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Permalink Reply by Adrian Miranda on January 2, 2013 at 11:20pm

That is a good reason for cell phones, I have never worked in a group where so many people commuted to work. However we are not restricted from long distant calls either but good point.

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Permalink Reply by Christopher M. Bartone on January 3, 2013 at 8:25am

Another reason is that in some places (such as where my wife works), you might not be able to call a cell phone from the office phones for some reason.  The system won't let you dial one.

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Permalink Reply by Adrian Miranda on January 3, 2013 at 5:33pm

Another valid point, however since i am not in either of these situations I still have no need to have it at my desk.  Guess as usual the situation dictates, however I bekueve that above 95% of people have cell phones at their desks out of preference, and as earlier mentioned it is only a preference of mine not to have it at my desk.

 

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Permalink Reply by The Earl of Essex on January 4, 2013 at 4:07pm

I think I need to clarify something that I didnt make clear in my post.  Its not like this is my 1st job in an office.  I've worked for the company for over 5 years and for the last 2 years I've worked from home exclusively.

I just earned a promotion that requires me to go back into the office full time.  My direct supervisor is a Director now so this isnt a $5 per hour gig here.

I was just looking to see if you guys keep anything unusual at your desks or anything that you think would help others through their day etc.

Hope this helps steer the conversation

 

Thanks for all your replies though

 

 

 

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Carl Monster on January 4, 2013 at 4:15pm

I would be careful on bringing in anything you (or anyone) would consider "unusual" till you are there for awhile.
I would stick to the basics.
Leave the taxidermy at home for now.

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Permalink Reply by The Earl of Essex on January 14, 2013 at 8:26pm

damn, I guess I should take back the stripper pole and the novelty nazi stormtrooper bobblehead then,

 

I blame political correctness

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Permalink Reply by Native Son on January 15, 2013 at 9:10am

I do have a couple of unusual group photos of a state Highway Patrol gig from around 1930.  The guys, including a great-uncle, were flown by the Army to the airfield...so they're in full uniform and wearing parachutes.

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Permalink Reply by The Earl of Essex on January 16, 2013 at 10:48am

Sounds like a great conversation piece,

I do have a collection of photographs my grandfather gave me that he bought from a French photographer when his shipped docked somewhere during WW2 that shows Austrailian soldiers being 'arrested' by German troops.

Nothing that I would put at my desk but still a piece of history I have stored away.  Due to the fact that they lost, you dont see many examples of photos showing them actually while they had the uuper hand etc

 

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Permalink Reply by Slacker on January 16, 2013 at 5:57pm

I'm a minimalist and like my desk clean each day when I come in.

Office supplies: Pen holder, envelopes, stamps, notepad, a good pen, a pencil, highlighter or 2, phone charger. Padfolio for meetings.

Personal items: Shoe shine kit, Aspirin, Band Aids, Photos, a can of soup, plastic bowl and a spoon in case you have to lunch at the desk unexpectedly. Extra $20 (a 10, a 5 and some 1's). Change holder. Water bottle. Napkins. Lysol spray.

Optional: Wireless keyboard/mouse. I put mine in a desk drawer when not in use for 3 reasons. 1. Gives me extra desk space. 2. Keeps people from camping at my desk while I'm gone. 3. Neat, clean appearance.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Harding on May 22, 2013 at 4:29am

I like a minimalist approach as well: apart from the computer (and necessary cords/ports/etc to plug accessories in) I go for a couple of pens, some paper to scribble on, a filing tray to hold current work, and perhaps one personal item to cheer me up.

My jaw drops when I visit other offices and see papers everywhere. It just screams out that the person is disorganised and (whether rightly or wrongly) unreliable.

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Permalink Reply by Michael1359 on June 2, 2013 at 5:18pm

Me too.

Two pens, one highlighter, computer, vertical three-level tray, one desk drawer with files, and that's about it. Paper gets filed in a back office as soon as it is looked it, which is usually same day. Most everything is electronic, and backed-up on the server. 

I do have my cellphone at my desk, and don't see a big deal about that. In my business, much of it is conducted on the cell phone, so it is essential for me. I don't have any personal photos, college degree, or anything like that on my desk or wall.

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