The network at my office has been hit by a horrible virus. Our computers have been down for two days! It’s amazing how reliant we’ve become on our computer systems for everything from client address books to high-powered databases. We’ve had to change the way we work just to accomplish the bare minimum. People are frustrated and bored. The administrators are trying to reassure everyone that things will be up and running in no time, but people just aren’t buying it. The mood in the office is decidedly glum. Last year, people came to work dressed in costumes and passed out piles of candy. This year, I don’t think anyone dressed up and only one secretary put out a bowl of chocolates. So much for holiday cheer. The minute the clock read 5:00, I flew out of there for the comforts of home.