Tech IndustryApr 19, 2018
AmazonBrownGuy

Air conditioning at work

I’m more of a Scorpion than SubZero. Can’t stand low temperature. Why do they crank up (down?) the air conditioning at work? There are no servers nearby and we all work with our laptops/ a few desktops. Yet, it is so fricking cold in here and it literally affects my productivity. I think slower, I fidget a lot, I talk like I’m dying. Everyone I talk to hates it too (maybe not as much as me). Can’t escape it because the entire building is like this. So why do they keep it so chill? How can I bring it up without sounding like one of those SJW videos claiming air conditioning is sexist? Edit: Instead of how to adjust with the condition, I’d like to know more about the WHY part. What’s the purpose of keeping it chill if it’s not for the servers or the employees?

Intuit dry4j Apr 19, 2018

My colleague always says you can always put more layers but you can only take off some. Wear additional layers and get back to work.. unless ..it's Sub-Zero, then move to warmer climate.

Amazon BrownGuy OP Apr 19, 2018

Additional layers won’t help with fingers. Wearing gloves at work would be weird lol. Also, why is it turned so low anyway?

Intuit dry4j Apr 19, 2018

:) maybe you need to try that to make a statement. Wear gloves and a face mask hoodie. Lol

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Amazon Djdjdfg Apr 19, 2018

That's such a racist comment. Should be reported to HR and turn you Indian

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gtx1180 Apr 19, 2018

Actually that's just a biological comment.

SAP KtOO18 Apr 19, 2018

Put a sweater on and stop complaining. I mean, when it's cold outside, do you keep complaining about it let it affect your day or do you dress accordingly? Just do the same thing in this situation.

Amazon BrownGuy OP Apr 19, 2018

Dress won’t help with fingers. Gloves would but it would look odd. Also, i would like to know WHY it’s turned down so low. I’ve heard it’s to cool down the servers but not in this case

SAP KtOO18 Apr 20, 2018

I find it hard to believe that your office is so cold that putting on a sweater won't warm up your body enough for fingers to not be cold

Snapchat AudiA4 Apr 19, 2018

The company simply wants to keep us awake

Amazon BrownGuy OP Apr 19, 2018

This actually seems plausible.

Amazon aBCi61 Apr 19, 2018

Just find that air conditioner and go all “Finish Him” on it. Problem solved.

Tibco software gics51 Apr 19, 2018

You can use space heater in your office space.. if that is making air dry add one humidifier.. 😀

SAP KtOO18 Apr 19, 2018

Then if it gets too hot, get an AC. If it's too humid, get a dehumidifier

Akamai Technologies Oer674 Apr 19, 2018

FWP

Vanguard Boglehead Apr 19, 2018

Who cares about the why part? Is it gonna make you leas cold?

Amazon BrownGuy OP Apr 19, 2018

I care. Hence, the post. What’s your deal?

Vanguard Boglehead Apr 20, 2018

I have no deal. Cold a/c is just something you have to put up with. Besides, cold temperatures limit bacterial growth. The hotter/warmer the more bacteria and the more ppl get sick.

NAVEX Global HollaBackG Apr 19, 2018

I hate how cold offices are too. My fingers turn blue on the keyboard sometimes.