The end of the air freshener era...

So I was just sitting here, gazing at the ceiling, thinking about what to write when it dawned on me, I didn't think this is what I would be doing when I grew up. No little kid ponders on that question and comes to the conclusion that they want to be a temp working for the state, making a small income, with no hope of advancement, a raise, or a permanent position. Huh.

But I don't hate my job like I used to, that is mostly thanks to good co-workers, a flexible schedule, blogger, and facebook.

So I went into the bathroom the other day and noticed that there was a new sign hanging on the wall. We already have two. One explaining we have to wait for the door to close completely to lock it, and one requesting we wipe the water off the counter in front of the sink, so we don't get our clothes wet. Well I was going to post a pic of the actual sign, but is shows up really blurry on here, you can go see it on facebook, if you'd like.

Anyway here is what it says:

Please do not use handheld air fresheners in any of the KPERS restrooms. We have several staff that are very sensitive or allergic to various brands and smells. We will continue to use the fresheners mounted on the wall and filled by a vendor.

Thank you,

Yolanda

Well, well, well. Once again we see a case of the minority winning. That drives me crazy! Just because there are a few people who are sensitive to anything, be it air freshener or politics-they throw a hissy fit and get their way. Meanwhile the rest of us sit back and reap the results a few whiny people.

Granted I never was a big fan of the hand held air fresheners in the bathrooms here. People would bring in very strong scents, then spray much more than the recommended amount. (Is there a recommended amount? I don't really know.) Anyway you could smell it clear out in the hallway. And the ladies that I work around would all have a fit. "Who uses that stuff, it's terrible, I can't even breathe..." And I think my supervisor would finally go in there and confiscate it. LOL. Someone would complain enough and next thing you know she goes in there with her huge purse and suddenly *gasp* the air freshener is missing.

So ends the air freshener era. We will now only smell vendor provided smells, and other, uhm, natural bathroom smells.