Bench envy
An acquaintance from my old office is showing off his latest acquisition, and I have so many questions. First of all, the photo shows a very high-tech chair, with praise for the comfort level. All I want to know is: does this mean he’s now working from home? You see, years ago, we campaigned in our cubicle farm to get better seats. We hung photos of better furniture in our respective spaces. We dropped hints to those who were paid to assure our safety and comfort (emphasis implied). We stood around, more than we should, to show that the cushions under our posteriors were insufficient. Nothing. Nada. Not even hand-me-downs from those with bigger desks.
So, what happened? Is this a trend from ’21; BYOC? I’d call and ask, but with six years of separation, I probably don’t want the gritty details. However, someone in my own home is now chair-shopping, and there’s a link (she saw the picture). I’ll carry on with my kitchen chair, because I really don’t need “improved lumbar support”, but it’s good to know that the industry has my back.
Today, after the release of a dunning report, the GG resigned. Imagine! Someone tough enough to make it through astronaut finishing school folded under the stare of the press. I mean, it’s probably for the best. We’re due to have someone with closer links to the public. I suggest a Critch, or a Mercer, or a Doyle. The Rock (not THAT Rock) has a class of people that deserve to sit in a throne from time to time.
