Office vs. Cube
I found that I have an option to take residence in an empty office where I work. It’s been empty for about a year now. As one of the senior members, I found it odd that I wasn’t asked if I wanted to move into it from my cube. In the past, I have been asked regarding other cubes that are next to the windows, but I’ve always turned them down.
I have the largest cube, and it is quite comfortable. I can see the windows from where I am and it is just across the hall from the team lead. An office would be nice. It’s a status symbol of sorts. It gives the impression that you are important along with seniority.
The office in question does not have any windows. There are not any windows to the outside world or even any that look at the cube farm. There is a bit of privacy I guess. I can even lock the door as I wish to keep my laptop and other possessions safe when I go out to lunch or go home at night.
The team lead has told me that it feels like she is working form a basement in her office. Even the sound of the air can be bothersome at times. Still, she has not opted to move out of the office and into the cube farm.
These are the things that I ponder about.