"Chair Issue"

Boy oh boy, there are some really amusing and sometimes infuriating things that happen at work. This was kind of a combination of both. This was my favorite "office happening" this week, so far. My initial email is in green, and the response below it. And by "guest chair" I am referring to a chair that EVERYONE that sits in a cube has that is meant for visitors or people that need to come and sit and train or whatever. Just like one would have chairs in their office. So I came in on Monday morning and mine was gone. And so were the others with in our dept. But NO WHERE ELSE.

Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 8:12 AM

To: Facilities

Subject: Guest Chair

I had a guest chair in my cubicle and now it’s gone this morning. I do use that and need one, is there any way to get it back?

-Heather Smith

The response:

Heather,

I removed the chair as it belongs to the breakroom.Guest chairs are being ordered and distributed as needed when they arrive. Guest chairs will be limited to Director cubes, and Manager cubes that have a staff. Please schedule conference room spacing when needed for side by side meetings until we can supply a guest chair. Unfortunately we are experiencing a chair issue so I am required to supply the areas and people that have a dedicated need.

Kind Regards

"Chair issue"???? Really? A chair issue???? Plus, I've had this chair ever since I've sat in this cube and the person before me as well! Now... I present to you a photo of the breakroom.

I'm not sure, but 8 chairs a row of tables seems like enough to me! Mine was sitting alone, against a wall... rendered useless. So my boss went and got it and brought it back to my cubicle!!

My "venting" chair is back! That could be a good or bad thing... and we'll see how long before it goes missing again!