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For those who neff at work

Ktulu

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What do you tell your boss you're doing if/when they ask you?

I always say i'm doing "research" or "testing"
 

Zim Hosein

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Originally posted by: Ktulu
What do you tell your boss you're doing if/when they ask you?

I always say i'm doing "research" or "testing"

They don't see me, I'm good like that! :p
 

scorpmatt

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I tell my sup that I'm clearing my head from working with code. :D works all the time cause my co-worker goes out and clears his head via surfing. this works for me. although here recently I've been put on a project that isn't web code but keeps me busy all day. today my project has been put on hold until further notice :(
 

oboeguy

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Sometimes code needs some time to run. Then there's lunch or snack time. Right now code is running. :)
 

mugs

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My boss works remotely, so I have to submit a weekly report of what I've done which we discuss at a conference call. Basically I just use vague language to make it seem like something that took me 15 minutes really took me 4 days. I'm pretty sure he knows how little work I've had for the last several months, I really just do it so HIS boss doesn't get concerned.
 

bamacre

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Originally posted by: mugs
My boss works remotely, so I have to submit a weekly report of what I've done which we discuss at a conference call. Basically I just use vague language to make it seem like something that took me 15 minutes really took me 4 days. I'm pretty sure he knows how little work I've had for the last several months, I really just do it so HIS boss doesn't get concerned.

Yeah, I can just imagine.

You: "I have been trying to reconfigure the tcp/ip settings on the 10/100 ethernet ports for the Dell PowerEdge servers to more-securely comminicate with the LAN and VPN settings on the routers due to Microsoft's new security updates,...."

Boss: Uh, huh. Ok, :confused:, good job.
 

NatePo717

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Never been asked. But I would just tell him I've finished my assignements and am waiting for Sarah to assign me more!
 

OutHouse

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mine doesnt ask, i normally neff (like now) when i am doing other things and waiting for the process to finish.
 

phreakah

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Originally posted by: acemcmac
alt-tab 4 life

QFT

I've grown a habit of surfing the web with my tumb on alt and ring finger on tab.... i'm sure they know i'm up to something
 

BurnItDwn

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I tell my boss I'm on a computer forum.
He knows I surf when the work is caught up.

As long as it doesn't interfere with productivity, there are no issues.