Public Microwaves

[Locke]

Originally Posted by DoubleF

If you have access to a south facing window, maybe consider building a solar oven?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbwliZJiHe8

I dont know why I'm still laughing at this.

Probably because its the same dumb advice I'd have given.

"Can you build some sort of rudimentary lathe?"

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Public microwaves.

I am sure they are nice and clean.

I used the Mac Hall microwaves for years and survived.

Anyways. If y'all happen to be downtown and see one in a food court post here. Im on the hunt.

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Fire hazard. Cant even have personal heaters.

Do they make you wear bubblewrap if you take the stairs?

[FireGilbert]

What an odd issue. Shouldn't all office kitchens have a fridge, coffee maker, and microwave from day 1?

Also, if your office doesn't have a microwave the response from HR should have been "No problem, I'll go buy a $60 one from Wal Mart right now".

[calgaryblood]

I've never heard of a microwave being a fire hazard. Even hospitals have them. Pretty much every kitchen I've been in any office setting has one.

[Fuzz]

Does your office policy specifically ban Coleman camp stoves? Because I think I have a way to make the microwave ban seem downright silly.

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

I've never heard of a microwave being a fire hazard. Even hospitals have them. Pretty much every kitchen I've been in any office setting has one.

I think they're referring to a microwave in someone's office or cubicle. I've worked in plenty of office buildings where a space heater or two in one area will blow the breaker, though. Also, people are dumb and leave their space heaters on after they leave all the time.

[topfiverecords]

Upstairs at the Midtown Co-op one is usually accessible.

[Northendzone]

Is there a written policy on hibachi bbq's?

[Frequitude]

Buy one for $20, come in early the next day, plug it in in the kitchen (where microwaves are going to be in 6 weeks) and watch HR/microwave boss just try to take it away. Zero chance it happens.

[CroFlames]

I can't believe your workplace wouldn't just buy a cheap one until the designer ones come in.

What a lofty workplace you have where even the microwaves need to match.

Do you work for FIFA?

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Frequitude

Buy one for $20, come in early the next day, plug it in in the kitchen (where microwaves are going to be in 6 weeks) and watch HR/microwave boss just try to take it away. Zero chance it happens.

it would definitely happen.

Originally Posted by CroFlames

I can't believe your workplace wouldn't just buy a cheap one until the designer ones come in.

What a lofty workplace you have where even the microwaves need to match.

Do you work for FIFA?

Everything has to match, from couches/chairs to cubicles/offices to walls. Spent a tonne of money.

[Hack&Lube]

1. Go to the Co-op Market upstairs section
2. Go to a convenience store. Buy something and use their microwave
3. Eat your food cold (I know, it's an Asian thing not to)
4. Buy a thermos (really good for soups and rice and things, will stay hot for 24 hours)
5. Wear a maid uniform, sneak into a hotel, and use the microwaves in the suites
6. Buy military rations and use their flameless exothermic ration heater

Is this a new building or a snobby office designer or something? Not working for the gov't anymore?

[Nsd1]

^
7. Buy a DC to AC inverter for your car, put microwave in car, drive to work, charge co-workers $3/minute to heat up food, Profit.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Nsd1

^
7. Buy a DC to AC inverter for your car, put microwave in car, drive to work, charge co-workers $3/minute to heat up food, Profit.

coin operated microwaves!

[photon]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Coin...633831647.html

Oh man, buy this and cheap microwave and document the results. For the Internet.

[Barnes]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

it would definitely happen.



Everything has to match, from couches/chairs to cubicles/offices to walls. Spent a tonne of money.

My wife does office/hospitality procurement and if microwaves were to be installed anytime after move in day there sure as #*%@ would be temporary microwaves in the meantime. Whether it's a 2 man office, or a super major E&P company.

[MRCboicgy]

That's a stupid way to do things - out of spite, I would nuke some fish on the first day your matching one arrives, to break it in.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by photon

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Coin...633831647.html

Oh man, buy this and cheap microwave and document the results. For the Internet.

WTF is a "whact TV"? Is that what Xzibit uses?

[photon]

Or start an accidental popcorn fire. That smell never goes away.