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What Would Be The First Item, You Would Grab If Your Office Caught On Fire?

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Last week I had an appointment with a cosmetologist for a facial massage (one of my best friends gave me a gift certificate for a beauty salon for Christmas).
I was chatting with my cosmetologist about beauty products and she said about one of the creams, “You know, Arina, if this building caught on fire the first thing I would carry out of here would be this cream!”- And she pointed to a rose – colored jar. An interesting way to phrase a sentence, don’t you think?
What would I carry out if my office caught on fire? I would definitely grab my laptop and if I had enough time, the external hard disk and two-three of my most valuable books. I know, I am probably a geek, but my laptop is my business and big part of my life!
What about you? What is the most valuable object that you have in the office?
Would you grab anything on your way out in case of a fire? Or would you run for the door, feeling relieved that Heaven itself has given you a legitimate excuse to stop working and take a couple days off?
Come on, be honest! Let’s get to know each other better!
Write down your answer in the comment section below.

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  • http://www.facebook.com Rajesh Kotwani

    Fire Extinguisher….

  • http://www.facebook.com Rajesh Kotwani

    Fire Extinguisher….

  • Siddig Ali

    As my company is responsible for the whole building, the only things I can take out with me when there is a fire, are personal items, such as , glasses, mobile and, keys..etc. Besides that I can help others to save themselves if possible.

  • Siddig Ali

    As my company is responsible for the whole building, the only things I can take out with me when there is a fire, are personal items, such as , glasses, mobile and, keys..etc. Besides that I can help others to save themselves if possible.

  • Casey

    My companny is also responsible for the building. If I were in a building that caught on fire I would definitely grab by pictures. Pictures are memories that you can not get back.

    ~Casey <3

  • Casey

    My companny is also responsible for the building. If I were in a building that caught on fire I would definitely grab by pictures. Pictures are memories that you can not get back.

    ~Casey <3

  • Tara

    My company is also responsible for the building, however the first things that I would grab would be the picture that I have…along with my purse and phone…other then that it would be about getting everyone else out of the building.

  • Tara

    My company is also responsible for the building, however the first things that I would grab would be the picture that I have…along with my purse and phone…other then that it would be about getting everyone else out of the building.

  • http://www.aahana.in Anna

    For sure my external hard disk drive. It has my past, my present and my future – my entire identity!!! After that comes my purse since it has all my debit and credit cards. I need to survive after that fire!!!

  • http://www.aahana.in Anna

    For sure my external hard disk drive. It has my past, my present and my future – my entire identity!!! After that comes my purse since it has all my debit and credit cards. I need to survive after that fire!!!

  • Rina

    my purse

  • Rina

    my purse

  • Jefri

    the first things I will grabbed is…….. just to save my life…..

  • Jefri

    the first things I will grabbed is…….. just to save my life…..

  • Anuj

    my cell phone

  • Anuj

    my cell phone

  • Ghulam Ali

    i would save myself first and then my laptop ofcourse.

  • Ghulam Ali

    i would save myself first and then my laptop ofcourse.

  • Perwaiz Ahmed

    My personal items only

  • Perwaiz Ahmed

    My personal items only

  • http://www.trythaiyogamassage.com Suzanne

    Home office so I’m responsible for the whole lot….I’d take my iPhone.

  • http://www.trythaiyogamassage.com Suzanne

    Home office so I’m responsible for the whole lot….I’d take my iPhone.

  • omkar

    fire extenguisher first ………. rest comes last

  • omkar

    fire extenguisher first ………. rest comes last

  • http://www.become-a-rep.co.uk Nadine

    Blackberry – definitely my Blackberry

  • http://www.become-a-rep.co.uk Nadine

    Blackberry – definitely my Blackberry

  • http://www.become-a-rep.co.uk Nadine

    Blackberry – definitely my Blackberry

  • Julie

    Since I work at home, I would grab my laptop, my son and my husband.
    Ohhhhh, and my iPod Touch

    Good question

  • Julie

    Since I work at home, I would grab my laptop, my son and my husband.
    Ohhhhh, and my iPod Touch

    Good question

  • Julie

    Since I work at home, I would grab my laptop, my son and my husband.
    Ohhhhh, and my iPod Touch

    Good question

  • Jornsean

    Ring the alarm….

  • Jornsean

    Ring the alarm….

  • Jornsean

    Ring the alarm….

  • Esther

    My handbag and my USBs

  • Esther

    My handbag and my USBs

  • Esther

    My handbag and my USBs

  • Ron Wand

    It Depends where the fire is. It depends if I know the building well. It depends where in the building I am. It depends what I have in my office. There is no good or bad answer, because “IT DEPENDS.”

    And, “It Depends” will dictate your priorities at that moment in time.

  • Ron Wand

    It Depends where the fire is. It depends if I know the building well. It depends where in the building I am. It depends what I have in my office. There is no good or bad answer, because “IT DEPENDS.”

    And, “It Depends” will dictate your priorities at that moment in time.

  • Ron Wand

    It Depends where the fire is. It depends if I know the building well. It depends where in the building I am. It depends what I have in my office. There is no good or bad answer, because “IT DEPENDS.”

    And, “It Depends” will dictate your priorities at that moment in time.

  • http://www.robmccabe.com Rob McCabe

    Without a moment’s hesitation, if I had enough time, I would grab my laptop and jump drive which has all of my work stored on it first, while grabbing my glasses to see (I don’t need my glasses to use my computer. Since my laptop is my communication tool with the outside world, I would be lost without it. I keep my cell phone and keys in my pocket at all times so I wouldn’t be scrambling around to look for those items. I’d also help the other people out of the building if i worked in a big building, but as I am self-employed, these items would be the only things I would grab. Oh, I’d let the cat out too.

  • http://www.robmccabe.com Rob McCabe

    Without a moment’s hesitation, if I had enough time, I would grab my laptop and jump drive which has all of my work stored on it first, while grabbing my glasses to see (I don’t need my glasses to use my computer. Since my laptop is my communication tool with the outside world, I would be lost without it. I keep my cell phone and keys in my pocket at all times so I wouldn’t be scrambling around to look for those items. I’d also help the other people out of the building if i worked in a big building, but as I am self-employed, these items would be the only things I would grab. Oh, I’d let the cat out too.

  • http://www.robmccabe.com Rob McCabe

    Without a moment’s hesitation, if I had enough time, I would grab my laptop and jump drive which has all of my work stored on it first, while grabbing my glasses to see (I don’t need my glasses to use my computer. Since my laptop is my communication tool with the outside world, I would be lost without it. I keep my cell phone and keys in my pocket at all times so I wouldn’t be scrambling around to look for those items. I’d also help the other people out of the building if i worked in a big building, but as I am self-employed, these items would be the only things I would grab. Oh, I’d let the cat out too.

  • Alex

    All I need to grab are my keys and wallet… Everything else should be in my portable fireproof safe so I can leave it behind and grab it later
    . I must say I’m a slightly better prepared since I have been in that situation in the past! And then just make sure everyone is out safely.

  • Alex

    All I need to grab are my keys and wallet… Everything else should be in my portable fireproof safe so I can leave it behind and grab it later
    . I must say I’m a slightly better prepared since I have been in that situation in the past! And then just make sure everyone is out safely.

  • Alex

    All I need to grab are my keys and wallet… Everything else should be in my portable fireproof safe so I can leave it behind and grab it later
    . I must say I’m a slightly better prepared since I have been in that situation in the past! And then just make sure everyone is out safely.

  • Arina

    Alex, I’m sorry that you had to go through this… Hope that no one got hurt and that you had enough time to pack your personal items and take them with you. By the way, portable fireproof safe is a great idea!

  • Arina

    Alex, I’m sorry that you had to go through this… Hope that no one got hurt and that you had enough time to pack your personal items and take them with you. By the way, portable fireproof safe is a great idea!

  • Arina

    Alex, I’m sorry that you had to go through this… Hope that no one got hurt and that you had enough time to pack your personal items and take them with you. By the way, portable fireproof safe is a great idea!

  • ‘uyun

    i’ll surely take my cell phone and my identity card. will definietely grab my laptop as well! Run quickly without looking behind anymore!

  • ‘uyun

    i’ll surely take my cell phone and my identity card. will definietely grab my laptop as well! Run quickly without looking behind anymore!

  • ‘uyun

    i’ll surely take my cell phone and my identity card. will definietely grab my laptop as well! Run quickly without looking behind anymore!

  • Nalaka Sanjeewa

    First thing will be my important data,it can be Files and USB or Hard Disk.If there is more time I’ll be protect others as well.other assest can recovery from insurence or other way.if something happen to data no one can give it back.it’ll be loss for company .

  • Nalaka Sanjeewa

    First thing will be my important data,it can be Files and USB or Hard Disk.If there is more time I’ll be protect others as well.other assest can recovery from insurence or other way.if something happen to data no one can give it back.it’ll be loss for company .

  • Nalaka Sanjeewa

    First thing will be my important data,it can be Files and USB or Hard Disk.If there is more time I’ll be protect others as well.other assest can recovery from insurence or other way.if something happen to data no one can give it back.it’ll be loss for company .

  • Rick

    Easy Question…My Mistriss…..

  • Rick

    Easy Question…My Mistriss…..

  • Rick

    Easy Question…My Mistriss…..

  • Ravi

    Well the first thing wht i will do is , I WILL ONLY SAVE MY LIFE , I remember my grandfather use to say when my father was in tension or stress & when my dad use to think that this is now end of world bcoz of stress.Then my grandpa use to say SAR SALAMAT TO PAGDI PACHAS means if ur head is safe u can wear 100′s of cap on ur head.So my priority will be just to save my life nothing else :)

  • Sanntay

    I will grab my keys, cell phone, and coat. I don’t care about anything else in this office. I will hightail it to my car and drive home…

  • Sanntay

    I will grab my keys, cell phone, and coat. I don’t care about anything else in this office. I will hightail it to my car and drive home…

  • Sanntay

    I will grab my keys, cell phone, and coat. I don’t care about anything else in this office. I will hightail it to my car and drive home…

  • Angela

    I would grab my 4 wiener dogs that go to work with me every day! Although they would most likely beat me to the door.

  • http://www.AllAboutGratitude.com Paul Taubman

    My first thought is similar to many – I would grab my computer. It has the data for my websites including http://www.AllAboutGratitude.com – but unlink many, I run off a Mac Pro desktop machine. This weighs close to 40 pounds so I am not sure I would grab it (depending on the severity of the fire).

    I appreciate you bringing this up because it really got me to think about my backup process. I do make daily backups, but they are all saved on-site! I am now thinking of off-site backup solutions.

    Be Well.
    Paul.
    http://www.AllAboutGratitude.com

  • http://www.AllAboutGratitude.com Paul Taubman

    My first thought is similar to many – I would grab my computer. It has the data for my websites including http://www.AllAboutGratitude.com – but unlink many, I run off a Mac Pro desktop machine. This weighs close to 40 pounds so I am not sure I would grab it (depending on the severity of the fire).

    I appreciate you bringing this up because it really got me to think about my backup process. I do make daily backups, but they are all saved on-site! I am now thinking of off-site backup solutions.

    Be Well.
    Paul.
    http://www.AllAboutGratitude.com

  • Angela

    I would grab my 4 wiener dogs that go to work with me every day! Although they would most likely beat me to the door.

  • Angela

    I would grab my 4 wiener dogs that go to work with me every day! Although they would most likely beat me to the door.

  • Citrifolia

    My handbag, my coat and phone….an my Coke!

  • Citrifolia

    My handbag, my coat and phone….an my Coke!

  • Citrifolia

    My handbag, my coat and phone….an my Coke!

  • Gulsha Fawzia

    To be honest I would not remember anything else rather just save my life. Nothing would really matter as the fear would shut my brains of all the material stuff. I would not be in a state of mind to think about anything around or about my own self.

  • Gulsha Fawzia

    To be honest I would not remember anything else rather just save my life. Nothing would really matter as the fear would shut my brains of all the material stuff. I would not be in a state of mind to think about anything around or about my own self.

  • Ian R

    Its obvious. My little notebook full of quotes and thoughts from ARINA!!

  • Ian R

    Its obvious. My little notebook full of quotes and thoughts from ARINA!!

  • Alexis

    I would grab my purse and my usb. Everything else is replaceable

  • Alexis

    I would grab my purse and my usb. Everything else is replaceable

  • Jacqueline

    laptop–its sad I know

  • Jacqueline

    laptop–its sad I know

  • tom rivera

    first,i need to assess the situation and if it is very urgent i think i just run out of the building.if i assess that i could find time to save something i will take some personal belongings like my glasses,cellphone,computer and maybe the most important office files.

  • tom rivera

    first,i need to assess the situation and if it is very urgent i think i just run out of the building.if i assess that i could find time to save something i will take some personal belongings like my glasses,cellphone,computer and maybe the most important office files.

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