One more quick thing: I did ask my client how often the machine goes down. He replied that it's a workhorse and hasn't broken since he's been there over a year!
$10 for a cheap coffeemaker? Come on. If you're a really good office manager or boss, do the RIGHT thing and invest in a super-automatic espresso maker. If it's a small office, it's amazing how much such a small perq can go so far. I visited an office of about 10 people yesterday for the first time…
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