It's quite inconvenient to work when she's laying on my documents or my keyboard. If I'm going to work like a boss, I can't have her bothering me all day.
Then I saw this meme on Facebook, and was struck with inspiration.
So now Elliott has her own "inbox" and we are both more productive employees.
Janitorial services.
Security detail.
Creative brainstorming session.
Do your pets like to get in the way?