Deskbound

Seven ways to work in an office

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  • Published 20261103
  • ISBN: 978-1-923213-25-8
  • Extent: 196pp
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1. Step up from customer service

Across the vast open-plan floor, rows of identical office cubicles create a uniformity that’s both terrifying and tranquil. It looks exactly as I’d imagined, exactly as I’ve seen in film and on television. I’m genuinely thrilled that unlike in customer service, I can now use the toilet whenever I need, without asking.

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