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Wow my employer is absolutely stupid at times

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DisgruntledVirus

Lifer
So at our weekly team meeting (which is a waste of an hour but hey whatever), we were told by one of our 3 managers (yes we have 3) that effective immediately:

1: we are no longer allowed to make lighting requests (dimming/brightening of lights and such)

2: have lamps at our desk (some people think it is too dark in here, others think too bright) because it's a "fire hazard" and

3: nor change the blinds to block light (we can raise/lower them, but not change their pitch. The issue with this is that the sun shines RIGHT into windows until about 11 and then does from 3 until the sun sets) because the windows are "natural light that are part of the design of the building"

So now from about 3pm until I leave (an hour or so) I have the sun shining RIGHT into my eyes creating massively distracting bright light behind and a bit above my monitor.

I hate my job.
 
HR, tell them it's giving you migraines. And that your boss tried to lick your butthole in the bathroom.
 
Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus
So at our weekly team meeting (which is a waste of an hour but hey whatever), we were told by one of our 3 managers (yes we have 3) that effective immediately:

1: we are no longer allowed to make lighting requests (dimming/brightening of lights and such)

2: have lamps at our desk (some people think it is too dark in here, others think too bright) because it's a "fire hazard" and

3: nor change the blinds to block light (we can raise/lower them, but not change their pitch. The issue with this is that the sun shines RIGHT into windows until about 11 and then does from 3 until the sun sets) because the windows are "natural light that are part of the design of the building"

So now from about 3pm until I leave (an hour or so) I have the sun shining RIGHT into my eyes creating massively distracting bright light behind and a bit above my monitor.

I hate my job.
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Get a doctors note saying the light is bad for your eyes. Problem solved.
 
Considering the current unemployment rate, I'm relatively certain there are many people willing to submit themselves to direct sunlight in order to get a paycheck every week.

Are you in a business casual/formal environment and cannot wear a hat?
 
Originally posted by: Ns1
Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus
So at our weekly team meeting (which is a waste of an hour but hey whatever), we were told by one of our 3 managers (yes we have 3) that effective immediately:

1: we are no longer allowed to make lighting requests (dimming/brightening of lights and such)

2: have lamps at our desk (some people think it is too dark in here, others think too bright) because it's a "fire hazard" and

3: nor change the blinds to block light (we can raise/lower them, but not change their pitch. The issue with this is that the sun shines RIGHT into windows until about 11 and then does from 3 until the sun sets) because the windows are "natural light that are part of the design of the building"

So now from about 3pm until I leave (an hour or so) I have the sun shining RIGHT into my eyes creating massively distracting bright light behind and a bit above my monitor.

I hate my job.
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Get a doctors note saying the light is bad for your eyes. Problem solved.
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^^ This. Then sue them. Because that's the American way.
 
Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus
So at our weekly team meeting (which is a waste of an hour but hey whatever), we were told by one of our 3 managers (yes we have 3) that effective immediately:

1: we are no longer allowed to make lighting requests (dimming/brightening of lights and such)

2: have lamps at our desk (some people think it is too dark in here, others think too bright) because it's a "fire hazard" and

3: nor change the blinds to block light (we can raise/lower them, but not change their pitch. The issue with this is that the sun shines RIGHT into windows until about 11 and then does from 3 until the sun sets) because the windows are "natural light that are part of the design of the building"

So now from about 3pm until I leave (an hour or so) I have the sun shining RIGHT into my eyes creating massively distracting bright light behind and a bit above my monitor.

I hate my job.
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Only 3? Hmm, I am part of a contact center that answers calls from members of a credit union. They have me doing 2nd level support for our Online Banking section, since I work two sides of the contact center I have more than three bosses. Hmmm let me count on my fingers.....I have 7 bosses over me. The Contact Center Manager and Asst Manager along with our Call Quality guy who also doubles as a back-up manager. Our back-office manager and assistant manager, the Contact Center trainer who doubles as a manager when needed along with the Vice President who sits in our area.

We cant adjust the temperature in the area without inquiring to managers, but I like that since we have a couple of women who get cold even though its 78 in here.....and want to jack the heat on in the summer ugh
 
Originally posted by: Izusaga
Considering the current unemployment rate, I'm relatively certain there are many people willing to submit themselves to direct sunlight in order to get a paycheck every week.

Are you in a business casual/formal environment and cannot wear a hat?
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Business casual, and no hats.

Yeah I'm happy about a paycheck (although it barely pays the bills, I have gotten a pay decrease from when I've started, and thats not taking into account inflation or minimum wage increases either), but still the blinds part is absolutely stupid as hell.
 
Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus
Originally posted by: Izusaga
Considering the current unemployment rate, I'm relatively certain there are many people willing to submit themselves to direct sunlight in order to get a paycheck every week.

Are you in a business casual/formal environment and cannot wear a hat?
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Business casual, and no hats.

Yeah I'm happy about a paycheck (although it barely pays the bills, I have gotten a pay decrease from when I've started, and thats not taking into account inflation or minimum wage increases either), but still the blinds part is absolutely stupid as hell.
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Classic poor management. I had a manager like that.
 
Sabotage the blinds in the managers' offices.

Mess with their lamps. to make the room too dark, too bright, or to add a headache-inducing flicker.

It's the American way!
 
Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus
So at our weekly team meeting (which is a waste of an hour but hey whatever), we were told by one of our 3 managers (yes we have 3) that effective immediately:

1: we are no longer allowed to make lighting requests (dimming/brightening of lights and such)

2: have lamps at our desk (some people think it is too dark in here, others think too bright) because it's a "fire hazard" and

3: nor change the blinds to block light (we can raise/lower them, but not change their pitch. The issue with this is that the sun shines RIGHT into windows until about 11 and then does from 3 until the sun sets) because the windows are "natural light that are part of the design of the building"

So now from about 3pm until I leave (an hour or so) I have the sun shining RIGHT into my eyes creating massively distracting bright light behind and a bit above my monitor.

I hate my job.
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put up one of these at your desk 😀

they never mentioned about having excessively sized material on your desk now.
 
you could also just wear sunglasses. Since some people dont want to be a bother, in some of our areas in the Contact Center I see people wearing sunglasses that have their areas facing a window, funny to see them walk around after the sun is no longer in the way still wearing their sunglasses. Reminds me of going to those dark clubs and people wearing their sunglasses like its bright.
 
Originally posted by: LinuxIdiot
you could also just wear sunglasses. Since some people dont want to be a bother, in some of our areas in the Contact Center I see people wearing sunglasses that have their areas facing a window, funny to see them walk around after the sun is no longer in the way still wearing their sunglasses. Reminds me of going to those dark clubs and people wearing their sunglasses like its bright.
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For what it is worth, it is really common to wear sunglasses at all times when you are out shopping or something in the west....
 
I did some work in a building where they didn't allow any power strips.

If you needed another outlet, you had to put in to have the electricians install a new one for you.

If they found a power strip they would unplug anything attached to it and take the strip.

Nothing powered was allowed unless it was issued to you (or at least approved) by the building management.

It was a strange environment... I got to know the electricians by name since my team was installing scanners and 2nd monitors... we needed a lot of extra outlets. lol
 
Easy solution. Wear sunglasses at your desk. See if they get the hint, or send a memo that you now can't wear sunglasses while inside.
 
Wow that's pretty stupid.

I would go the doctor note route. If you actually DO get headaches then it's a bonus. Bring prescription meds and make sure they are visible and make it known what they are for.
 
Buy a black poster board. Set it up at your cube so that it blocks the sun.

Problem solved.
 
Does OSHA cover lighting? It might...

😉

/edit: Oh, and everyone with pale skin should complain that the sun will give them skin cancer, and insist that the company sign an agreement to pay for any future medical bills associated with melanoma, or provide free unlimited sunscreen.
 
Originally posted by: jagec
Does OSHA cover lighting? It might...

😉

/edit: Oh, and everyone with pale skin should complain that the sun will give them skin cancer, and insist that the company sign an agreement to pay for any future medical bills associated with melanoma, or provide free unlimited sunscreen.
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osha does cover lighting, had a simular issue at a location and when someone complained to OSHA, they had to increase lighting.
 
You have no idea how many people complain about lights and temperature. All of you lazy fscks need to get to work and stop bitching.
 
The temps in my office vary day to day. Somrtimes it is almost 90 other days a balmy 65. The only 'rule' we have is that you can't bring in a loaded weapon unless you have a ccw even though most offices have shotguns on the wall.
 
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