When I was a younger man I thought having your own office was the pinnacle of success. In China I attained this level of grandeur. I could shut the door and eliminate countless distractions.
Ya baby, livin’ large.
All good things come to an end. Like the rest of the world the economic crisis is being felt in China. My office and the teachers’ bullpen area are being downsized. Air conditioning is expensive, and the room is huge.
I never had my own office before. Well, I did, when I was self-employed. Having an office you pay for isn’t quite the same as earning one.
I never used the office. My pinnacle of success was a dusty repository of junk. My main desk is in the bullpen with the rest of the teachers. I was closer to the action (and far less elitist) hangin’ with the crew. From February to June 2008 I used the room a total of three days: For interviews, and writing HR memos, disciplinary notices, and assorted semi-confidential stuff. Now it is gone.
Boo hoo, woe is me. My success and status, my personal worth and professional reputation are in tatters. I am a king without a throne, a dog without a bone, a cat without a squeaky toy mouse, corn chips without salsa, eggs without bacon, bread without butter, etc.
Wish me luck, as I relinquish my unused fortress of solitude.
Sounds like as good a reason as any to uncork the Bushmills and cue up a Corey Hart song to me… 😉
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Ron: I hope you’re not bashing Corey Hart. He was an idol during my youth. Sunglasses at Night: Classic.
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Nah Stevo, I like Corey Hart Now had I suggested Loverboy, that would’ve been a shot… 🙂
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Poor, Stevo with no place to hide.
Very cool pic. Where is it?
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Ron: He was one of the first with spiked-hair and earrings. An inspiration for my later appearance.
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Shawn: Indeed. I’ll have to hide in my classroom. The photo was a license free one, not sure of the specifics – Italy somewhere, I think.
Stevo | China´s last blog post..Out on the street, er, down the hall
Poor poor Stevo !
I have come to wish you luck and boo hoo I wish I had the same luck !!
And heyy !! you changed the title ??
At least it wasn’t a corner office.
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Cuckoo: Maybe you will.
Craig: Good point.
You’re going to make it through this crisis, Steve.
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Jackie: I hope you’re right. hehe
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Although short-lived, at least you had an office.
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I remember my first great office. Looking out high above Sunset Boulevard, it made me feel like I had arrived. I would sometimes sit and think about how I got there. My office now consists of a small prefab desk and a hard chair with stark white walls and this old laptop. Funny thing, I am happier now than then.
Everything changes huh?