Say it Ain't So
Have you ever surfed on a T-1 connection? There are really no words to describe the fabulosity of a fast Internet connection. At least I cannot come up with the words because I get all choked up when I try. I love it. that. much.
And hence, I love my job. Because at my job not only do I get to serve the public and help make our communities safer, healthier places to live, but more importantly, at work I have a T-1 connection. And during my two regularly scheduled government-supported breaks of 15 minutes each (no more no less), I use the Internet to catch up on my blogging. I check my e-mail, check my bloglines, and check in with all of you. And I can do it 2-3x as fast as I can at home.
But what's that overused saying...All good things must come to an end?
While at work last week, I tried to open my e-mail and saw this:
I couldn't believe my eyes. There must be some mistake, I thought. I cancelled out of the page, refreshed, and tried again. No dice. I was locked out of my e-mail. For good it seems.
I'd heard the office rumors about tightened Internet security policies. And I know it's only a matter of time until blogs are on the "restricted" list too.
So I'd like to dedicate this post to the memory of my T-1 connection, which served me well for many months. I'll miss you, my little T-1. I don't know what I'll do without you.
Please excuse me while I take a moment of mourning. *sob*
And hence, I love my job. Because at my job not only do I get to serve the public and help make our communities safer, healthier places to live, but more importantly, at work I have a T-1 connection. And during my two regularly scheduled government-supported breaks of 15 minutes each (no more no less), I use the Internet to catch up on my blogging. I check my e-mail, check my bloglines, and check in with all of you. And I can do it 2-3x as fast as I can at home.
But what's that overused saying...All good things must come to an end?
While at work last week, I tried to open my e-mail and saw this:
I couldn't believe my eyes. There must be some mistake, I thought. I cancelled out of the page, refreshed, and tried again. No dice. I was locked out of my e-mail. For good it seems. I'd heard the office rumors about tightened Internet security policies. And I know it's only a matter of time until blogs are on the "restricted" list too.
So I'd like to dedicate this post to the memory of my T-1 connection, which served me well for many months. I'll miss you, my little T-1. I don't know what I'll do without you.
Please excuse me while I take a moment of mourning. *sob*
posted by Cristina @1:11 PM
38 Comments:
Oh, yes, I hear you. At my old government organization they did not filter web use -- except to block certain obvious porn sites -- but at my current one there's no access to webmail. And I also used to check Bloglines on my breaks, but it's gotten suspiciously slow these last weeks.
Fortunately, my connection at home isn't TOO bad, but it's no T-1 either. ;-)
Oh, that sucks. Can you forward your email to an account you can access?
Here (hands over virtual tissue). There, there. It will be all right. (pats on back) Poor baby.
I am mourning right along with you. You have my deepest sympathies.
It is funny because i read more and more people that are totally unable to blog from work....that sucks :( Darn Porn users! Ruin it for the rest of you!!
Ooohhhh... a moment of silence to mourn your loss. I had the absolute privelege of hitting the T-1 crackpipe once while I was visitting Hub at work. mmmm.... that was some good stuff.
Oh dear. I worked for a company that restricted a ton of sites, too, including web email. It sucked. Luckily, they hadn't cottoned on to my blog reading and writing or I would have gone insane.
You have my deepest sympathies.
Sometimes I actually wish my employer would block blogs and bloglines. I feel a little guilty when I think of how often I surf blogs at work. Catholic guilt finds a way to seep into everything.
Nooooooooo!!!!
That stinks. It's just not fair. Such a waste.
I'll send you a memorial wreath for your now deceased work web surfing.
Nancy: gah, you totally know my pain.
Metro Mama: I tried accessing my yahoo e-mail account and my hotmail account and both are blocked so I think I'm out of luck. I could use my work email address for blogging but I think that would be crossing the line!
aseveremary, zephra: thank you for your condolences. :)
chelle: Yeah, I can't even get my porn at work anymore either!
omamamia: t-1 crackpipe. Yes, excellent way to put it!
Minnehaha mama: interesting point you bring up! Although I AM in mourning about this, part of me is relieved. At least now there is no temptation or worry about getting caught.
Mrs. Chicky: the memorial wreath sounds lovely. You are too kind. :)
I too do my blogging at work! Fortunately I can access most of the blogs and my email, but sometimes our system blocks me out of certain things. It's never something that needs to be blocked though, it's always stupid stuff! Saw you over at Wendy's by the way :)
We had this same thing happen at our work recently. The buggers have restricted certain pages like MySpace, instant messenger etc...
Only the boring sites remain... so no more fast surfin' for me either and quite frankly.... it sucks!
What are we - children or something?
Just another way to make work actually... well... completley work. Darn them!
What ever will you do with your breaktime now??
I guess you'll have to start smoking. Heehee...LOL!
Oh, this is the saddest thing I've read all day. I can relate because my husband's office restricts access to certain sites, too.
=:+(
My company blocked all the snapfish, photosharing sevices last week. Blech. Makes me want to cry.
Hi Mommy, Wendy sent me...that's too bad about your email. Hope you have a great Labor Day!
Hello Mommy off the Record. I am here because Wendy directed Me. I don't know anything about margaritas and fast internet and jobs because I am a Cat. But I will take some Catnip tea if you have some handy. You can come visit Me if it will make you feel better.
I saw your name at Wendy's Casting Call and came over to say "Hi." I see that you are also a fellow Blogging Chick, yea!! Sorry to hear about losing the T-1 connection. It sounded really neat.
Hi, I'm back again to say "Wendy directed me here today," lol. This is lots of fun.
those old meanies!!
Oh, when I was at my old job, they did this to us as well. Same program, even. It totally sucks.
Ohhhhhhh that is just sooooo sad! I remember the day it happend to me too... never to return! I thought it was only SCHOOLS that did this though - I didn't realize OTHER places were being just as picky! At school we're locked out of anything that's not concidered "educational"... ugh!
Wendy sent me over to sympathize with you!
oooohhhhh....Big Brother.....sorry for you.
My company used to restrict internet usage completely except two ten minute breaks and two 45 minute lunch breaks (of course we were only allowed to take one of the two). What they found was that their restrictions were so harsh, people were using one lunch break to access the internet and do what they needed to do, like pay bills or look up phone numbers and information, during one lunch break, and then taking off to eat during the other break. Since no one really monitors who takes what lunch break, there was very little to be done.
Needless to say, the company decided to ixnay the internet ban because in all reality, people were spending much less time popping on to check their checking account real quick than they were when they were taking their two lunches.
It's very high school, my company. But otherwise, it's a good place to work.
I feel your pain. I have a T-1line at work also and it is pure heaven. I did get DSL at home, finally, and that makes up for it mostly but it is so fast at my work. So far they haven't cut off my access...but if they do, I'll cry!!!
Thankfully, I have DSL at home. I was stuck with dial-up for a LONG time. I only just got DSL and when I first inquired about it my phone company told me I was 156 feet too far away from the satellite office to get the DSL. Yeah, that's no typo--156 FEET too far. I was like, "you're joking, right?" but they weren't joking. After calling almost ever DSL provider out there, I FINALLY found one that would give it to me--Earthlink. I have to pay more than I would through my phone company, but at least it's not dial-up. Blogging with dial-up is nightmarish. I did it for a few months and wanted to tear my hair out.
Oh no! Takes all the fun out of going to work...
My internet is through my cable...its pretty fast and it costs more but hey! I figure Im worth it! lol. Im sorry you cant blog anymore at work..that would really suck. I used to work in an office for 12 years but I never heard of blogging back then or I would have been doing it!!! ;))
eurgh !!
Reminds me of my last pre-baby office job. They did the same - hell, you'd get a work-based weblink in an email and they'd deign it 'not suitable'. Eh ? It came from the CEO, dickwads !
Upper Management at home is so much more kinder to my needs :)
Oh no that sucks!
Its the opposite at my work ... under funded charity with crappy internet connection ... so I never want to check emails or blogs there ... or maybe that's what they want me to think.
Ah, it was good while it lasted...
Ooh. SUCKS.
Can you get around it?
Will you hate me if I confess that I have a T-1 connection in my home? But I sympathize because I know how much I would mourn its loss.
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I hate them for your sake. (well, and mine, too, if it means you'll be around these parts less often.)
*HATE* them.
Boy that sucks.
If it makes you feel better you are not alone; I know of others who are unable to blog from work. So I ask you this,
without the faster connection and the ability to blog, what then is the point in even going?
time to hunt for a really small unpopular web-based email that that program doesn't know!
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