The Complex Legacy of Father Lawrence BiondiHow will SLU’s longtime president be remembered? Copyright 2017 St. Louis Magazine. Built with Metro Publisher™I have a private office. When I am out on travel, I get back to find out that visitors were allowed to use my office. Yesterday, when I got back, the door was open, my keyboard was moved, my chair was adjusted, and a pen was left there. There was an email midweek canceling a staff meeting because of visitors, so I am speculating that could’ve been why. But we have a visitor cube available for that purpose. I’m extremely busy and I have sensitive information kept out. (I work for a large defense contractor and have been traveling a lot to support a “sensitive” project. Documents pertaining to that project were sitting on my desk.) I closed my door when I left and wasn’t expecting “visitors.” We do not have keys to our own offices, so I can’t lock it when I leave. What is the standard office etiquette?
Are private offices “open” for others when out? Is it reasonable to expect private offices be “private”? I’m mainly interested in what the general etiquette is concerning usage of offices before I say anything. It really varies from workplace to workplace. In some workplaces, using someone’s office without their permission would be no big deal; in others, it would be tantamount to entering someone’s home while they were away, using their toothbrush, and sleeping in their bed. So, as is often the case, it really comes down to what the norm is at a particular workplace. However, in your case, the fact that you do sensitive work and might have sensitive documents around changes things — you have a legitimate reason for wanting to protect your space. I’d talk with your manager and say something like, “Is there any protocol for using offices when someone is out? It looks like someone used my office while I was away last week, and I’m concerned because I had a number of sensitive documents related to X out.
Is there an alternative to that happening in the future?” (Of course, the answer might be to put your sensitive documents away when you leave work, which might be good practice regardless.) Alternately, if the issue wasn’t about confidential work material and instead was about just not wanting anyone in your space, then you’d approach it a little differently. You might say something like this: “How do we normally handle it when a visitor to the office needs a space to work? It looks like someone was using my desk while I was out last week, and I wasn’t sure if that was normal or not.” Then, if the response is, “Yeah, we needed a place to put them and the visitor cube was in use,” then generally you’d suck it up and accept that it’s reasonable for your employer to use their own resources — which include the physical space where you sit — when it’s needed and you’re not there. The exception to that would be if you have some legitimate reason for why they shouldn’t, like the example of confidential documents above, or allergies so sensitive that the visitor’s lingering perfume is making you ill, or so forth … and in that case, you’d explain that and see if it can be handled differently in the future.
This funky houseboat is primo for a romantic getaways, regular business travelers, birthdays, and local Seattle staycationers. This one's all about unique and location for the adventurous traveler. 4 1 1 1 3PM - 2AM (next day) 11AMProperty type: House Entire home/apt Lockbox $80 SGD $365 SGD 19%Monthly Discount: 25%Cancellation: StrictThe Rutabaga is a boat I purchased and fixed up, and as such is a place I adore. I bought it in December 2013 in rough condition and later came to find out it was barely floating. With a lot of help, I spent 6 months rebuilding it top to bottom. It was originally constructed in the 80s during a boom time for houseboats in Seattle, giving it the lines of its original "house barge" design, plus the 2nd story which was added on the bedroom. Now, its a funky, interesting place with lovely views of the city of Seattle and Lake Union.This house barge is a darling little place with all you will need - no amenity lost. Full kitchen, living space with sofa and table, bathroom with hot shower and functioning toilet, 3 wall heaters for cozy nights, 1 full size bed perfect for two, and a beautiful rooftop deck boasting enviable views downtown Seattle and Lake Union.
As for living on a boat, there is little like it, and I suggest you try it out. You might be looking at some shwanky pad as well, and that would be great, but this is a cool experience, a piece of Seattle history you should wear for a few days when you can. It's an opportunity to be around the mayhem that is water life during the day, and the peace and tranquility that floating can be at night.- 1 queen bed- 1 full size sleeper sofa/day bed- 1 full size blow up mattress and sheets available- Sleeps 5 on the above furniture pieces- 6 total overnight guests allowed (6 would be quite snug, buts its allowed)- Full kitchen (refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, coffee press, kitchen essentials)- Heated (3 wall heaters)- Washer-dryer- Full bathroom (shower, toilet, sink)- Wireless Internet- Kid friendly - Indoor and outdoor breakfast/eating nook- Deck and roof lounge area- Propane bbq- Parking out front the marina office building at a cost of $1 per hour. Weekdays, it is free before 9 am and after 4 pm. Weekends are free as well.
Note: due to guest parking passes being taken by guests repeatedly, they are no longer available.- (5) kayaks - first come, first serve. You will have access to the place all yourself. I will have shower items for you, towels, sheets, etc. Access to the boat is via a self-checkin process. All access and reservation instructions will be included in the confirmation page after booking. In addition, we will email the houseboat manual as a PDF 5-7 days prior to your reservation.Just a phone call away for whatever you need.The area sits conveniently close to downtown Seattle and tucked between South Lake Union and Fremont. For those checking out the city, this is a great location. For those on business, also super convenient and comfortable. The closest grocery store is about a mile away in Fremont (PCC) so keep that in mind.- It's important to know that this is a boat and not a house, and that's its charm. While it does have everything you will need, its not like living in a house - doors are smaller, toilets are funny, stairs are steep, and sometimes the boat rocks.- The ceiling height is not standard, max 7', plus there are a few smaller accesses to different parts of the house.
If you are very tall, you may find this irritating. The stairs to the 2nd floor are steep and narrow as well. If you have physical difficulties, this may not be the best match.- On occasion the toilet holding tank does get filled and it unable to be pumped on weekends. There are bathrooms at the marina for use, which I encourage. I will not offer any refunds if the holding tank does fill and is unable to be pumped. Of course, we will do our best, but there are limitations.- I have 4 kayaks and 1 kayak/paddle board conversion available first come, first serve.- I have 3 bikes available first come, first serve.- There is a little cafe at the marina which does has WIFI, coffee, beer, wine. It is not open weekends.- 5-7 days before your reservation the Property Manager will reach out via email to provide the houseboat manual and entering instructions.- Parking out front the marina office building at a cost of $1 per hour. Note: due to guest parking passes being taken by guests repeatedly, they are no longer available.
Rutabaga Houseboat RulesDepartureUpon your departure please complete the following tasks:Place bed sheets and used towels on top of the bedTurn off all heating elementsLoad the dishwasher and start it to runClose and lock all windows and doorsWipe surfacesEmpty the refrigerator and freezer of any personal itemsCollect trash and recycling, place in designated containers in the marina parking lotLeave the boat and marina keys in the key box on the gate, relock the boxOccupancyNo one is allowed to wander the docksChildren - Must be kept at close attention at all timesGuests - Only 2 guests are permitted on Turnip Houseboat during the day time, beyond the 2 maximum registered guests.Pets - Pets are not allowed on Turnip Houseboat at allPartiesNo social gatherings are allowed on Turnip Houseboat. Any gatherings will disturb neighbors and violate marina rules. If guest is found to be hosting any type of social gathering eviction will occur, and a charge equal to the amount of the security deposit will be applied.• Party Fee - Eviction will occur, a charge equal to the amount of security deposit will be applied.
NoisePlease keep noise to a minimum all day. This is marina is home to many people.• Official Quiet Hours - 9:00pm to 7:00am dailyNo SmokingThere is no smoking allowed in the house. You may smoke outside in the marina parking lot, at least 20 feet away from open windows or doors. Please dispose of cigarette butts in trash cans.• Smoking Fee - $250ShoesPlease take off your shoes when entering Turnip Houseboat. Normal wear and tear on the floor surfaces is expected, but if there is excessive dirt, stains or spills you will be charged additional cleaning and/or repair fees.• Additional Housekeeping Fee appliesBehaviorInappropriate behavior such as loud and/or vulgar language and/or drunkenness is strictly prohibited. If guest is found to be engaging in inappropriate behavior eviction will occur, and a charge equal to the amount of the security deposit will be applied. Security deposit and remaining room and tax will also be forfeited.• Inappropriate Behavior Fee - Eviction will occur as well as a charge equal to the amount of security deposit will be applied.
Security deposit and remaining room and tax charges will also be forfeited.UtilitiesTurn off lights, television and heaters when not in use.DamageDo not intentionally destroy, deface, impair or remove any part of the property, equipment, furniture or furnishings.• Damage Fee – cost of replacement or repairTrespassingAll homes, houseboats, and boats in the marina are private property. Please stay on walking paths, paved roads and roadsides.• Trespassing Fee - A charge equal to the amount of security deposit will be applied.GarbageAll garbage is to be bagged and placed in the outside garbage bin behind the marina office. Please limit to one bag of garbage per day. Any garbage exceeding this amount must be disposed of elsewhere. • Excess Garbage Fee - $25HousekeepingThe property will be cleaned after departure. Tenant is responsible for additional housekeeping charges due to carelessness, failure to return furniture in original position, not following check- out instructions and/or pets.• Additional Housekeeping Fee – as requiredPets and AnimalsPets - Pets are not allowed on Turnip Houseboat.
If guest is found to have violated this room, immediate eviction will occur. A charge equal to the amount of the security deposit will be applied. NO EXCEPTIONS.• Pet Rule Violation Fee - Eviction will occur. $250 charge will be applied. Security deposit and remaining room and tax charges will also be forfeited.• Additional Cleaning Fee - $100CleaningDO NOT use any products other than water and soap to remove a stain because certain products will stain the carpets. RefundsNo refunds will be given due to inclement weather or malfunctions in equipment (heaters, electricity shut off, water shut off, stove, WiFi). Please contact Mike or Anna immediately if malfunction occurs. Waterworks Marina Rules Turnip Houseboat is moored on the premises of Waterworks Offices and Marina, below are the marina rules that must be adhered to: 1. Respect the privacy of all other tenants on the Marina. No one is allowed to wander the docks.2. Alcohol may only be consumed on the vessel. There is to be no alcohol on the docks.