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I dont think I ever stated my "ideal" temp, I stated what is tolerable to me as I am aware that I work in a building with others so compromise is a must When

by syshum 8y ago

I dont think I ever stated my "ideal" temp, I stated what is tolerable to me as I am aware that I work in a building with others so compromise is a must When I have my own office with my own AC Zone/Controls it would be set to 62 Degrees. That is a significant difference from 78. My current office building has shared zones and sets the AC at about 73, it is bearable most days provided I do not need to do anything more than use my computer, even then I have a desk fan blowing air at me continually while at my desk. I am not however sweating or overly uncomfortable, the fan is able to mitigate 90% of my comfort. However it does not take much physical work in that environment to push me over the edge in to sweating. as to "accommodate attire appropriate for the temperature" the thing is some people might like wearing shorts, sandals, and a beach shirt to work, I do not even own these things. I don't wear suits, but I wear long pants, I wear a button down shirt and that is it. I do not believe an office environment should look like everyone is going to the beach. I am sure that is old fashioned thinking however, i believe Professionals should dress professionally.

tangentspace 8y ago
I've worked in a number of professional environments, and attire ranged from steel-toed work boots and rugged clothes covered with mud, to full suit-and-tie, and a range of in-betweens (but never beach gear). So I never associated attire with professionalism per se, although it is important to wear something suitable to the task at hand. What has not been so variable are things I'd consider more core aspects of professional behavior: * caring deeply about customer needs and expectations, exercising grit, determination, and ingenuity to satisfy them * understanding business concerns like cost management and delivering value to both investors and customers, striking a balance between competing demands * understanding and caring about teammates, working effectively with a team to achieve above 2 objectives. maintaining a solution oriented mindset. Here's how I might apply my interpretation of professionalism to the hypothetical situation that you were a capable coworker at Weber Thompson who felt uncomfortable due to the approximately 16 degree temperature excess on a hot day: propose partitioning off a space and installing air conditioning there for those who want it. I don't see any inherent technical obstacles or insurmountable business concerns in that solution. It would balance the desires of some employees for connection with outside air, without causing discomfort to others who for one reason or another have a different preference. Customers might appreciate the flexibility to make the space suitable for a wider variety of preferences, and ask if we can do the same for them.

by syshum 8y ago

tangentspace 8y ago

I've worked in a number of professional environments, and attire ranged from steel-toed work boots and rugged clothes covered with mud, to full suit-and-tie, and a range of in-betweens (but never beach gear). So I never associated attire with professionalism per se, although it is important to wear something suitable to the task at hand. What has not been so variable are things I'd consider more core aspects of professional behavior: * caring deeply about customer needs and expectations, exercising grit, determination, and ingenuity to satisfy them * understanding business concerns like cost management and delivering value to both investors and customers, striking a balance between competing demands * understanding and caring about teammates, working effectively with a team to achieve above 2 objectives. maintaining a solution oriented mindset. Here's how I might apply my interpretation of professionalism to the hypothetical situation that you were a capable coworker at Weber Thompson who felt uncomfortable due to the approximately 16 degree temperature excess on a hot day: propose partitioning off a space and installing air conditioning there for those who want it. I don't see any inherent technical obstacles or insurmountable business concerns in that solution. It would balance the desires of some employees for connection with outside air, without causing discomfort to others who for one reason or another have a different preference. Customers might appreciate the flexibility to make the space suitable for a wider variety of preferences, and ask if we can do the same for them.