Complain 'cos it's easier...

...than actually doing something about anything.

My colleague complains about everything and anything. The angle of his chair each morning, the batteries in his mouse. The temperature of the coffee, the state of the carpet. The office aircon, the poster on the wall, the lighting, the noise, the lift, the screen on his PC. His wife, his kids, his SatNav system, his lunch, his phone, his colleagues.

In fact, despite his contant whinging, he is actually a very popular and well loved character in our team. If ever we want a few minutes light relief, all we have to do is light the blue touchpaper and retire to a safe distance to watch the fizzing and the spluttering reach a crescendo, then slowly die away as he stomps off to make yet another cup of filthy tea for himself in the company-provided kitchen.

Where would we be without him?

Well, without a decent kettle for one. New lights above our heads. De-static'd carpets. Clean desks. Bins emptied twice daily. Full recycling facilities for every team, including plastic bottles and metal. A chocolate machine. A very decent coffee machine. A microwave, and a new fridge - in every kitchen thoughout the building. New mobile phones, and a laptop each.

We like him. A lot.

Keep complaining about everything Ivan...it's working.

Sergei