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Privacy at work
PearlsBeforeHam
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I've recently moved upstairs at work so I have a new desk and even a new computer. The problem? Directly behind me is the vulture lady from hell who ALWAYS tries to spy over me and check that I'm doing my work, which means she's probably not doing her job.
Anyway at my disposal is Ghostzilla, the phantom browser, but with the new position of the desks she can easily poke her head up and glare at my screen. This isn't good, since it's cutting my slacking time in half (ha ha). But even if I'm doing work, I get that irrational feeling of someone watching over my shoulder, although the difference here is that someone probably is and that bugs me.
Basically what I need is a mirror. Or just something reflective so I can see if the eyes of the beast are upon me. Of course I could just buy an official monitor mirror but there's just one problem. It's so damn obvious. My manager would be like "HMM say Amanda why do you have a HUGE ASS MIRROR on your monitor?!?". So that's out of the question. Any sort of mirror seems to be obvious so I need something which maybe JUST happens to be reflective, yet it's natural that it's there on my desk.
I was thinking maybe one of those "mirrory" picture frames which would allow me to see behind me without looking too obvious. Metal pens etc aren't good enough because they're too small and the reflections aren't clear.
So what I'm asking is for ideas for something reflective I could purchase which could sit on my desk/wall and show me what's behind me. eBay links, pictures etc would be appreciated.
Of course, other suggestions are welcome, but if I could avoid escalating this silly situation that'd be great.
Anyway at my disposal is Ghostzilla, the phantom browser, but with the new position of the desks she can easily poke her head up and glare at my screen. This isn't good, since it's cutting my slacking time in half (ha ha). But even if I'm doing work, I get that irrational feeling of someone watching over my shoulder, although the difference here is that someone probably is and that bugs me.
Basically what I need is a mirror. Or just something reflective so I can see if the eyes of the beast are upon me. Of course I could just buy an official monitor mirror but there's just one problem. It's so damn obvious. My manager would be like "HMM say Amanda why do you have a HUGE ASS MIRROR on your monitor?!?". So that's out of the question. Any sort of mirror seems to be obvious so I need something which maybe JUST happens to be reflective, yet it's natural that it's there on my desk.
I was thinking maybe one of those "mirrory" picture frames which would allow me to see behind me without looking too obvious. Metal pens etc aren't good enough because they're too small and the reflections aren't clear.
So what I'm asking is for ideas for something reflective I could purchase which could sit on my desk/wall and show me what's behind me. eBay links, pictures etc would be appreciated.
Of course, other suggestions are welcome, but if I could avoid escalating this silly situation that'd be great.
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But you're right, it'll probably come down to that.
That'd probably be pretty inconspicuous. Good call.
I'm tempted to, but I wonder if she's already seen me using my compact. I guess it doesn't matter though.
If it's the latter, why do you give a shit if she knows you're looking at her?
But it's an awkward feeling that I'd like to shake.
Think up a solution first though, eh. Like where your desk could be moved or turned, without disrupting the office too much, etc.
What's she going to do, complain that you caught her spying on you?
Maybe you should start writing an email to your boss complaining about how you suspect shes not doing any work because shes always looking over your shoulder at what work you are doing... and be in the middle of it next time she looks over your shoulder (if she can read it).... don't send it just so she gets scared and starts doing her work.
Or if you wanna be an asshole about it and you guys can help each other out with work, next time you see her peeking over your shoulder tell her "Instead of looking over my shoulder at what I'm doing, why don't you help me on blahblahblah since you obviously have run out of work to do."
That kind of stuff is more personally satisfying, then actually constructive though. Confrontational stuff like that tends to start up a lot of nasty office politics. It's usually best not to get involved in something like that within the office, and instead going directly to HR or management for a confidential discussion.
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Also, is it completely out of the question to move your computer?
The ones you can get for laptops that are used in public places.
You probably wouldn't have to shift the screen much, and if you do it before she gets in one morning/while she's at lunch... then there's no problem.
Just have it running in a small window on your desktop, so when she's looking over at you, she'll see herself. Then you can snap a frame, and email it to her.