tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post4798625175142293004..comments2024-03-18T10:45:15.486+00:00Comments on Bite-sized thoughts: Workplace essentialsKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-10266684848126478502011-11-24T23:51:52.729+00:002011-11-24T23:51:52.729+00:00Appropriate advice :) At least the second is alway...Appropriate advice :) At least the second is always available though. It's good to have a back up.Karihttp://bite-sized-thoughts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-34795647264959475392011-11-24T04:34:48.509+00:002011-11-24T04:34:48.509+00:00I turn to the Internet. And crying in bathroom sta...I turn to the Internet. And crying in bathroom stalls. But I advise the first more than the second.Megan (Best of Fates)http://bestoffates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-75281744526786307132011-11-24T04:22:18.238+00:002011-11-24T04:22:18.238+00:00Aw, you! SQUISH! :) xo
I'm so sad not to be g...Aw, you! SQUISH! :) xo<br /><br />I'm so sad not to be going! it's a 300 person Jewish extravaganza, and I was so hoping to go! Sadface.Hannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-7347341423070443862011-11-24T04:20:01.434+00:002011-11-24T04:20:01.434+00:00I think, actually, that you would make up for the ...I think, actually, that you would make up for the desk in my eyes - but I wouldn't turn down the 85% Lindt :P<br /><br />A Canberrean invited to a Sydney girl's wedding that is being held in Melbourne? My head hurts slightly! It's a shame you can't go though; hopefully she'll share lots and lots of photos to make up for it.Karihttp://bite-sized-thoughts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-967535943621988862011-11-24T04:16:02.967+00:002011-11-24T04:16:02.967+00:00Good to know they are reliable and universal stand...Good to know they are reliable and universal stand bys :DKarihttp://bite-sized-thoughts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-85311899233970315302011-11-24T04:15:48.458+00:002011-11-24T04:15:48.458+00:00Most definitely for the water! Plus, that way you ...Most definitely for the water! Plus, that way you get bonus trips to re-fill your cup or bottle (unless you have a jumbo bottle, which I don't) :) <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, too, it's great to discover your blog!Karihttp://bite-sized-thoughts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-62271318549106702632011-11-24T04:14:55.217+00:002011-11-24T04:14:55.217+00:00That is hard - I hope you get some more sociable p...That is hard - I hope you get some more sociable people soon too (pity you can't make it a selection criteria!). I like how you've tried to cope with it though, and I think it's a nice reminder for me that others end up in these sorts of workplace scenarios and do survive. I never expected to find loneliness at work something I'd struggle with, but I think once you've experienced the social and friendly alternative, it's really quite a big thing to then miss out on.Karihttp://bite-sized-thoughts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-79453287196572053802011-11-24T04:11:54.775+00:002011-11-24T04:11:54.775+00:00Yes! Exactly! And I love the muesli bar example - ...Yes! Exactly! And I love the muesli bar example - those seemingly small things can become very important.Karihttp://bite-sized-thoughts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-80764965319141913232011-11-24T04:11:21.063+00:002011-11-24T04:11:21.063+00:00We would make good co-workers :)We would make good co-workers :)Karihttp://bite-sized-thoughts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-1163760395921120052011-11-24T04:11:08.270+00:002011-11-24T04:11:08.270+00:00Oh definitely on the hot drinks - I think that sho...Oh definitely on the hot drinks - I think that should have been a fourth point in my post! I drink rather a lot of tea.<br /><br />12 hour shifts would definitely require strategic planning. You should be set for any future job after that!Karihttp://bite-sized-thoughts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-59310257691728275062011-11-24T04:10:23.593+00:002011-11-24T04:10:23.593+00:00I find that those small physical attributes, which...I find that those small physical attributes, which might be ignored if it was just for an hour or so, take on so much more significance when you're with them for most of your waking time. I'm glad to hear others relate (although am sorry you've had to accommodate multiple changes over the last few years - hopefully no more for a while, unless you move to a light office with a window *and* good air conditioning!).Karihttp://bite-sized-thoughts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-10995691365641984732011-11-24T04:10:02.653+00:002011-11-24T04:10:02.653+00:00Would the constant supply of Lindt 85% make up for...Would the constant supply of Lindt 85% make up for the desk in your eyes? :P I onyl wish I could go to her wedding, but I have gospel rehearsals and a wedding the following weekend so it's all too hard to get to Melbourne :( (where the wedding is).Hannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-40068751893991553022011-11-24T04:06:49.369+00:002011-11-24T04:06:49.369+00:00Thank you Hannah - I do keep telling myself I didn...Thank you Hannah - I do keep telling myself I didn't know my last set of work friends before I started working with them either! <br /><br />Your current colleagues sound delightful - very cool about the Sydney wedding invite. And I am jealous of your office, but not of your desk! :PKarihttp://bite-sized-thoughts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-47826683325942980572011-11-24T04:05:42.477+00:002011-11-24T04:05:42.477+00:00Thanks Joanna :) I like the sound of your last wor...Thanks Joanna :) I like the sound of your last workplace, although not so much the shortage of desks and associated sharing of yours! Relaxed and cordial atmosphere with baked treats sounds pretty delightful though - especially if mixed with walks in green spaces.Karihttp://bite-sized-thoughts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-58005701130788987082011-11-24T04:04:21.189+00:002011-11-24T04:04:21.189+00:00I didn't know you used to be a pharmacist :)
...I didn't know you used to be a pharmacist :)<br /><br />It would annoy me if I didn't get a lunch break too, even though I usually eat my lunch at my desk. But knowing I can take time out if I want makes a big difference!Karihttp://bite-sized-thoughts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-69385727586637471382011-11-24T03:36:42.753+00:002011-11-24T03:36:42.753+00:00I do like a tidy desk to work at even at home.
an...I do like a tidy desk to work at even at home. <br />and if that doesn't work, yep there's chocolate and coffee here to ;-)cityhippyfarmgirlhttp://cityhippyfarmgirl.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-50082168498810757052011-11-24T03:04:06.323+00:002011-11-24T03:04:06.323+00:00Hahaha, for me, I have tons of things which are im...Hahaha, for me, I have tons of things which are important and including your list as well.<br />But I do need good ergonomic mouse, pad, keyboard and sitting posture, as I can really sit there for long hours and I may experience discomfort after that.<br />Oh ya, I do need lots and lots of water to make sure I don't get dehydrated as well :)Christyhttp://yumyumbites.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-68224507380352342262011-11-24T02:31:51.653+00:002011-11-24T02:31:51.653+00:00I'm currently in what can only be described as...I'm currently in what can only be described as a non-social workplace. For a very social person this has proved to be a very serious challenge for me as for the first time in my life, I've felt lonely at work. I'm coping by making a particular effort to engage with people in any way shape or form and also to utilise social media etc so that I have some contact with others during the day.<br /><br />I also try to get out of the office each day like you. Just a walk up to the post office, or pop into the city is great to clear my head.<br /><br />Finally I'm big on treats. I always have my mid-afternoon sweet (lebkucken at the moment, so good) and occasionally on my walk out buy a hot chocolate or something. I eat a very healthy salad lunch every day so I figure I can treat myself.<br /><br />Mind you I'm also really looking forward to when we reach the point where we can employ some hopefully more sociable people.Lisa @ Blithe Momentshttp://blithemoments.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-31805100373057678692011-11-24T00:23:44.763+00:002011-11-24T00:23:44.763+00:00"I am also not very good with change ... This..."I am also not very good with change ... This is a personality trait I really need to try harder to change." < I love this :)<br />I don't eat breakfast at home so I eat a muesli bar at my desk every single morning. If I don't get that muesli bar, for the rest of the day something is.... wrong. <br />I also can't have big stacks of unsorted papers on my desk for longer than a few days. All my papers have to be either actioned, filed or recycled. I don't understand how people can cope with big messy stacks for months on end - what if there is important unfinished work in there?Katyhttp://www.katfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-60801425029568392112011-11-23T21:32:51.520+00:002011-11-23T21:32:51.520+00:00I am 100% for desk and office organisation and ord...I am 100% for desk and office organisation and order! I cannot work when it is messy.Lisa @ Bakebikebloghttp://www.bakebikeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-49949433062335166142011-11-23T14:09:21.483+00:002011-11-23T14:09:21.483+00:00Multiple cups of coffee and tea get me through eac...Multiple cups of coffee and tea get me through each class at school... it's so much better to sit and listen to a lecture when I can sip on something.<br />When I worked full time, it was 12 hour shifts, so strategic break planning/ eating helped a lot! If you eat something too heavy, you feel awful.. light things like your chickpea lunch are perfect.Eleahhttp://brocstar.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-24046227681674861892011-11-23T12:16:34.133+00:002011-11-23T12:16:34.133+00:00I sympathise. I am terrible with change too and h...I sympathise. I am terrible with change too and have had some many changes in the last few years that it isn't funny. I have been lucky in being able to find great managers who will support me which makes it far easier! I hate my office move about a year ago but one thing I loved about it was having a window and natural light again - unfortunately the aircon in the new office is not great - these small physical attributes make a difference to me. Amazing too how spending a lot of time with people can bring you closer to them.JohannaGGGhttp://www.gggiraffe.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-31582349891017244532011-11-23T10:49:55.425+00:002011-11-23T10:49:55.425+00:00There are only three of us at my office but I'...There are only three of us at my office but I'm incredibly lucky in that we all get along incredibly, incredibly well. My fellow colleague is now one of my best friends, and she and my boss and I spend some of every day laughing and joking and it's wonderful. Our Sydney colleague invited us to her wedding, too! I don't know how I'll cope if I ever don't have an office to myself; I currently have a huge room. You'd have a hernia if you say my desk though.... CHAOS. :P<br /><br />Also, chin up dearie! I'm sure that you, being your amazing self, will make new friends superquick and will have chatty breaks to help get through the day again soon xoxoHannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-43824442318443505452011-11-23T09:01:30.101+00:002011-11-23T09:01:30.101+00:00We used to take lunches that looked a lot like you...We used to take lunches that looked a lot like yours when we were working, I got so tired of cold chiller sandwiches. Small walks in green spaces, helped too. My last employers where I was for ten years was a very small architects' practice and we had a very relaxed and cordial atmosphere. Some people bake a few simple treats and bring them in to share with their co-workers. My desk used to get dumped on by other people sometimes but we had a big open space with huge desks so it was easy to keep it tidy. On the other hand, I recall when I was in teaching, sometimes I would come in and other people would be sitting and working at my desk (!) because there weren't enough desks to go round and part-timers had literally nowhere to go. I agree change is unsettling though, I do hope it all works out for you :)Joanna @Zeb Bakeshttp://zebbakes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-11059333938652207592011-11-23T07:16:34.530+00:002011-11-23T07:16:34.530+00:00In my previous life as a pharmacist, it always use...In my previous life as a pharmacist, it always used to annoy me that I never ever got a lunch break - so I would purposely leave the shop for 10 minutes to chill out a little. But always packed tasty lunches!Liz Nelsonhttp://twitter.com/leanlizzynoreply@blogger.com