vestmoriaApr 8, 2024

to those of you who get bored at work if there's lots of downtime, why?

https://linux.community/post/767456

to those of you who get bored at work if there's lots of downtime, why? - Linux.Community

I read post about people quitting jobs because they’re boring or there is not much to do and I don’t get it: what’s wrong with being paid for doing nothing or not much at all? Examples I can think of: being paid to be present but only working 30 minutes to 2 hours each 8 hours, or a job where you have to work 5 minutes every 30 minutes. What’s wrong with reading a book, writing poetry or a novel, exercising, playing with the smartphone… and going home to enjoy your hobbies fully rested? Am I missing something?

Show threadSecretPancake
The problem is that I feel like the higher ups might some day look at who is bringing in money and who doesn’t and then think „Do we even need this guy?“. I feel useless. My previous job was very toxic about this stuff. They would punish me for not having any tasks even though it’s not my fault. Which is why I always make sure to tell people when I’m not busy and even suggest things I could do. Still, I get lots of downtime between projects in my current job. I kinda got used to it but it’s always nagging on me.
Apr 9, 2024 at 4:24amWeb
Show threadSon_of_dadApr 9, 2024
Oh man I’m so happy my job doesn’t involve producing anything or proving why I’m needed. It’s less stress not feeling like you have to hit some goal or show some numbers every month. I just show up and do my job and go home