate America an educational experience. This way, the young readers can determine if the rectangular path is one they want to pursue or avoid. Others who already live in the Office Space world can sympathize and we can swap stories. That, and nobody likes to hear others complain about their job.

Now that I’m on board full time, I’m now subject to all of the über-cool standards in the 479-page Employee Handbook. Before, I could pass it off as “well, I’m only here part time, so I don’t really have the time for…”, but no more. The half-assery is ends now!
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Today is the first day of the rest of…SOB

October 9th, 2007 | 11 Comments | Posted in Office Life, Personal

Conformity
Well, today’s the day. I’m going to refer to it as D-day, mostly because I like the way it sounds, but if I had to pick a word that would fit with the “D” theme, I could live with “disclosure.”

See, today’s the day that we announce to the staff that I’m coming on board full-time. No turning back now. By default, today will also be the day that all my cracks about the “lifers” will come back to haunt me. Karma’s about to own me.

Some of my favorites over the years have been:
“I’d work here, but you know, I’d really miss my soul.”
“I don’t want to be tied down to a set schedule. I have too much else going on.”
And every day at 1:00: “Freedom!”- Braveheart style. The coworkers love that one.
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Long time no…uh…never mind.

October 4th, 2007 | 14 Comments | Posted in Office Life, Personal

So, I’m back from my vacation in Ohio.

At least as much as Columbus, Ohio can be considered a vacation destination.

We had a chance to go up to Cleveland to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which was fun, but it just smacked of a six-story Planet Hollywood. At least it something I can say I did. Once.
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