Reply to: i wonder..

[AlfredJPruffock]

I'm very happy at the mo as Ive had a few ongoing projects to perform and also ongoing support to attend to - the upshot is that before you know it - the Working Day is over - and the weeks seem to fly by.

Jings - its March already !!!

When I look back Ive never been able to get a gig that involved doing next to nowt - not that I mind - I wouldnt be very good at adopting an artifical sense of urgency.

[NotAllThere]

It's not just about bad management. It's also that we do in half an hour the work that a permie does in eight. So if we only do two hours work in the day, that's still value for money. I've occassionally done three, but had to have a lie down when I got home...

[swamp]

It sounds like you are all working quite hard. My career OTOH has been a long sojourn in a various 'Internet cafes'.

My trick is to send a group email every few days (when I can be bothered). I like to write a polite rant about something that isn't important, emphasise the effort I will need to sort it out, and be sure to cc the boss. Job done, I make a cup of tea and get back to CUK.

[pault107]

Probably. Anyone who's read this book knows that 'presenteeism' is pretty much the norm in large organisations. If you're going to be bored out your mind, make sure you make some money out of it.

I find it interesting how the first two reviews of 'The Living Dead' are by thisiswiltshire.co.uk and the Swindon Advertiser. I did once have a half hour kip under a desk in a Swindon office (I was young), so I can understand why.

[expat]

It’s alright. Get yourself a cuppa, read a few CUK posts, check your hotmail and then go for a tulip and you’ll be back to normal in about half an hour.

Are you spying on me?

Cuppa in hand, on CUK, just checked mail. Hmm. What's next?

[Rookie]

Just done 5 mins work! Phew.

You deserve a break. Now go and put your feet up.

[Mich the Tester]

Just done 5 mins work! Phew.

It’s alright. Get yourself a cuppa, read a few CUK posts, check your hotmail and then go for a tulip and you’ll be back to normal in about half an hour.

[expat]

Just done 5 mins work! Phew.

[Rookie]

Unless you're in Staples where they'll do you for shoplifting...

Or on the High Street where you'll be pestered to carry out imaginary questionairres.

[Chugnut]

Carry a clipboard and walk purposfully and no-one will ever ask you what you are doing.

Unless you're in Staples where they'll do you for shoplifting...

[DaveB]

I've seen Wally from Dilbert recommend this approach and since Dilbert effectively models all the places I've ever worked at, I think it's safe to assume a lot of people are walking around a lot of offices with random scraps of paper.

Good job the paperless office never actually materialised, wasn't it?

Carry a clipboard and walk purposfully and no-one will ever ask you what you are doing.

[Mich the Tester]

Good job the paperless office never actually materialised, wasn't it?

How much chance did it have with so many people who have to pretend they’ve something to do?

[Chugnut]

For some reason I always remember the late, great John Peel talking about his only ever "proper job" I think for national service or something. Apparently that was his tactic, always carry a piece of paper around and look busy.

I've seen Wally from Dilbert recommend this approach and since Dilbert effectively models all the places I've ever worked at, I think it's safe to assume a lot of people are walking around a lot of offices with random scraps of paper.

Good job the paperless office never actually materialised, wasn't it?

[Badger]

ditto here, not 'done' anything for weeks, don't think a renewal will be forthcoming

Just watched Damages on my iPhone to pass the time, and I usually walk to the furthest possible little boys room to spend a penny or two.

[ratewhore]

Don't forget chef - you're always busy, mulling over the issue.

Reminds me of my days in the RAF. When it was cold outside, we'd sit in the crew room in our gortex jackets. Then when the crew chief came in looking for someone to go out and do some work, we'd claim we just got back in and were having a quick brew.

Worked every time...