The Temperature Tug-of-War: An Open Letter to My Fellow Office Workers
- Beverly Ramirez
- Feb 21, 2023
- 1 min read
Dear Fellow Office Workers,
I'm writing this letter to address a serious issue that's been plaguing our workplace for far too long – the eternal struggle to find the perfect temperature.
Now, I know we all have different preferences when it comes to the thermostat. Some of us like it hot, some of us like it cold, and some of us are apparently reptiles who are completely indifferent to temperature.
But here's the thing – we can't all have it our way. We can't just keep cranking the thermostat up and down every five minutes to suit our personal preferences. It's not only a huge waste of energy, but it's also incredibly frustrating for everyone else in the office.
I mean, have you ever tried to type with frozen fingers? Or had a meeting with a client while sweating through your shirt? It's not a good look, people.
So, in the interest of promoting a more harmonious workplace, I propose a compromise. Let's set the thermostat to a reasonable temperature – say, 72 degrees – and then we'll all just have to deal with it. No more playing tug-of-war with the thermostat. No more passive-aggressive notes on the fridge. Just a nice, comfortable office environment where we can all focus on our work without worrying about turning into human popsicles or spontaneously combusting.
I know it won't be easy, but I have faith in us. We can do this. We can overcome our personal temperature preferences and work together to create a more productive, less sweaty, less shivery office. Together, we can achieve the perfect temperature.
Sincerely,
Your Fellow Office Drone