Originally posted by Old Greg
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Zero work to do on contract (confused!)
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"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife. -
I have read entire novels at work before by getting a .txt version and opening it in notepad amongst a jumble of other stuff. The last one I read must have cost them around £1,000.
A fair price for the absolute soul crushing misery having nothing to do despite asking daily brings.Comment
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostMultiple times. One of my all time favourites.Comment
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Ditto WiB above. Change to WFH as much as you can but make it clear you will be on site when needed. Then see if you can find another job that you can do alongside it.
If they have an instant messaging system that means you feel you need to be visible as 'active' all the time, buy something called a mouse jiggler and it'll stop you going to away status (best investment I ever made).Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostIf they have an instant messaging system that means you feel you need to be visible as 'active' all the time, buy something called a mouse jiggler and it'll stop you going to away status (best investment I ever made).If you don't have anything nice to say, say it sarcasticallyComment
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Originally posted by KinooOrKinog View PostI had no idea those existed! I'm off to buy one now :-)
Caffeine - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostIf you don't have anything nice to say, say it sarcasticallyComment
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If you want a 'mouse jiggler' just install autohotkey and run a script like:
Code:Loop 1000 { Send {ScrollLock} Sleep 30 Send {ScrollLock} Sleep 60000 }
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Originally posted by KinooOrKinog View PostThank you!!
A good set of speakers turn up full for when you get a notification should be enough to wake you from your slumber on the couch... Apparently..'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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