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Re: Do You Waste Two Hours Every Workday?

Barb — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:48:23 -0000

For some people, there's a lot of variance in how much time is wasted. I might have days or even weeks where I fool around for a couple of hours, over the course of the day, just because at that time, I don't have tons of work. Then I'll go through weeks where I barely goof off and have to take work home. Right now is a quiet time, and I enjoy it, because I know I'll be in a crunch soon enough.

Re: Do You Waste Two Hours Every Workday?

Ron — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:51:18 -0000

Hmmm I'm reading this blog at work...there's 10 minutes.

Re: Do You Waste Two Hours Every Workday?

The Happy Rock — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:38:15 -0000

2 hours might be an understatement from what I see. I have seen studies that show it is much more than that 3 hours or so.

A lot of people waste time, because they are allowed to waste time. Not enough expectation is put forth from management.

Re: Do You Waste Two Hours Every Workday?

Brian — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:20:59 -0000

Not having enough work to do and not being challenged are, in my opinion, side effects of employers catering to their average employee for that position.

For instance, if an employer has a team of low level analysts, they try to make sure the average person in that position does not quit from overload. They assume the top performers will ask for more work and eventually get them promoted.

It is so important if you are in that ~30% of people who don't have enough work to do or are not challenged to go to your boss and ask for more work or a raise. This is especially true at lower levels when you are started in the same position as others regardless of work ethic.

Re: Do You Waste Two Hours Every Workday?

Modern Worker — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:17:14 -0000

Given how lazy many workers are these days, I'm surprised it wasn't more than two hours being wasted.

Re: Do You Waste Two Hours Every Workday?

Nofie — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:57:08 -0000

Definitely agree. I spend 60-90 mins daily to read blogs and websites. Some were worth to read, but the rest are junk and only wasting my time.

PS: Nice site you have. I have subscribed it.