B Mullode`s Workplace
Let`s assume BM is a ground person....starts work around 08.30 and finishes around 17.30-18.00.He may have a morning tea break around 10.30-11.00 and has worked maybe 3hours.Lunch will be around 13.00 for perhaps an hour.The company he works for may have a canteen or he may get to go to a nearby cafe.He works another4.5 hours and goes home.During the day he may make some personal phone calls and if he smokes goes outside to indulge himself.He may even surf the net on the company time.
Ok let`s modify his work environment.First he is not allowed to leave his office,workstation whatever.He is no longer allowed to smoke.He can longer go to the canteen and no longer surf the net.He is no longer allowed to have a pee until his work is done.Also his workday is increased from 8-9 hours to 14-15 hours.We will then decrease his available oxygen by 6-8% and also increase carbon monoxide levels in his workspace by around 15%.Next we will increase the noise output of his air conditioner to that of a jet engine and we will also put a 3 degree slant on his workplace floor.His eating will be conducted standing up next to a garbage disposal and share a space 2 metres wide and a metre and a half long with 6 other people.If his employer needs him he must respond even if he is still eating.He must also be able to see in the dark and remember at least 8 requests from clients and their respective telephone numbers
If he is lucky he may be allowed 20 mins off in his first 6 hours of work.If he is even luckier we may give him another 20 mins in the next 4 hours.If he is working overnight he may have his rest in a seat Too bad if he is are over 175cms.
Which environment/conditions would you rather have?
Simple choice really.
Last edited by captainrats; 1st February 2005 at 10:36.