Creating Your Personal Workspace in After Fx 6.5
I don't know about you but when I'm working in design software I need my tools, panels, and windows to be exactly where I left them whenever I last closed the application. After Effects allows you to do this by giving you the option to save your workspace.
First perform your workspace Feng Shui by comfortably placing your timeline, effects, and tools throughout the After Effects interface. Once you are happy with your window placement go to Window > Workspace > Save Workspace and name your new workspace.

Now when you open up After Effects and you are unhappy with the previous person's layout; just go to Window > Workspace > Your Name and everything will snap into place the you like it.
