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I managed to lock myself out of the office earlier this year on a work from home day, so no one I worked with was there and my phone / keys were at my desk. We
by war1025 7y ago
I managed to lock myself out of the office earlier this year on a work from home day, so no one I worked with was there and my phone / keys were at my desk.
We're in an office park, so I could still get into the building, just not into our office.
Wandered around a while hoping to find someone that would let me use their computer. Eventually found someone I'd seen a couple times before. Told them I was locked out and asked if I could use their computer to contact someone who could come let me in.
Instead of their computer, they handed me their iPhone and said they'd be back in a few minutes. I had absolutely zero idea what the heck was going on. Eventually did manage to find a browser. Took probably a minute to figure out how to open a new tab.
Finally managed to navigate to the Slack page and sign in, only to be greeted by a notice that I couldn't actually use Slack from the website, I had to download the app for "optimal experience". I wasn't about to install an app on some random person's phone, so instead I just accepted defeat.
Handed the phone back when they came to check. Told them no luck but I'd figure something out. Ended up just walking two miles to the coffee shop I was planning to meet my wife at for lunch and waiting.
End slightly related rant.
- JoeAltmaier 7y agoYou know, those things can also make something called a 'phone call' where you are voice-connected?
- war1025 7y agoNot so easy to do when you haven't committed your coworkers numbers to memory.
- JoeAltmaier 7y ago...call home, get spouse to send email or call co-worker. Have some imagination.
- war1025 7y agoYou will note that I did solve the problem. I met my wife where I was planning to meet her anyway, and from there used her phone to make the needed connections. All told I lost maybe an hour of my day. Not really a big deal.
- JoeAltmaier 7y agoSorry, didn't mean to be critical. Just trying to be funny. Many folks nowadays (my sister included) won't ever resort to voice calls; she won't even answer them.