To the left is the most abusrd side effect of this remodel at work. Apparently they think we're gigantic idiots. Either that or a legitimately gigantic idiot had some trouble getting through this new doorway. In any event, it's been the subject of much observation among my co-workers and I. You see, this door leads into our workfloor from a relatively secure but slightly public area. It requires no security badge to unlock. You just: (that's right...) Turn handle. Pull door open. VOILA! You're in.From the other side? Not so much. Indeed, I must use to security badge to get myself out of my work area but not to get in it. This way, you see, the shooter will be forced to press the emergency push-bar on the door. Oh, I didn't mention that it doesn't have a handle and that whether or not you badge in, pushing said bar triggers a silent alarm? My bad. No wait - that would be someone else's. They've put a sign on that side of the door (sadly, I neglected to capture that one) asking that nobody press the bar. Most people do anyhow. Some - horrror! - don't even badge out. They just push and go. The Keystone Cops at our security desk have given up trying to stop us. They're too busy with crossword puzzles and hassling people who have worked in the buidling for a quarter of a century for ID while letting members mill about the lobby without glancing at them.
In slightly related news, my work holiday party is Saturday night at the Disneyland Hotel. I am taking The Princess, as is only right, since she got me into Disneyland for hers. Ever the generous girl, she's getting me in again on Saturday before I make an ass out of myself by Karaoke-ing something over the top in front of my co-workers. The Carpenters' "Superstar" comes to mind, but we'll see.
Tomorrow's the 9th. Jeez, I guess I should start shopping for those folks I have to ship presents to. Hmph. Maybe I'll just send a card and say, "What?!?! The money must have fallen out!!!" when they ask why no gift.
Later,
J.
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3 comments:
Wait... Do I pull the handle and then turn the handle? Or do I push the door and turn the knob?
Damn... I wish the sign numbered those steps...
Too funny.
Thank goodness they explained that I would have never been able to make it into work without the pictorial instructions. Maybe that would be a good excuse to skip work for me. Thanks for the idea J, I will simply said I didn't know how to work the door.
Have fun at the Holiday party. I would love to see you liquored up screaming "Rainy Days and Mondays" in your best Karen Carpenter voice.
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