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Ugh, but who wants to do nothing all day? You get one life; why waste your days?

• osrec 7y ago
  I agree with you, but a lot of people are happy to take the money for doing nothing. Sometimes this is driven by lack of capability - if you're not good at much, not very driven but still want a great income and lifestyle, this sorta hits the sweet spot. Also a lot of these people lie to themselves about their own importance, in order to have a (false) sense of self worth (but they're okay with it).
  • chii 7y ago
    I'd assume you'd just double dip your time and work on something personal while doing nothing at work...
    • osrec 7y ago
      In my experience, most people just browse the internet.
      • thearch 7y ago
        It's very hard to summon the focus you need while playing fake busy.
• webninja 7y ago
  Having nothing to do but being forced to look busy is a special kind of hell.
  • thearch 7y ago
    I work in energy trading, and understimulated traders over low-season periods like Summer are extremely dangerous. So dangerous that a lot of events take place in Q2 and Q3 to emphasize networking over mindless bored trading.
• sosodev 7y ago
  Are your days any less "wasted" laboring away?
  • mprev 7y ago
    Yep. I’ve got something to show for the time that has passed other than just a pay cheque.
  • osrec 7y ago
    Labouring away can be hell, unless you're like me and doing what you love :)