Basically, I've taken up a gig in an area that is very well-known to me and and instead of being ultra-productive, I find myself very unmotivated. I've negotiated a decent rate so I'd be very happy to continue, but I haven't been very productive lately. Any tips on how to get going?
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Originally posted by yasockie View PostBasically, I've taken up a gig in an area that is very well-known to me and and instead of being ultra-productive, I find myself very unmotivated. I've negotiated a decent rate so I'd be very happy to continue, but I haven't been very productive lately. Any tips on how to get going?And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
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The first stage in recovery is to admit that you are a slacker.
stand up, right now, and say
'My name is YaSockie. I am a slacker'(\__/)
(>'.'<)
("")("") Born to Drink. Forced to WorkComment
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Originally posted by yasockie View PostBasically, I've taken up a gig in an area that is very well-known to me and and instead of being ultra-productive, I find myself very unmotivated. I've negotiated a decent rate so I'd be very happy to continue, but I haven't been very productive lately. Any tips on how to get going?
Works for me.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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I was gonna post a response to this but I CBAOriginally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
I want my account deleted and all of my information removed, I want to invoke my right to be forgotten.Comment
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Originally posted by SimonMac View PostI was gonna post a response to this but I CBAAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostDon't do any work until a few days before the deadline. That way, you'll tulip yourself and work your ass off to complete in fear of being found out, terminated and sued.
Works for me.
In software, obviously nothing ever really is done, but you can only progress by setting up goals and sprints and stuff, where I am at the moment, there's no such pressure, thus I feel no urge to do anything....Comment
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Originally posted by yasockie View PostThat's how I often work as well - in this case, however, there doesn't seem to be a specific or even made up dead-line or goal - it could be that that's killing it for me - I don't see the end of it, when it gets 'done'.
In software, obviously nothing ever really is done, but you can only progress by setting up goals and sprints and stuff, where I am at the moment, there's no such pressure, thus I feel no urge to do anything....And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Ask to work from home, then you can cover off the client's work in no time and do what the heck you want with the rest of the day... even take on another client.Comment
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