Keeping track of the minor details can sometimes go out the window at the height of morning rush-hour. Mini-disasters pop up everyday at work. When those moments happen like torn pantyhose, a stress headache or when your morning updo becomes a drooping mess–trust in your office “emergency” kit. If you’re clueless on how to make it through the day in one piece, here are basic items you should have to survive in the office.
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1. Box of tissues
Every professional woman should have a box of tissues on the desk in case of an emergency. When your maniac boss reduces you to tears once again or your thoughtful co-worker passes along her cold, tissues come in handy. Plus, tissue is a make-up bag essential. You can blot, you can smudge, you can fix those little make-up mishaps. Tissue is your friend.
2. Antibacterial products
If you’re the self-described “neat freak” or have a disdain for public restrooms, the hand sanitizer or small bottles of hand-wipes can provide a contaminate-free space. Plus, you know that one co-worker never washes her hands when she goes to the restroom. Ewwww!
3. Feminine hygiene products
For those little irregular, “surprise” appearances from your monthly visitor, be sure to have a desk drawer stocked with your preferred brand of feminine hygiene products. Keep one or two in your purse at all times as well. It never hurts to be extra safe!
4. Extra pair of pantyhose
Ladies, you’ve have you ever noticed a tear in your pantyhose and wondered how the heck it got there? Next, you’re scrambling to dispose of them or trying to fix the tear with clear nail polish before your boss and co-workers can say, “You have a run in your tights, miss!” You should keep a watchful eye on your business attire in case something goes wrong, including this. Always keep an extra supply in the desk drawer.
5. Piggy bank for spare change
The accumulation of spare change can become a burden. Coins are heavy and they weigh down your purse and clang around in your desk drawer every time you open it. You always get change from your daily coffee run, so start putting it somewhere that’s easily accessible like a piggy bank. You can use the coins for everyday small things such as trips to the vending machine or buying the newspaper. Plus, if you get a cute piggy bank, it will spruce up your workspace.
6. Pain reliever
Migraine headaches or stomach aches can hit you like a ton of bricks, especially when you are working on important projects at the office. The searing pain can be a major distraction. Going home is not always an option. Have some pain reliever on hand to chase away those aches and pains.
7. Hair clips
Good and bad hair days come with the territory, but the frustration of pulling together a hairstyle can easily turn into a fiasco by the end of the day. Sometimes those bouncy curls or that slick straight style just don’t make it through the afternoon. Have hair clips handy to fix your do when necessary.
8. Dental products
Floss, mouthwash and a spare toothbrush are necessary items to bring to the office. After you’ve eaten lunch, feel excess food particles stuck in your teeth or want a breath freshener, it’s the time to utilize dental products that will enhance your smile and breath. You don’t want to be the dragon lady at work!
9. Stain removal
Things happen. Sometimes grease marks, makeup strains or food find their way onto your clothes during the work day. Be prepared with one of those handy dandy stain remover sticks or sprays.
10. Eye drops
The last thing you want to do is head to a meeting red-eyed. Maybe your contacts are bothering you or it’s allergy season, but you end up looking like you rolled into work from an all night bender. Eye drops may be used to relieve itching and redness of the eyes. Just use a few drops to alleviate discoloration and irritation.
What are your must-haves for surviving the office? Any particular experience that made you realize you HAD to have a particular item at all times?
