Lost bus pass and security

I have lost my ID badge from work. That normally wouldn’t be such a difficult thing to deal with, but the holder I had it in also has my monthly bus pass, my business cards, the combination to the door at work and a collection of cards from people I have met over the last couple of weeks. AAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!

This is so aggravating!! The ID card and the combination are the easiest to replace, and I have plenty more business cards. It’s the other stuff that is the worry, especially my bus pass. Those bandits at C-Tran (local bus provider) will hold me up for another $130. I already feel like I pay enough for a pass, and the price just went up again this month. I sure don’t want to pay for anther one. I’ve looked everywhere, so at this point I have to hope someone has dropped it in the mail and that I will get it by the end of the week.

I use the ID card to pass through the security stalls to get in and out of our building. What a joke!! If I wanted to blow up this building all I’d have to do is show up with a box and say I was delivering it to a certain floor and the guards would let me pass. They don’t check the box, they don’t call to make sure someone is expecting a package, or even go with you to make sure you’re delivering to where you said you were. Honestly, there could be anything in that box, high explosives or a birthday cake, or high explosives in a birthday cake. Happy Birthday to you!!

If I forget my badge and go up to the guard, who I say hello to at least twice a day, and say I’ve forgotten my badge on my desk, I’m subjected to a lecture on how I need to have it with me at all times. Please!!! Like that badge means anything. There are people here who have had the same badge for 15 years, like they still look anything like they did back then. For all anyone would know they were fired for threatening to blow up the building, and are now back to carry it out.

Security is a very expensive joke. We’re going through big budget cuts this year and I keep waiting for someone to suggest we cut this little joke and spend the money someplace better, like parks or transportation.

So, it’s time to head out and catch the bus, I sure hope I can talk my way on again without paying the fare. Wish me luck, and if you find my badge, please mail it to me!!