Ricky Anderson: Field Notes From The Office

Field Notes From The Office

I noticed the microwave in the breakroom at work didn't have the time set. It doesn't flash 12:00; it's just blank. It's been that way for years since no one has ever bothered to set the time. So I thought it might be nice to finally get that done while I waited for my coffee to brew.

I set the clock to 2:30, because I figured a good way to start the day would be in the afternoon.

I love the cleaning crew at my work. They do a great job. I'm sure this would be a pretty gnarly place without them. I don't mean to complain; I'm simply confused how every evening, without fail, they manage to clean the men's rooms on all six floors at the exact same time (from 5 to 7, which is when I leave). Is this even physically possible, or are they just playing a joke on me? There's been an evening or two where I've seriously had to consider leaving a present in the parking lot.

I think Jim should be the new boss.

What's going on at your place of business? Who should take over for Michael?
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Sgt. Wolverine · 723 weeks ago

I think either Ray Romano or James Spader would make a good replacement. Both their characters were hilarious. ("Stop trying to figure me out!" "I already have.")

Also: are you sure you didn't set the microwave to 2:30am?

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Ricky Anderson 96p · 723 weeks ago

Spader over Romano any day!

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russiwu 59p · 723 weeks ago

I agree about Jim, but the episodes following should have been held until next year. The job search episode seemed a bit anticlimactic.

You should check to see if the custodians all carry handhelds. Maybe when one sees you move, they call out your codename (listen for animal names and either the color "yellow" or "brown") and rush to clean the bathrooms.

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Ricky Anderson 96p · 723 weeks ago

I thought you were a genius for figuring it out, but then it occurred to me that you're probably organizing the whole thing.

I guess that makes you an evil genius.

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atuck 29p · 723 weeks ago

work is going on over here. I just got back from vacation and already swamped again...

I think Jim would be a good choice.

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Ricky Anderson 96p · 723 weeks ago

You always pay twice for vacations, right?

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Some Guy · 723 weeks ago

It takes you two hours to leave?

I thought my computer took a long time to shut down, but that two minutes seems insignificant now.

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Ricky Anderson 96p · 723 weeks ago

Yes, I'm that slow.

Most folks leave at five, but I hang around until 7 or so because Jana and I carpool and that's when I go pick her up.

That's the time I make up these stupid posts. You're welcome.