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Anonymous
Okay, but there are ways to hook up a heater that won't blow a fuse. Perhaps run an industrial extension cord from an area of the building which has enough extra power? Or, use a very low-powered, energy efficient heater? Or, use an extension cord which will turn off instead of blowing the fuse? Come on, people, this is not rocket science. |
Anonymous
| Get a thermometer and put it on your desk (not attached to the window). If it is consistently registering around 62 or below, I think you have a right to insist (politely of course) that you be permitted to use a space heater. I agree with others that there must be heaters and ways to use them without blowing out the electricity. If your office is in the mid-60s or above, wear a heavy sweater, drink hot tea, and suck it up. |
Anonymous
| Feet are resting on a small space heater as we speak... err, type. |
Anonymous
| OP whatever you descide better get moving -- another blast of cold air is due for next week! |
Anonymous
I have a digital vortex Vornado (name brand) and it has never blown a fuse, you can set it to desired temp and when room temp is achieved, heat cuts off and fan stays on. If it is knocked over it shuts off. I bought mine a few years go and it was around $100.00, expensive, but worth every cent. |
Anonymous
| My cubicle is always cold because I sit under the vent. I've complained several times and the response has been to move me to another cubicle. I don't want to do this as I sit by the window and don't feel as closed in as I would feel if I was in the inner cubicles. No space heater allowed either. My solution: fleece blanket, thick stockings that I keep at the desk and add it to the socks I wore from home, a hooded sweatshirt because the cold air also travels from the neck of my top into my body. I also have a pair of gloves which of course make typing difficult. But helps if I'm writing or just clicking the mouse. Sometimes, I look like a homeless person when you come into my cubicle. I don't particularly care since clients don't come there only colleagues. |
Anonymous
| OP, this is the answer to your problems. http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/usb-gadgets/cf6d/ |
Anonymous
| Wear a pretty scarf or shawl. Several of the woman in my office do this to keep their necks warm. Also the electric blanket for the lap sounds good! |
Anonymous
My suggestion of the office manager was not to do something against code, but to ensure everything is okay and is being done to properly heat the space. Basically employees do have certain rights and if the employee can bring in a thermom. and show the office is quite colder than the rest of the space, the employer should do something. There are ways to take care of the problem without violating code, and it's not the responsiblity of her boss to figure that out. He/she is a manager who probably has a job description that does include this kind of thing, where as HR or a facilities manager does really need to take responsibliity. |
Anonymous
| Just a thought: if it's really that intolerable, would you loose the office? Who would take your space if it's so cold for everyone? |
Anonymous
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And will it be sweltering in the summer?
I think it is perfectly within your rights to complain. |
Anonymous
This is AWESOME! I'm always warm, but this is a great idea for my fellow freezing co-workers. |