cubicle
Created | Updated Apr 15, 2002
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In modern business, space is at a premium. Since it is too expensive to build walls and doors for every employee, a system of partitions is used to create small spaces for the workers. The spaces are called cubicles.
A cubicle (abr. cube) can vary in size; averages are 6 ft. (aprox. 2m.) square. The colors of cubicles are usually either nondescript grey or (in progressive environments) innoffensive beige, with dust and nicks thrown in for some shred of variance. Each employee then customizes their cube according to company policy. This can range from the totalitarian (no decoration of any kind) to full autonomy (a roof, a door, and a wet bar), depending on the company. Employees are happier with the latter format, but jobs at these companies are rare.
Benefits for the company
An additional benefit from cubicles apart from the cost-efficency is their complete lack of privacy. Anyone else in the vicinity can hear what you are doing, and most of the time, they can also see what you are doing. In this way, cubicles are no different than prison cells. Some workers would even prefer prison, as the meals are paid for and the hours aren't so strict.
Benefit for the worker
You will quickly learn to despise working for and with other people.
Conclusion
Try to avoid working in places with cubicles.
In modern business, space is at a premium. Since it is too expensive to build walls and doors for every employee, a system of partitions is used to create small spaces for the workers. The spaces are called cubicles.
A cubicle (abr. cube) can vary in size; averages are 6 ft. (aprox. 2m.) square. The colors of cubicles are usually either nondescript grey or (in progressive environments) innoffensive beige, with dust and nicks thrown in for some shred of variance. Each employee then customizes their cube according to company policy. This can range from the totalitarian (no decoration of any kind) to full autonomy (a roof, a door, and a wet bar), depending on the company. Employees are happier with the latter format, but jobs at these companies are rare.
Benefits for the company
An additional benefit from cubicles apart from the cost-efficency is their complete lack of privacy. Anyone else in the vicinity can hear what you are doing, and most of the time, they can also see what you are doing. In this way, cubicles are no different than prison cells. Some workers would even prefer prison, as the meals are paid for and the hours aren't so strict.
Benefit for the worker
You will quickly learn to despise working for and with other people.
Conclusion
Try to avoid working in places with cubicles.
