Went to Watford today to talk to the advertising students. Very nice bunch. Asked good questions. But the highlight was my reserved sparking space with my name on it. Made me feel good. (shame about the spelling though). It reminded me how all the non-heirachical, flat, democratic companies I like working for really let you down when it comes to pointless but gratifying symbols of seniority. I'd love a reserved parking space, but I'd hate to work for the kind of company that would give me one. Dilemma.
You could always create a 'fictional' client that you had meetings with everyday and who demanded a parking space.
That way you would not only get to park in the same space everyday, but you could also use the aforementioned client as a cover story for long lunches, afternoon movies, mid-morning coffee breaks, long internet surf sessions - the list is endless ;-)
Posted by: M@ | February 18, 2005 at 03:13 PM
Thanks for coming to talk to us on friday. Pretty much everyone on our course now wants to be a planner.
I'm just sorry that our staff weren't able to spell your name right... at least you got a space though! Others have been far less fortunate. One was given a parking space on the wrong campus... in St Albans!
If you ever need any recommendations about greasy spoons in Watford just let us know.
Thanks again for giving us so much of your time and expertise.
Jon
Posted by: Jonathan | February 20, 2005 at 03:29 PM
it would be even cooler to have a reserved seat on the tube in the morning.
but i think the only way to guarantee your seat is to be the driver.
Posted by: funkypancake | February 21, 2005 at 07:33 PM