About two weeks into this whole working with real people
thing, Hawkgirl decided to send me some advice about working in an
office. Rules to live by:
- Get flu shot (maybe a few other shots as well) (I figured she put this first because of my general dislike of germs and bodily fluids).
- Wear comfy shoes to and from work and leave a box under your desk with work shoes and comfy shoes so that you can change often. (Side note: saves on storage space at home AND you are free to purchase new shoes and husbands will never know).
- Comfy clothes are a must. Any kind of pants with stretch and a longer shirt in case of bloating throughout the day!
The comfy shoes and clothing thing has definitely been an issue.
What fits in the morning does not necessarily fit in the afternoon after eating
lunch and definitely becomes an issue if you are stuck sitting in traffic for
an hour on your commute home! I have two pairs of shoes that
essentially go with every outfit stashed in my desk and a pair of runners so I
don’t have to pack runners back and forth (for the gym, another story that
is!). When Hawkgirl sent this advice I assumed she meant shoe box with a
couple of pairs of shoes. She, however, was referring to a bankers box
full of shoes for every season and every possible outfit. She did send a
picture that I was going to post with this but I don’t want to become the agent
for potential marital therapy between the Hawk and her husband. Not
going to go there.
On another note, I met with some of my old co-workers from
my last position and they were very curious as to my level of crazy about my
new commute, working with people and germs. I think I reassured them that
I was still holding my own and had yet to run out of the building
screaming. So far. First outbreak of some animal flu and I am
ordering a hazmat suit on EBay.
