How to kill thyme

ToddyDoody · 30-10-2014 6:40pm

Nothing to do and all the time in the world to do it... Do you actually have to be in the office? In a situation like this you could always pop out for coffee, daily groceries, lunch, the library, the odd browse and you could do a distance learning course.

Andrewf20 · 30-10-2014 6:40pm

Not sure what industry you are in but if possible, get proactive. Without trying to step on peoples toes, try find work to do and ask the boss if hes happy with your proposal. In any organisation ive worked in, there usually loads of loose ends to get sorted.

The One Doctor · 30-10-2014 6:44pm

Dr. Lollington wrote: »

I'm not learning any new skills or using any of my existing skills. It's a complete waste of my time. Doing nothing all day is not as sweet as it sounds unless you're a total moron who enjoys not using what little brain cells they have,

I've have two jobs in the last two years that required me to do almost nothing and get paid well for it.

Simple answer: Use the Internet productively, learn things. Frankly I've no use for a difficult and challenging job, what kind of person wants to work hard to get paid? The smart ones get paid for doing almost nothing. I learned more about orbital mechanics and aerodynamics in those two jobs by using the internet then I ever learned in education. Plus, I came home from work happy, refreshed and relaxed. If you want stress, go find some. I love relaxing in work.

The hilarious thing was that there was a guy beside me working flat out, 7am-10pm to do the same job, Guess who burned out? That's right, he did. And I got better scores on my assessment too.

FullblownRose · 30-10-2014 6:58pm

Have an exciting affair and pen a blockbuster novel about it in your free time.

diomed · 30-10-2014 7:12pm

The One Doctor wrote: »

The hilarious thing was that there was a guy beside me working flat out, 7am-10pm to do the same job, Guess who burned out? That's right, he did. And I got better scores on my assessment too.

There is something on your nose. It is brown.

Rabbo · 30-10-2014 9:04pm

I know it's not the OPs fault, but am I the only one peed off that the public sector are still hiring people to do nothing?

Does this culture still exist in the public sector?

pwurple · 30-10-2014 9:07pm

Try coursera. Free online short courses

WoollyRedHat · 30-10-2014 9:59pm

Write a book.

Gmol · 30-10-2014 10:16pm

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

Write a book.

A time for thyme.

Filmer Paradise · 30-10-2014 10:49pm

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

Write a book.

Gmol wrote: »

A time for thyme.

Or some poetry.

Rhyme with Thyme.:D

ElizaT33 · 30-10-2014 11:31pm

How coincidental is it that ENDA and Co have today brought out a NEW system to fire Civil Service employees who are not performing to standard?

Don't you just love the way our Country works!

Have to say I have empathy with the OP - for fear of SAS gunmen finding me(!) I will be discreet - but I did have a stint of work part-time once in a HSE hospital (each day after my day job every day for about 6 months) when trying to make ends meet to pay for child care and all the lovely taxes our Government have made us pay austerity wise!

Anyway - Id say I did 70% more work than any of the full-time workers around me - not a lie!

Also, never kill Thyme - its a lovely herb!;)

coolhull · 30-10-2014 11:37pm

Is this a Jobridge scheme? If it is, stick with it, 'cos you're being over-paid

Hermy · 31-10-2014 9:16am

Are you into quizzes? Here's a few links...

Jetpunk

Sporcle

PuzzGrid

Mensa-Test.com

anncoates · 31-10-2014 9:26am

I would be much of a Sage in these matters, but although your employers must bear blame, you're Parsley responsible too.

Still, at least you're Mint though which shows some a-Cumin.

sbsquarepants · 31-10-2014 9:33am

pwurple wrote: »

Try coursera. Free online short courses

I've done a few of these. It's an excellent website.
Even tried to do one in work, but alas I'm trapped in the real world (aka non public service) and lunch break or not if I'm physically present some fúcker or other will invariably interrupt me for something, even if it's just to ask why I'm wearing earphones and watching a lecture - I mean Jesus Christ how many hints do some people need! I just found it impossible to do in work.
OP I'd kill to have your problem and that is the honest truth. Be careful what you wish for!

How to kill thyme

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