Like most positions, there are a few cool bonuses to the job that I currently hold.
- First of all, my direct boss is never around.
He essentially wants me to run the company for him, and to leave him uninvolved unless there’s a really big issue. Secondly, I don’t have a rigid schedule and get to start whenever I show up each day. That means I miss a ton of traffic and never have to set disturbing alarms in the morning. Lastly, I just so happened to be seated right next to the thermostat in the office when I do show up for work. I cannot express to you how crucial this has been for my continued happiness within the company. You see, while it sounds like I have a totally easy gig, I can get pretty hot under the collar around that place when the usual shenanigans are happening. It seems cool not to ever see your boss – but when you’re brand new to the position, it’s actually quite a heated debate about whether or not this is a good idea. That’s why I often find myself getting all hot and bothered as I sit at my desk at work, taking confusing direction from all channels except my actual supervisor. As my frustration grows, so does my internal body temperature, I swear. I literally begin heating up and sweating through my shirt as the confusion grows each afternoon. That’s when I’m more grateful than ever before to have access to the indoor air temperature control over my desk each day. As the pressure and temperature grow, at least the indoor air temperature can stay mellow and low.