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    #11
    Originally posted by amcdonald View Post
    That's because it's what we're perceived to do rather than what we do that is valued

    Like before the web became mainstream, people used to carry round folders to make it look like they were busy, when really they were nipping out for a smoke

    The same way our long hours culture is about being perceived to be working hard because we work long hours, rather than any real measure of productivity
    +1

    I am the most productive member of the team Or at least I was the last time I worked in the team. I work less hours than any of them.

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      #12
      Originally posted by amcdonald View Post
      That's because it's what we're perceived to do rather than what we do that is valued

      Like before the web became mainstream, people used to carry round folders to make it look like they were busy, when really they were nipping out for a smoke

      The same way our long hours culture is about being perceived to be working hard because we work long hours, rather than any real measure of productivity
      ^ This

      Working from home proves it. You can tell when I am at home because my post count goes through the roof! But I am still on average two days ahead of anyone in an office. I almost resent going to site these days.

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        #13
        "Average is 110 hours per week" the article says.

        Let's see 168 hours in a week, take away 8*7=56 for sleep, that leaves you with 2 hours for everything else. Sorry even if they were taking taxies back and forth to the house for a shower they'd use up those 2 hours. I don't believe this article.

        The problem with Londoners is they don't deliver quality so they have to work longer, compared to the cream of the continent who work less but deliver more.
        "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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          #14
          Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
          The problem with Londoners is they don't deliver quality so they have to work longer, compared to the cream of the continent who work less but deliver more.
          You realise he was German don't you?
          While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

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            #15
            Originally posted by amcdonald View Post
            That's because it's what we're perceived to do rather than what we do that is valued

            Like before the web became mainstream, people used to carry round folders to make it look like they were busy, when really they were nipping out for a smoke

            The same way our long hours culture is about being perceived to be working hard because we work long hours, rather than any real measure of productivity
            Spot on. And the UK work place is full of such slackers, especially in London.
            "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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              #16
              Originally posted by doodab View Post
              You realise he was German don't you?
              Yes. I do. But was an opportunity to wind up sasgirl
              "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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                #17
                Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
                "Average is 110 hours per week" the article says.

                Let's see 168 hours in a week, take away 8*7=56 for sleep, that leaves you with 2 hours for everything else. Sorry even if they were taking taxies back and forth to the house for a shower they'd use up those 2 hours. I don't believe this article.
                I'm guessing they weren't getting 8 hours sleep a night?

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
                  Yes. I do. But was an opportunity to wind up sasgirl
                  Next time you might try and wind me up with something intelligent.
                  Of course Londoners, like me, are generally lazy. We work smart not hard.
                  That's why London is the richest part of Europe.

                  HTH.
                  Hard Brexit now!
                  #prayfornodeal

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by doodab View Post
                    WHS. Work life balance in the UK is screwed up for a lot of people. Society suffers, children suffer, everything suffers. We need to get our priorities right as a nation.
                    Boo hoooo
                    Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyone

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post
                      Boo hoooo
                      I take it you don't think there's a problem?
                      And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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