I'm doing 10 things
I had my own whole office with plush carpet, a ceiling fan and huge windows with a nice view and full reign of a full sized kitchen all day… but being around that employer really drove me insane on an all day, every day basis. I can do most of the tasks he needs done from anywhere with my tablet laptop. So I got a new full time job with health/dental benefits where I already know and get along great with all ~20 employees, get to travel and really expand my professional abilities.
The down side: I have to fit myself comfortably in a 8×10 cubicle with lots of equipment. Other jobs that I’ve had weren’t office jobs so this is my first time making the transition. I will have to spend an easy 10-12 hours a day in this box when the work starts piling in and I NEED to feel comfortable. All of the other employees don’t ‘decorate’, they just put up a few pictures and stuffed animals so the overall feel of the office is pretty drab. Grey carpet, grey dividers and off-white paint in a building that is over 100 years old.
Ideas so far…
1. Build UP. Use the vertical space wisely.
2. Plant(s) with a grow light (no natural light near).
3. Disconnect fluorescent lights and install my own because they drive me crazy.
4. My own rug that adds some color and/or texture.
5. 3.5’ memory foam ‘bean bag’ chair that I can store under a table when not in use, but it would get plenty of use because I don’t like sitting in chairs all day.
6. Colorful fabric to cover the old, grey dividers.
I’ve been told by those I have asked so far if it would be OK (since nobody else has done it and some have been there for YEARS) and they say yes and that it might inspire others so I’m really gung-ho about doing it.
Any ideas/suggestions?
