Cleaning Out Cubes

You learn a lot about a person when you have to clean out their cubicle. Some people hoard things, which either deprives others of their use or causes the company to spend more money to compensate. Some people leave things trashed, perhaps thinking they're "sticking it to the man" when in fact they are sticking it to their former co-workers--some of whose opinions might be important for a future job search. Some people spend a little effort tidying up and even leave behind something helpful (e.g., location of useful files) or humorous. In any event, the way you leave your workspace is part of the impression you leave behind and worth a little effort to make sure it sends the message you want to send.