Today was the last day before a 4 day weekend. It was fairly nice to get some work done in a less that fully populated office. The funny thing happend at 1:15. I was working in one of our studios across the building, then returned to my office.
I should probably first explain that our office area is laid out in 2 “wings”, with a few other offices in between. I work in the South wing.
As I returned to my office, I passed our Sr. Vice President, who had his coat on, and appeared to be heading out the door. I noticed that he had just turned out all the lights in our wing (with the exception of my office). Everyone in my wing had gone home for the weekend, a bit early.
I guess that was the right thing to do. I certainly didn’t need those lights. The light coming in through the offices of those lucky enough to get a window, was more than enough to light my way to my door. And my office was certainly well lit.
It just messed up the rest of my day. As I walked to and from my office, I felt as though I were there after hours. Never mind that I had to pass the receptionist and even said “hi” to her each time; it still felt as though I should be home with my family.
I don’t know that it had an adverse effect (or is it affect) on my work. In fact, I may have even gotten it done quicker. It just messed with my head, and made me want to head out sooner than I should.
I probably would have left early too, had I not realized (about 15 minutes after the “Light Incident”), that my 4 day weekend actually meant 6 days out of the office. I am taking a company trip (to sunny Iowa) on Monday and Tuesday. That meant that Wednesday deadlines were now, virtually, tomorrow. That gave me plenty to do in my last 3 1/2 hours of work. It also showed me many creative ways to multi-task.
That doesn’t mean I got it all done. It just means no one will notice until Thursday…
Perhaps it is self centered of me to think you have any interest in my work day, but hey… this is my blog and I am too cheap to buy a diary.
I understand the feeling