Interns

[BrilloPad]

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.

 

[bobspud]

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.

 

[scooterscot]

"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.

 

[doodab]

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?

 

[scooterscot]

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.

 

[scooterscot]

You realise he was German don't you?

Yes. I do. But was an opportunity to wind up sasgirl

 

[Bunk]

"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?

 

[sasguru]

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.

 

[DodgyAgent]

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

 

[Mich the Tester]

Boo hoooo

I take it you don't think there's a problem?