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  • S Simon Lee Shugar

    The powers that be have recently rearranged the teams within our organisation and as such we are also moving desks to best position people within those teams. I usually do not mind a bit of change however I am sorely losing out on this particular desk move. Current Location: - Corner of the office, one other desk to my right. - 2 Windows beside me. - 1 Aircon unit. - 1 Whiteboard. Proposed Location: - Middle of the room and between two desks. - No window. - No Aircon above. - No Whiteboard. If I were a public servant I would strike over this!

    Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "If something goes by a false name, would it mean that thing is fake? False by nature?" By Gilbert Durandil

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    From Vegas to Somalia

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    • S Simon Lee Shugar

      The powers that be have recently rearranged the teams within our organisation and as such we are also moving desks to best position people within those teams. I usually do not mind a bit of change however I am sorely losing out on this particular desk move. Current Location: - Corner of the office, one other desk to my right. - 2 Windows beside me. - 1 Aircon unit. - 1 Whiteboard. Proposed Location: - Middle of the room and between two desks. - No window. - No Aircon above. - No Whiteboard. If I were a public servant I would strike over this!

      Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "If something goes by a false name, would it mean that thing is fake? False by nature?" By Gilbert Durandil

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      Dan Neely
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      I'd be leery about a location with WIndows actually; Unless you have a northern exposure, getting a layout where they neither let the sun glare on your screens, backlight your screens like a floodlight, or blind your visitors at least part of the day is nearly impossible. :doh: Most of the whiteboard users where I work end up taking the large board they've acquired* with them every time they move. * read pillaged from an empty cube.

      Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, waging all things in the balance of reason? Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful? --Zachris Topelius Training a telescope on one’s own belly button will only reveal lint. You like that? You go right on staring at it. I prefer looking at galaxies. -- Sarah Hoyt

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      • S Simon Lee Shugar

        The powers that be have recently rearranged the teams within our organisation and as such we are also moving desks to best position people within those teams. I usually do not mind a bit of change however I am sorely losing out on this particular desk move. Current Location: - Corner of the office, one other desk to my right. - 2 Windows beside me. - 1 Aircon unit. - 1 Whiteboard. Proposed Location: - Middle of the room and between two desks. - No window. - No Aircon above. - No Whiteboard. If I were a public servant I would strike over this!

        Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "If something goes by a false name, would it mean that thing is fake? False by nature?" By Gilbert Durandil

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        Rob Philpott
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        You didn't mention whether your new destination is wall-to-wall skirt? I guess from the tone, it isn't.

        Regards, Rob Philpott.

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          Doh! He's James Bond do you want all our Countries secrets revealed?

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          Keith Barrow
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          I don't know, I'll ask the Russians to see if the secrets are worth keeping.

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          The amount of energy necessary to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.

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            You didn't mention whether your new destination is wall-to-wall skirt? I guess from the tone, it isn't.

            Regards, Rob Philpott.

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            Simon Lee Shugar
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            Wall to wall skirt? I don't think so.

            Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "If something goes by a false name, would it mean that thing is fake? False by nature?" By Gilbert Durandil

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            • S Simon Lee Shugar

              Wall to wall skirt? I don't think so.

              Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "If something goes by a false name, would it mean that thing is fake? False by nature?" By Gilbert Durandil

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              Dan Neely
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              Why is the The Oatmeal's NSFW comic about utilikilt wearers popping into my head? X|

              Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, waging all things in the balance of reason? Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful? --Zachris Topelius Training a telescope on one’s own belly button will only reveal lint. You like that? You go right on staring at it. I prefer looking at galaxies. -- Sarah Hoyt

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              • A Agent__007

                To me, the desk-location doesn't matter as long as no one can see* my monitor screen; and I am happy to be sitting at one. :cool: So,

                Simon Lee Shugar wrote:

                - Middle of the room and between two desks. - No window. - No Aircon above. - No Whiteboard.

                1. Superseded 1) Doesn't matter since I work in a corporate park - no scenery outside 2) Centralized air-conditioning here 3) Doesn't matter as I can always use notepad/sticky notes**. * -> Yes, unfortunately where I work, it's possible. :sigh: ** -> No, I do not stick passwords to them. :laugh:

                Whether I think I can, or think I can't, I am always bloody right!

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                Ian Shlasko
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                Agent__007 wrote:

                To me, the desk-location doesn't matter as long as no one can see* my monitor screen

                I've never worked in an office like that. The only privacy I have is keeping the font size small enough that no one can read my screen without rolling their chair closer.

                Agent__007 wrote:

                1. Centralized air-conditioning here

                Here too. The thermostat is exactly the right temperature. My desk, on the other hand, is about fifteen feet from the nearest thermostat, and I have to wear extra layers most of the time to avoid hypothermia even when it's boiling hot outside.

                Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
                Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)

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                • S Simon Lee Shugar

                  The powers that be have recently rearranged the teams within our organisation and as such we are also moving desks to best position people within those teams. I usually do not mind a bit of change however I am sorely losing out on this particular desk move. Current Location: - Corner of the office, one other desk to my right. - 2 Windows beside me. - 1 Aircon unit. - 1 Whiteboard. Proposed Location: - Middle of the room and between two desks. - No window. - No Aircon above. - No Whiteboard. If I were a public servant I would strike over this!

                  Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "If something goes by a false name, would it mean that thing is fake? False by nature?" By Gilbert Durandil

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                  Simon Lee Shugar wrote:

                  If I were a public servant I would strike over this!

                  If you were a public servant you'd strike over anything.

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                    Simon Lee Shugar wrote:

                    If I were a public servant I would strike over this!

                    If you were a public servant you'd strike over anything.

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                    Bergholt Stuttley Johnson
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                    Richard MacCutchan wrote:

                    If you were a public servant you'd strike over anything.

                    if you were a public servant you wouldn't be reading this you would be on strike

                    You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.

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                    • S Simon Lee Shugar

                      The powers that be have recently rearranged the teams within our organisation and as such we are also moving desks to best position people within those teams. I usually do not mind a bit of change however I am sorely losing out on this particular desk move. Current Location: - Corner of the office, one other desk to my right. - 2 Windows beside me. - 1 Aircon unit. - 1 Whiteboard. Proposed Location: - Middle of the room and between two desks. - No window. - No Aircon above. - No Whiteboard. If I were a public servant I would strike over this!

                      Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "If something goes by a false name, would it mean that thing is fake? False by nature?" By Gilbert Durandil

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                      MarkTJohnson
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                      I feel your pain. I was moved from a full wall height cube with lockable storage, a phone, a white board, and the ability to work from home when I wanted to a "collaborative space" where I have about 4 1/2 feet of table top space, no phone, no white board, no storage, no quiet, and must report to the office 5 days a week. Very dehumanizing. My back is to the majority of a wide open expanse where there used to be cubes, I really don't like having my back to the room, I jump easily.

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                      • S Simon Lee Shugar

                        The powers that be have recently rearranged the teams within our organisation and as such we are also moving desks to best position people within those teams. I usually do not mind a bit of change however I am sorely losing out on this particular desk move. Current Location: - Corner of the office, one other desk to my right. - 2 Windows beside me. - 1 Aircon unit. - 1 Whiteboard. Proposed Location: - Middle of the room and between two desks. - No window. - No Aircon above. - No Whiteboard. If I were a public servant I would strike over this!

                        Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "If something goes by a false name, would it mean that thing is fake? False by nature?" By Gilbert Durandil

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                        BobJanova
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                        That does sounds like a bum deal. I whinge every time there's a threat to move me a long way from the window (I'm currently one desk away from the window seat) and so far it's worked to keep the spot.

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                        • S Simon Lee Shugar

                          The powers that be have recently rearranged the teams within our organisation and as such we are also moving desks to best position people within those teams. I usually do not mind a bit of change however I am sorely losing out on this particular desk move. Current Location: - Corner of the office, one other desk to my right. - 2 Windows beside me. - 1 Aircon unit. - 1 Whiteboard. Proposed Location: - Middle of the room and between two desks. - No window. - No Aircon above. - No Whiteboard. If I were a public servant I would strike over this!

                          Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "If something goes by a false name, would it mean that thing is fake? False by nature?" By Gilbert Durandil

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                          PIEBALDconsult
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                          Simon Lee Shugar wrote:

                          If I were a public servant I would strike over this vote myself a raise!

                          I just moved to a cube with a window. :jig: East-facing. In my previous cube the A/C blew pretty hard on me and I froze. In the new one the vent is directly overhead so it doesn't blow on me at all.

                          You'll never get very far if all you do is follow instructions.

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                          • S Simon Lee Shugar

                            The powers that be have recently rearranged the teams within our organisation and as such we are also moving desks to best position people within those teams. I usually do not mind a bit of change however I am sorely losing out on this particular desk move. Current Location: - Corner of the office, one other desk to my right. - 2 Windows beside me. - 1 Aircon unit. - 1 Whiteboard. Proposed Location: - Middle of the room and between two desks. - No window. - No Aircon above. - No Whiteboard. If I were a public servant I would strike over this!

                            Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "If something goes by a false name, would it mean that thing is fake? False by nature?" By Gilbert Durandil

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                            Roger165
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                            It's the start to have you move on. Next they'll ask you to move to the basement. Just remember to keep your Red Stapler.

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                              It's the start to have you move on. Next they'll ask you to move to the basement. Just remember to keep your Red Stapler.

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                              Simon Lee Shugar
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                              Do I eventually end up with a cheque for a lot of doe or start my new career as a builder?

                              Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "If something goes by a false name, would it mean that thing is fake? False by nature?" By Gilbert Durandil

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