I have never, ever worked anywhere where the boss decided it was a good idea to have an office pet. Some offices have aquariums, but that’s always just a decoration for clients or customers. However, over the past few years (while I’ve been working from home), many office managers are exploring ways to make the workday more pleasant for their staff. Whether this is to increase production or to make employees deal better with the fact that they haven’t had a raise in years is anyone’s guess. If you decide to try this, your best bets are aquarium fish or a cat. Don’t opt for an alligator snapping turtle. (via Tastefully Offensive)
When I was working on the Air Staff in the Pentagon years ago, our office pet was Smedley, the Staff Rat. He was a life-sized black plastic rat that someone had brought in as a joke Halloween decoration, and he sat in the middle of the table at staff meetings. On holidays, we dressed him appropriately (Santa hat at Christmas, for example). At the Pentagon, you find your humor where you can.
When I was working on the Air Staff in the Pentagon years ago, our office pet was Smedley, the Staff Rat. He was a life-sized black plastic rat that someone had brought in as a joke Halloween decoration, and he sat in the middle of the table at staff meetings. On holidays, we dressed him appropriately (Santa hat at Christmas, for example). At the Pentagon, you find your humor where you can.
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