Purloined from Sylvia Ney of Writing in Wonderland —
whose blog you would benefit from reading!
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Cube farm: title given to an office divided up by cubicles in which employees work. Or "work, in theory." If a cube, any cube, is meant to be inviting, it does not get this Bear's mark of approval! Utterly barren den if ever I saw one. Fit for neither Human nor Bear!
See what Humans create when resigned to living in a cube? Someone should learn something from this.
See what Humans create when resigned to living in a cube? Someone should learn something from this.
I'm not a cube person myself.
ReplyDeleteI was quite sure that you weren't! A cube is a perfect location for a depressing day!
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I am now retired, and the Cube Farms are far away. From me and my life, at least. And they don't Bear any resemblance to a Den, as I remember. Sending you hugs, Rob-Bear! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed, DJan. Sigh! And there is a great difference between and Den and a Cube. I wouldn't be caught, dead or alive, in the latter.
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... and speaking of cubes, I'm not a fan of cubist art ~ Bet you're not either!!
ReplyDeleteI'm somehow less than thrilled by the work of Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Jean Metzinger, Albert Gleizes, Robert Delaunay, Henri Le Fauconnier, Fernand Léger, Juan Gris, and the like. No Cube picture in my den!
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i have never heard the term 'cube farm' and that is one serious paper clip statue !
ReplyDeleteSerious statue, the result of serious boredom!
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I had to look at this several times here and at the original site to figure out how this was made. Someone had way too much time at work. At least they did something constructive.
ReplyDeleteHave you considered that "clip art" is (perhaps) a form of resistance (or protest) by cube people? Should we get that into DSM-5?
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Cubes are soul-sucking places.
ReplyDeleteTotally. Destructive! Unfit for Human habitation. Or Bears.
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I'm a cubicle dweller, and it's true that from time to time we're driven to such wild acts of self expression. We can't help it, the orange fuzzy walls start to close in and we have to do something to assert our individuality!
ReplyDeleteOh, dear, Kellie! Deepest condolences to you on the state of affairs in which you have to live and work. Thankfully you have other things to do which distract form the severity of your punishment!
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I have to download this picture...I keep coming back here trying to build one of these! It keeps collapsing!
ReplyDeleteSwipe a copy of the pic if you like, the same way as I did from Sylvia. (Only I don't think she knows, yet.)
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Vicious looking little critter, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteTo tell the truth BF, I think more unhappy than vicious. Crying to get outside, into the fresh air and sunshine. Trapped in a stuffy cube farm is not great for anyone.
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There is a lot here to think about!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, Rosaria, particularly in light of Misha's comment about "serious boredom," below.
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lol! :) I have never worked in a cube farm, but Ornery goes to one every day. Any time I have been to his office I get lost and have to have directions...er rather a guide. There are over 700 employees there, and a good many of them work in cubes.
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Well, if I were working in a cube farm, I would probably be Ornery, too. (Actually, knowing me, I would definitely be Ornery.
DeleteDid you realize what you were marrying into before you got married?
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Whoa... yeah that's some serious boredom talking.
ReplyDeleteDya think? Why, yes you do!
DeleteI think that level of boredom should be considered "cruel and unusual punishment." Even if they pay you to sit in your cube all day.
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Would you want an office or just sit out in the open?
ReplyDeleteOut in the open, absolutely! Under a tree, with Robins and Chipping Sparrows providing the non-piped-in audio. And a bit pot if hunny in the lunch room (on the other side of the tree!). Oh, yes, and a colourful umbrella, in case the weather becomes inclement.
Delete(That was the "out in the open" you were considering, I trust.)
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And the cubes are getting smaller and without walls. My friend said he can barely get his chair in. That's when I'm grateful I don't have a job....
ReplyDeleteSo very glad ours is not a cube farm, the chicks and lambs here are very uncube like. I did once work in a cube farm but quickly moved on
ReplyDeleteAH; from a cube farm to a real farm! Now that is progress. So happy for you, and the happy farmer.
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I've only ever seen those cubes in the movies. I would worry about my sanity if I had to sit in one of those 8 hours a day.
ReplyDeleteYou're not alone Terri; I'd worry about my sanity in a place like that, too. If, of course, I have any sanity left.
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I saw that on Sylvia's blog—hilarious!
ReplyDeleteHave a great Saturday. ☺
Another demonstration of how powerful images spread ideas.
DeleteI hope you have a wonderful weekend, too!
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Bearadactyl!
ReplyDeleteAudacious, indeed.
DeletePeace and joy, JC.
Warning. Warning. The language in "Outrage" will shock you, most definitely it's jarring. Just do a bear skip to whatever I do next. Happy almost Sunday, Rob.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Helen. You know this Bear doesn't scare easily. Considering all the things I've seen as pastor and journalist.
DeleteBYW — time for a new Bear profile pic, from a Woonie lady.
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How cute! I am amazed by the creativity of some people! Those clips can come in handy for many things though. Sounds like the topic for a post! Thanks, Bear!!
ReplyDeleteCute and creative, indeed, Fran. But I'm sure that persons's manager would have appreciated a different kind of creativity.
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