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[deckardcanine]

This is my second day in my new office building. I mentioned earlier that it would have the downside of being two blocks further from almost everywhere I ever want to go and the upside of a free gym. Now I can say more.

DOWNSIDES
-My former office mate is now in the next cubicle, which makes conversation a little harder.
-I don't have a say in how much air conditioning I get.
-I have to get used to a new ergonomic arrangement for my keyboard and mouse and watch out for wires. My chair is highly adjustable, but the armrests don't come up high enough.
-Not enough wall space for my U.S. map.
-No door to close if any conversation gets noisy (not a problem so far).
-They've been good about angling the monitors so others can't see, but it's still a greater risk than before.
-There's a locked gate on the stairs between the first and second floors. My key might work, but it certainly discourages me from walking down at the end of the day.
-No snack shop in the building AFAIK.

UPSIDES
-Much more desk space.
-More storage space than I know what to do with.
-Better lighting. In my previous office, when it got dark enough to demand the overhead light, I got mild headaches.
-The sun will never shine right in my face between inadequate blinds.
-More kitchen space.
-Everyone is on the same floor.
-It's the fourth floor instead of the ninth.
-No elevator operators. Co-workers say they'll be missed (I myself almost said "Thank you" to nobody this morning), but to me it means more convenience.

I'm sure I'll think of more in each category. So far, I'd say I'm breaking even.