Messiness is only 1/10th of the battle.
Do you have what it takes?
Your company tries to fit 3,000 employees into an office meant for 500. You aren't certain, but you're pretty sure your 3x3 work cell breaks most laws, including the laws in place for chicken farming. You begin wondering if there are any "free-range employee" organizations out there. Sometimes you don't leave your cubicle -- in fear of not being able to find your way back. When you walk down your office floor, you wonder if a superior animal is looking down upon you, laughing while you get lost in the maze that is your cube farm.
If this describes your situation, you have a wonderful shot at winning the Worst Cubicle in the World 2009 contest.
What is this contest?
A contest to determine who has the worst office cubicle in the world. The purpose is to award the most miserable employee in the world, and gather a large collection of depressing cubicle photos to eventually share in a slide show.
When does the contest begin and end?
The contest begins Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 and a winner will be announced on Monday, August 31st, 2009.
Have you already picked some photos for the finals?
Yes. There is only 1 week left to join. Below are three slideshows with finalists from each previous week.
> View Week 1 Finalists slideshow!
> View Week 2 Finalists slideshow!
> View Week 3 Finalists slideshow!
> View Week 4 Finalists slideshow!
> View Wildcard "Cubicle"
How do I submit a photo of my cubicle to enter the contest?
Update: Submissions are no longer being accepted. Voting for the 37 finalists is now underway. Vote today!
What constitutes a bad cubicle versus a good cubicle?
Click here to read more on the factors contributing to a terrible cubicle. However, only you can truly determine how horrible your cubicle really is.
What do I win if I have the worst cubicle in the world?
The winner of the World's Worst Cubicle 2009 will be awarded a $50 gift card to a location of your choosing. There will be three additional miscellaneous awards provided by Dudley B. Dawson. They are:
- Funniest cubicle photo ($10 gift card)
- Dirtiest cubicle photo ($10 gift card)
- Most ultra-fashionable cubicle photo ($10 gift card)
How are the winners selected?
Dudley B. Dawson will select the top entries as they arrive via TwitPic. If your entry is selected as a top candidate, you will see the photo posted at the bottom of this article. All entries must be submitted by August 21st to be considered as a top candidate.
On August 24th, the top candidates will be published in a new article, and readers will be allowed to vote to determine who has the worst cubicle in the world (UPDATE: GO VOTE TODAY!). Voting will take place from August 24th through August 30th. On August 31, the winner of the contest, as well as the three door prizes, will be announced. The final announcement will also feature a slideshow of all the contest entries.
Current top entries:
> View Week 1 Finalists slideshow!
> View Week 2 Finalists slideshow!
> View Week 3 Finalists slideshow!
> View Week 4 Finalists slideshow!
> View Wildcard "Cubicle"
> VOTE FOR THE WORST CUBICLE IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW!
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Comments
This is not fair!
My stupid workplace is so bad that we don't even *have* cubicles-- we're all just sorta lumped together. Where's *my* contest?
Wish I had some pics of our old office. We moved out last year. But it would have won. Between the cramped space, the noise from other companies we shared it with, and the mice. And sometimes Rats. You can't imagin.
4 of us in room for 1. But we love our company and our boss. Thank you Dave for our new space. MM
Jeff S. - Lack of cubicle walls doesn't mean you can't win this contest. You're 'cubicle' just lacks privacy. Which is a huge benefit to you in this contest.
ooooh, my old cube would have totally won. I can't complain now, i have a beautiful office with new furniture - AND - a DOOR! :)
@b3 says "never go on vacation" http:_//twitpic.com/bwc46
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