So, for the first time I'm writing a blog entry at my office. I feel guilty, but at the same time, if I had a ton of stuff to do, I would be doing that instead. Does anyone else work in an office where you're expected to look like you're working even if you have no work to do? I mean, honestly, if I have work, I do it. If not, what, should I sit here and stare at a spreadsheet that I'm not doing anything to? If you want me to look like I'm working, give me some F-ing work to do, otherwise don't give me crap because I'm reading CNN.com on my work computer. It's not like I'm checking out porn or arranging to overthrow the government.
Furthermore, what is with the whole 8-5 thing? I can appreciate it in some situations, like if you're in customer service, or have meetings or something, but honestly, if I'm not in the office, I won't be missed. And if I am missed, I have a cell phone and a laptop, so it is not as if I am unaccessable. The way I see it is this: If I do my job, do it well, and accomplish everything, and more than is what is expected of me, WHY do you care when I am or am not in the office? It's truly aggrivating.
Here is another thing about the office that bothers me: When co-workers arrange "drink night" and get offended when I don't participate. I'm sorry, it's not that I don't like you, but honestly, 40 hours a week is more time than I would really like to spend with even my closest friends let alone co-workers, and if I have something, ANYTHING to do that isn't drink night with you, I'm going to do it. It's not personal, so don't take it personally. And it's not like I'm the anti-social type, or that I NEVER go out with co-workers, but all you have to do is say no to someone once and you're a jerk....
One more thing, then I'm done. Dress codes. WHY? Ok, I mean, to some extent you need to enforce some type of dress code, as in you can't show up to work in a hoodie and sweat pants, but honestly, who gives a crap if I'm wearing jeans or khakis? What F-ing difference does it make? If I know I have an important meeting with an important cleint, I dress up. Otherwise, why are you giving me a hard time about wearing a buttoned shirt and a pair of jeans that costs three times more than the damn khakis I'd otherwise be wearing? And what if I had piercings or tattoos or something? Is that unacceptable? Well, legally it can't be so why is it legal for you to tell me what I'm allowed to wear? When I hear the phrase "business casual" my head just about explodes.
Wow, I just complained A LOT. Sorry for the rant ladies and gents. Just needed to get it out there.
