Office in the sky.

This pair of cranes are at the construction site of the Jakarta Westin taken from my room at the Mandarin Oriental, across the road.

What a view these crane operators must have. Aspiring CEO's dream about having that corner office with a panoramic view of the city. Perhaps this may be the ultimate office, perched atop a narrow steel tower, 20 storeys high (my estimate), balanced by concrete ballasts on the short arm.

From where I am observing, the crane tower actually sways as the crane arm swings buffetted by winds, it seems very dangerous & exciting. A miscalculated load mass could tip the balance & send your office crashing to the ground.

No wonder these guys are paid, perhaps not princes' ransom but certainly handsomely.

Indeed some CEO's may feel the same way. You're on top enjoying the view but a mistake could bring you down to earth really fast in a really bad way.

Would I be brave enough to sit in that office? Would like to think so.