the heat is off...

[jdubbs32584]

I don't think you should have to put up with conditions like that but if you do, you could try this:



http://www.target.com/Toasty-Toes-Heated-Footrest-Black/dp/B0013V6PDG/sr=1-17/qid=1226433011/ref=sr_1_17/186-9216200-6150855?ie=UTF8&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=1038576&rh=k%3Aheater&page=5

[wbeck257]

I'm not trying to be insensative, but "conditions like that" ?!?

She is still inside. I bet you if it is 50 in there it is a hell of a lot colder outside.
And there are plenty of people that have to work outside.

Yeah, it sucks, but it could be a hell of a lot worse.


Get some warm coffee, wear a coat, grab a blanket and keep moving.

[Buckethead]

I'm no HR manager, but I'd say that providing adequate facilities for you to do your work is the responsibility of the employer.

As long as you're not going to get too far behind (and the monkeys aren't going to fling too much poo without you there) I say you're justified.

But that's just me.

[mitt]

what are the rules regarding that?
is it legitimate to stay home? or am i required to make myself warm by bringing a space heater in?

A lot of business actually forbid space heaters - risk of fire.  Their insurance mandates it.

mitt

[jdubbs32584]

I'm not trying to be insensative, but "conditions like that" ?!?

She is still inside. I bet you if it is 50 in there it is a hell of a lot colder outside.
And there are plenty of people that have to work outside.

Yeah, it sucks, but it could be a hell of a lot worse.


Get some warm coffee, wear a coat, grab a blanket and keep moving.

its all relative to a person's job. her job is not a construction worker's job that keeps her moving.

i didn't say it was the worst thing ever and she should sue or anything. christ.

[TiNi]

if i could be moving around i would... right now i'm retouching some large photographs for a trade show because someone else called in 

if i wanted to work outside i'd be a landscaper 

[T]

You could do what we do. Wear long johns underneath sweats or jeans, wear a down vest, walk around with blankets draped over your shoulders and wear a hat and 2 or 3 pairs of socks. It works. 

[TiNi]

You could do what we do. Wear long johns underneath sweats or jeans, wear a down vest, walk around with blankets draped over your shoulders and wear a hat and 2 or 3 pairs of socks. It works. 

thanks for the advice t

today i am wearing
wool slacks
a wool sweater with a cotton jersey underneath
wool knee socks
boots
a faux rabbit vest with hood
and gloves

i'm still cold 

i really don't know what else i could wear other than my ski clothes that is warmer 

[Bick]

The old condo wouldn't turn the heat on until Oct 20.  Oil filled space heaters are relatively efficient.

Get a small space heater for under your desk.  Use it until someone tells you that you can't.

[T]

Have your boss spill hot coffee on you?

[TiNi]

Have your boss spill hot coffee on you?

bwaaaaaaahahahaaha 

i keep microwaving the same mug of hot water to keep my fingers from freezing 

sorry if this is coming across as me being a whiner, but it's jut one more thing to add to my list of "i hate this place lately"...

[Popeye the Sailor]

I would go home. Seriously. It's not worth it.

[TiNi]

I would go home. Seriously. It's not worth it.

what? listening to me whine? 

[Popeye the Sailor]

what? listening to me whine? 

I just don't like your boss 

[TiNi]

I just don't like your boss 

me either... he's a total jackass! and i just saw that he's got a space heater in his office 

if it's still off tomorrow, i'm staying home.
but, it takes me 45 min. to get to work...
so if i wait until someone's in the office to ask if the heat is on,
i'll be wicked late...

...right now, i don't really care.