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Desk workers of Lemmy, what are your tips for appearing busy in the office even when you might not be? (lemm.ee)

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[–] Psythik 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Where are people finding these stereotypical office jobs that allow for so much downtime? In every office I've worked in, the calls and tickets would just keep coming in non-stop. I was always too busy to have time to look like I'm busy.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

There's a lot of bureaucratic delays in large enterprises and public sector. If you're doing a job right you're likely waiting on other people 80% of the time.

I do all kinds of free training when I've got downtime. Psychology, the sales cycle, dealing with people, project planning etc. Can all help with almost any job

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Well I found mine while looking for a moderately large company. I've learned, that big company's and small family businesses don't allow much downtime and freedom so I went looking for the middle.

[–] Psythik 1 points 4 months ago

Thanks for the tip. I've only ever worked for one extreme or the other.