Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Bicycles, Sweat, and Showers

We are pleased to note that many employees are biking to work. However this is not without problems.

Although a real plus from an energy standpoint this has resulted in a heavy usage on company showers.  As a result of long lines, many employees end up being late to work. (One obvious requirement here is for employees to plan their bike and shower time appropriately,)

Adding additional showers is cost prohibitive.  One suggestion is that we double up---taking showers together. This innovative idea is now under consideration by management. 

Another suggestion is that employees shower every other day----using the last digit of their social security number---odd numbers on Monday, even on Tuesday...and so on. This has possibilities as long as employees remain in their cubicles on days they don't shower. (Office restrictions on the use of perfume and deodorant won't apply on those days.)

As a final note management will facilitate movement  by turning off the associated water heaters which will limit time in the showers and cut down our energy costs. This will also  get people back to work on time.

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