Cube Life: Desk Essentials – Intern Edition

<section class="wp-block-reyrey-js-section"><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-column"><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><em><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">The following post is from Meg T. who is interning with Reynolds this summer.</span></em></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;"> </span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">The transition from college dorm to cubicle can be difficult. When you are setting up your desk at work, it can be challenging to know what the essentials are. Here are a few necessities to keep you comfortable:</span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">Reusable Water Bottle or Tumbler</span></span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">Staying hydrated is important. If you have a water bottle, you are far more likely to keep it full and sip it throughout the day. Having a reusable one allows you to stay hydrated and save the planet at the same time. Just remember to clean it out every once in a while!</span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">Business Cards and Resume</span></span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">Throughout your internship, you will be doing a lot of networking. Make sure you are prepared. Keep business cards on hand to pass along. Your mentor is also a good resource to help proofread and edit your resume for future use.</span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">Legal Pad</span></span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">Write down notes from meetings and conversations or keep your own to-do lists. It is important to carry your notepad to help you stay organized and remember things later on.</span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">Cardigan or Jacket</span></span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">If the heat outside is approaching record levels, you might not want to wear long sleeves to work. But, the temperature inside may be much cooler. Keep a light jacket or cardigan at your desk to counterbalance the air conditioning.</span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">An Extra Pair of Shoes</span></span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">I speak from experience on this one. After walking my dog in a pair of flip flops, I jumped in the car and drove to work. I was already running late. By the time I realized I forgot to change my shoes, I was already at work. Avoid my mishap by keeping a pair of dress shoes or flats in your desk (or even your car). </span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">Hand Sanitizer</span></span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">A shared work place is like a school environment: germy. Try to combat illnesses that can easily spread throughout the workplace by simply keeping your hands clean. Wash your hands as often as possible, and when at your desk, use hand sanitizer.</span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">Snacks</span></span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">Sometimes you need a boost of energy to get you through the day. I find mid-morning that I am hungriest and looking for something to get me through. Keep a few snacks to provide a pick-me-up, such as a granola bar, nut mix, or peanut butter crackers. Just be sure your snacks don’t spoil while you are gone for the weekend.</span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #666666;">These are just a few things to keep you comfortable at your home away from home…work.</span></div></div></section>