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On November 6th I went to my Dad’s work office. My dad works for the federal government. During the day, I sat in his office while he took calls and managed his work. It was a really eye opening experience. I didn’t truly understand what actual “work” is but after going to my Dad’s workplace I now have a better perspective of what work truly is. I am appreciative of what my Dad does for his job daily, he must commute at least 1h a day by sky train alongside a 10 minute walk to his office.
1) What did you hear, see, smell, and feel in the work environment on Nov. 6th? Use details
I see many small offices (an office my dad and I are in), desks, computers and a lot of lockers located all around the 17th floor. I smell clean air, since my dad works for the government, the workplace is not supposed to smell like anything. I feel hot and most importantly safe, the 17th floor has its heat quite high, and it also has this sense of security.
2) What about the environment would motivate you to wake up every day to attend work? Why?
I like how the environment is calm and tranquil unlike during school hours. I like the space, and it would motivate me to wake up every day and be excited to go to work.
3) What about the work environment would discourage you from waking up every day to attend work? Why?
I don’t like how we’re on the 17th floor. I have a severe fear of heights and just being in this building frightens me a bit. So, height would be a factor that would discourage me from waking up and attending work.
4) What is ONE thing you found interesting about your workplace visit? Why?
I found that the desks placed all around the workplace were interesting. These desks were installed with the intention of it being used for sitting and standing. It has a unique switch that can be used to elevate or lower the desk.