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It’s 32° in the office

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ivegottogetaway · 06/07/2026 16:02

On day one of a ten day heatwave.

No AC is available as it’s a hospital and it’s all (rightly) directed to the wards. No more fans, we just have desk fans that blow hot air at us.

It’s set to get hotter and hotter, the building traps heat overnight and there’s barely any breeze.

AIBU to just want to walk out?! It’s awful

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ivegottogetaway · 06/07/2026 16:15

Loulou4022 · 06/07/2026 16:14

Cooling neck towel and a neck fan were my life savers in school the week before last! Along with ice cold water to drink.
Also Ice packs on my wrists and across my lap after a cool shower in the evening to cool me down enough to sleep.

It’s just so draining, sitting in it all day

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Loulou4022 · 06/07/2026 16:14

Cooling neck towel and a neck fan were my life savers in school the week before last! Along with ice cold water to drink.
Also Ice packs on my wrists and across my lap after a cool shower in the evening to cool me down enough to sleep.

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ivegottogetaway · 06/07/2026 16:08

Yellowpapersun · 06/07/2026 16:05

YANBU. Have you tried one of those cooling towels you put in the freezer for round your neck? Or a neck fan? Worth a try! I do sympathise, it must be horrible.

I have one, I need to remember to bring it in!

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Wednesday505 · 06/07/2026 16:06

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Yellowpapersun · 06/07/2026 16:05

YANBU. Have you tried one of those cooling towels you put in the freezer for round your neck? Or a neck fan? Worth a try! I do sympathise, it must be horrible.