Summary
An office worker shared online about losing their regular desk due to a coworker leaving items on the desk overnight, which is against company policy. The issue involves a manager, making it difficult for the worker to address, causing them to change desks. This highlights workplace issues with respect and unwritten rules.
Key Facts
- The worker posted about the issue on a popular internet forum called Reddit.
- The company where the worker is employed has a "hot-desking" policy, meaning workers should not claim any particular desk as their own.
- The worker routinely used the same desk for two years due to personal comfort and work efficiency.
- A coworker, who is a manager, left items on the desk overnight, effectively saving the spot despite company rules against doing so.
- The situation is complicated by the fact that the manager is known to be difficult to approach.
- Research suggests a significant number of workers feel their workplaces lack respect and proper etiquette policies.
- The incident led the worker to relocate to a desk further from their team, impacting their work connections.
