Comments on: What Break Activities Are Acceptable at Work?

By: Anon

Anon — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 21:02:27 +0000

Since my job expects me to be available during non-office hours I have a hard time thinking of any activity other than the obviously NSFW type things that wouldn’t be ok to do during a break, including watching Netflix. I’d feel very differently if nights/weekends were respected.

By: anon

anon — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:39:45 +0000

I occasionally do a crossword on my computer in the morning to wake up my brain. I definitely feel embarrassed about it and try to hide the screen, but is it so bad?

I also do instacart.

And a kindle extension on my chrome.

Ummm this site?

By: knyc

knyc — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:38:43 +0000

My general philosophy is that i’m a professional and if they expect me to work when I’m at home then I can home when I’m at work. I have never watched (or even thought about watching!) netflix but I certainly make personal calls (personal as in not work related, i am conscious to try to modulate what i talk about even in my office and behind a closed door,) stretch in my seat to a youtube tutorial, and even close my eyes for 10-15 minutes. My strategy is not hide it, hiding it makes me seems like I’m doing something wrong, instead I say things like “can’t keep my eyes open, closing my door for a few minutes” or “played tennis this weekend and now i can’t walk, need to stretch my back.” No one has ever questioned me or commented.