Watercooler Talk

It appears the old cliche reference to watercooler talk at the office doesn't really apply to KTM anymore. Due to cost cuts I guess, the Glenwood Inglewood cooler service no longer exists at the KTM West office. It was a little sad once I learned of the cooler's demise.

We have an espresso machine, a selectable coffee style machine and a sink filled with dirty dishes. I guess that's where the non-fancy water comes from ... the dirty sink. Unfortunately, the water here in Murrieta tastes like a swimming pool so I'm going to have to come up with another option. Way too much chlorine; it must be the only solution to killing off all the nastiness found in the Colorado River these days.

My suggestion was to have people pay for the coffee and espresso, which would fund the water cooler rental. Ultimately, you know things might be bad if the water cooler service costs get cut. At least I get AC still, unlike all the mechanics in the back shop, drying out like a sponge here in the desert.

At the end of the day maybe I've just been a little spoiled with a water cooler at every job I've had. As long as I don't become the old water cooler, kicked to the curb looking for a new office to call home, there's really nothing to complain about!