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vestmoria Apr 8, 2024

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

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?

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PeepinGoodArgs Apr 8, 2024

This is me. I want a different job because I’m always bored.

It feels meaningless. I’m pushing papers because someone needs papers pushed. Part of my job is actually incredibly useful, but 90% of it is it just me pretending to work by watching YouTube videos so my screen doesn’t go dark and I can make sure I’m not showing as Away in Teams.

It’s a government job too, so it’s unlikely I’ll be replaced by AI despite AI being perfect for replacing me and my colleagues.

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Thordros [he/him, comrade/them]

but 90% of it is it just me pretending to work by watching YouTube videos so my screen doesn’t go dark and I can make sure I’m not showing as Away in Teams.

Get a hardware mouse jiggler! I bought one for my partner as a gag gift during the start of the Pandemic, but it’s seriously improved their mental health. Taking naps, reading books, and writing all became possible, with zero risk.