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Postcard from a warmer Place

Topaz Hauyn

Publisher: Topaz Hauyn

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Summary

Karola freezes in her office. Together with three colleagues. Handling customer issues isn't fun with fingers frozen to the keyboard. 
  
Karola writes to the janitor and her superior. She wants the day off. Staying healthy instead of freezing. But her boss declines her request. In his opinion the heater works fine. In his office. 
  
How will Karola solve the issue? Will she freeze or leave or discuss? A short story about daily life in an office.
Available since: 01/21/2021.

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