There Has Got To Be a Better Way

[bjarvis]

I'm standing in my employer's data center currently, watching my email and waiting for a response from various people on a number of topics.

The downside is that:
a) I have no desk or chair;
b) it's noisy in here; and,
c) it's bloody freezing.

A while ago, I had the bright idea of going to the nearby public library. I could sit in a relatively quiet, warm and comfortable space only a mile from the data center and monitor my email, even tackling some issues remotely via my laptop. Alas, that's not going to work: the Loudoun County Public Library System has locked down their wireless access so one needs to be a library member and resident of the county in order to gain access. Since I live in another county and another state, I have a problem.

The next best alternative at the moment is finding some place else that might have an open wireless network but it won't be as comfortable.

I could blow some money for a wireless Internet service via Verizon or Spring, but that's going to cost some significant dollars every month... I hate spending money.

So in between emails, I'm looking for Internet cafes in the vicinity which have free wifi. At least I can snack while I work, unlike the local library.

Comments

[trawnapanda.livejournal.com]

I'm also with the gang that says this is an expense your employer should cough up for - you're in godforsakenloudoncounty because of them, and getting netted while you're there is in their best interests. quite seriously, this is not facetious.

and the starbucks idea, especially the comfy chairs and chocolate part, is good too.