Back in the office

[malada]

I've been working from home since late December to take care of housemate. Now that they're mostly recovered I'm back in the office. It's strange being back in the windowless hole that's my office. I'm actually less productive but I'm more connected with my fellow employees - many of whom welcomed me back warmly.

They've also promised me some useful upgrades! The former inmate had two walls painted dark maroon - which I ignore - but they're offering to repaint the walls. Get rid of the maroon! Since I'm also supposed to be monitoring the air signal - four channels worth - they're *finally* going to replace the broken system that was installed ages ago. Right now I can only check one channel with a TV that *I* brought in. It was from a garage sale and cheap so I'm not complaining too hard.

In another sense, it's good to clear up a space at home that was taken up by work computers. On the down side, I'll be using up more gasoline driving to and from work. It's about 10 miles but it still adds up.

The important thing is my housemate is recovering.

Comments

[reynardo]

*Hugs to all at the house*

[moxie_man]

Glad to hear the "otter" is on the mend.

[silmaril]

Good to hear of the getting better.

I'm terrified of the mentality of the people who thought painting an underground windowless office maroon was a good idea.

[malada]

It's not underground. The office is in the center of the building with no windows. The building was originally a school and there's been major changes in the layout. There's also a loud air conditioning unit in the ceiling above, which is muffled by a double layer of ceiling tiles and 10 inches of fiberglass insulation.

But yeah, the mentality of the former occupant was questionable. Not the best worker, and she was hostile to me until I realized we were both dog owners and started talking about our dogs. After that, we were okay with each other.