I went for a tour of my office on Thursday. I’d been putting it off for a while due to the fact that several of my coworkers and at least two of the building’s security guards tested positive for COVID. But, I was assured that professional cleaning and disinfecting was done and so I made arrangements with my boss to have a socially distant tour.
First stop on the tour? My office. That’s right, I have my own office.
It’s big. Real big. And it’s all mine. There’s a wrap-around desk, a wardrobe, cupboard storage and a table/seating area. There’s also a giant west-facing window with a view of the city skyline. Given that we’re on a high floor, I reckon the sunsets will be pretty spectacular as we head into fall and our staff actually goes back to working in the office.
It was a very surreal moment for me. I’ve never had an office before. In the decade I’ve been working, I’ve been had board-room tables, a reception desk, a desk-sized cubicle in the middle of the lobby. Never an office. Offices were always reserved for the men. And now, I have an office.I have four walls. A door. A cork board and a white board! It’s the small things but they mean so much. I wanted to cry when I sat down at my desk and spun around in my chair. I also wanted to take a bunch of pictures of every square inch of the office. Given that my boss was watching me, though, I chose to not do either.
The entire office is quite a maze. Lots of hallways, a maze of offices, a classroom for when we host professional development workshops (when there isn’t a global pandemic). There’s even a games room! A room with a pinball game and a Foosball table and a few other arcade games. The building even has a private gym for tenants… not that it’s open right now. But, it’s still a cool perk.
As I was leaving I told my boss that I was excited to get into my new office in September (COVID Permitting) and do a lot of great work in there. I said that I’d never had an office before and that I’d never worked in an office with this many amenities or luxuries before.
They smiled and said ‘Welcome to corporate, kid’.
It was a cool day for me. And, I guess I have a lot to look forward to (COVID permitting). I might like this corporate world after all…
That’s so exciting to hear! Wishing you the best.
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Thank you β€
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Whoa an office! Super cool! I imagined a Suits kind of office with glass walls and very fancy furniture on top of that amazing view you described. Congratulations!
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Most of the walls are glass. It’s not quite as fancy as Suits though. I still love it as though it were!
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All those posts where you worried and fraught over not finding a job and now you have this one that you love along with an apartment that you adore. Such a sweet story. Proud of you.
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If only that girl knew what was coming her way!
Thank you for this β€
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Remember it for next time V π
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PTL! Congrats on your job, V! Congrats on an office of your own! π
Praying for your days ahead, and or a hedge of protection for you and your coworkers!
Looking forward to all of those awesome sunset/sunrise pics!
God loves you! β€
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Thank you so much, my dear β€
You're such a sweet soul. I really appreciated reading this the other night. It brought a smile to my face.
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Praise God for bringing you a smile! π
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This is so cool, and I’m excited for you. Well done,and it’s hardly surprising, you work very hard, and deserve this office!
Best wishes to you, the class ceiling gets another knock from a well deserving woman! Games room though, how ‘boyish’.
Never mind, you’ll be there and you will rock your office, when the time comes!
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There’s a lot of programmers in our office and, much like their stereotypical portrayal on TV, they love their games. And the fridges filled with energy drinks. I think the CEO keeps them happy because he knows he needs their happy genius for the company to be a success! lol
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Yes, a good boss keeps his workers happy.
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Wooohoooo!! ππ
take care thou’
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Thank you!
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“They smiled and said βWelcome to corporate, kidβ.”
Hahaha!! That’s amazing, like out of a movie.
Indeed corporate places can bring big benefits. The drawbacks (if there are any) depend on how well it is managed and the company culture. But it can definitely be done well. Mercedes F1 team is a great example of this :).
How incredible that you’re in your own office high up a city tower!! No wonder it’s surreal, after spending your winter in your small town family home π. Congratulations for everything!
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It is quite a stark difference from spending the winter in a basement bedroom of a small town. Onward and upward! It is possible if you just keep going!
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Basement bedroom, too! Jeez, no wonder you were depressed π. Yeah that really is! Wow. Tens of metres above ground now instead of beneath.
And thanks for the encouragement, it really is :).
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Congratulations! This really made my weekend. I am so happy that good things can and do happen even during these challenging times. (Of course, you worked so, so hard to achieve this and no one deserves it more than youβ€οΈ) This also motivates me to “keep giving it my all” and keep hope π Thank you for sharing.
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Thank You β€ Keep giving it your all. Keep going! Things will fall into place β€
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Thank *you* my friend. I really feel sincerity in your words. It means a lot.
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Great to hear! I love how the guy drops the line about joining corporate America. It must feel great to have things falling into place after so much hard work! You deserve the best!
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It’s a weird feeling but it’s definitely something I’m soooo thankful for. β€
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Your post just made this ex-corporate kid, who had that kind of experience a time or two so happy for you! Enjoy all the fruits of your hard work because it was YOU that got you there! Have fun and be safe.
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Thank you so much for saying this β€
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Congratulations!! It is always nice to read good news. Stay safe.
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Thank you β€
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You obviously deserve it.
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I don’t know if I deserve it, but I’m definitely going to appreciate it! β€
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Way to go V!
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Thank you β€
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I’m smiling ear to ear while reading this! I’m so excited for you, what an amazing feeling of accomplishment!! You’ve arrived V and I couldn’t be happier for you. So much love and continued blessings for you!
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Thank you β€
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Iβve been in Corp for a long time. Enjoy the perks some of them are very nice
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Thank You β€
It's going to take some getting used too. But it's a nice feeling!
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How fabulous your own office, a games room, sounds like a wonderful company. How life has changed for the better, so very happy for you. Those 100 of 1000 of job applications paid off, you got the right one , and the right one got you.
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That’s soo right. It was all worth it in the long run. Thank You β€
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So awesome you get your own office; that’s honestly the dream for a lot of employees, even in corporate! Hope you continue to enjoy your new jobs, and keep us updated on the journey. π
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Thank you, Rebecca!
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That sounds amazing! Good for you! Now if only this pandemic would go away and we could get on with things…
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Hoping that things calm down eventually, with the least amount of people getting sick possible.
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It sounds like a great job! It’s nice to see that things are going well for you π
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Thank You β€ I'm feeling pretty lucky and pretty blessed these days!
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So super proud of you!! Congrats! You so deserve this!
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Thank you β€
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I wish I had your job. Congrats
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Thank you β€ I'm feeling pretty blessed these days!
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Congrats! And enjoy come SeptemberππΌ
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Thank you β€
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This result must be worth all the rejects. Congratulations!!
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If only the girl I was then knew the girl I could be!
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You have an amazing office. I’m so envy yet happy for you at the same time. Good luck, V! ππ
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Thank you β€
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Wow, it sounds amazing V. Not that I like heights but I’m sure I could get used to that big window π
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There’s something about a city skyline that makes you feel like all the heights are okay!
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Congrats! I’ve always kind of dreamed of having an office one day too.
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Manifest what you want into a reality!
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Thanks. I’ll see what I can do.
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Congrats!!!
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Thank you!
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Omg I’m soooo happy for you! You deserve the best
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