FT-holism at work
Nov 26, 2002 | 4:05 am
#31
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Here's more of my speak-this one is fun!:
open an Excel sheet and track your time on FT. If you have any software that tracks a project or time used in a certain application (some graphics companies have this) then use that too.
Be honest and enter in -or let it enter for you- the time you spend on miles stuff. At the end of the day, week, month, see if a ticket on airline Z was worth all that time and then factor in what you'd get paid by the hour.
If you are at the job, you are making out like a bandit! If not, time to start writing a book and getting paid for the words you print. (I am as guilty as the next person-oh yeah!)
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If speed is not your thing, distance may as well be. Enjoy and embrace it all!
open an Excel sheet and track your time on FT. If you have any software that tracks a project or time used in a certain application (some graphics companies have this) then use that too.
Be honest and enter in -or let it enter for you- the time you spend on miles stuff. At the end of the day, week, month, see if a ticket on airline Z was worth all that time and then factor in what you'd get paid by the hour.
If you are at the job, you are making out like a bandit! If not, time to start writing a book and getting paid for the words you print. (I am as guilty as the next person-oh yeah!)
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If speed is not your thing, distance may as well be. Enjoy and embrace it all!
Nov 26, 2002 | 9:58 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by xyzzy:
You worry because some bosses think surfing is bad? I had a boss at a very large former employer (whose stock is down ~96% since I left -- wish I could say that my departure was the cause ;-) who complained that we were wasting time any time he saw two employees workeing together to solve a time-critical problem.</font>
You worry because some bosses think surfing is bad? I had a boss at a very large former employer (whose stock is down ~96% since I left -- wish I could say that my departure was the cause ;-) who complained that we were wasting time any time he saw two employees workeing together to solve a time-critical problem.</font>
When I've supervised people, my attitude has always been, I just want you to get the job done. If you can get the job done and have some time left over to surf the net, make a personal call, or whatever, go for it. Just get the work done well and I will be happy.
That's the way that I've always been, but as I know from personal experience, far too many bosses are not like that.
Dec 23, 2002 | 11:02 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">I have real problems with any workplace where the boss is going to come around and get on someone for doing a little internet surfing. Sheesh. Talk about micromanagement, and a sure fire way to make your employees leave!
Who cares as long as you are getting your work done? </font>
Who cares as long as you are getting your work done? </font>
I've more or less been told that Internet usage is being tracked here. My review is on January 7...we'll see if FT comes up.
Dec 23, 2002 | 11:13 am
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I know I'm hooked.
So to prove to myself I could do it - I made myself stay off for four days.
While I was gone the BA $20 fare hit the news. Dang.
So much for the "staying off" idea.
Got to go - read some more. ha.
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TANSTAAFL - but if you work it right, FF miles comes pretty close.
So to prove to myself I could do it - I made myself stay off for four days.
While I was gone the BA $20 fare hit the news. Dang.
So much for the "staying off" idea.
Got to go - read some more. ha.
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TANSTAAFL - but if you work it right, FF miles comes pretty close.
Dec 23, 2002 | 11:31 am
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FT helps keeps me sane (I am a full time Dad) and I would be addicted if I was allowed to be but 3 years olds don't take kindly to not being the center of their parent's universe for more than a few minutes at a ti
Dec 23, 2002 | 7:22 pm
#38
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More like, I hate when workaholism interferes with my FT time. Since I'm usually working in all global time zones, I get to check in on a 24 hr. basis. It's about the only "perk" I can think of, outside of the trips/miles!
Dec 23, 2002 | 8:18 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ec336:
Here is my problem:
While at work, I can't help but log on to FT every now and then.... Anyone else out there with the same problem? [/B]</font>
Here is my problem:
While at work, I can't help but log on to FT every now and then.... Anyone else out there with the same problem? [/B]</font>
Dec 23, 2002 | 10:21 pm
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OK I admit it, I'm a FT holic. I can hardly go a a day without logging on. I do have a good excuse though, I'm retired, I enjoy traveling, FT has furthered my education, broadened my horizons, saved me many dollars and is entertaining.
Dec 24, 2002 | 4:06 pm
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I tend to look the other way on what my employees (and myself by extension) do at work as long as they are getting their work done and being productive. If you can talk on the phone and surf the net at the same time and still do your work accurately, in appropriate volumes, and on time, more power to you.
That said, I had to terminate someone last Friday... seems like he was not only NOT getting his work done but when we pulled the web logs (for back up so we could have a "clean" termination), he was moderating two websites, had designed a half dozen more on OUR time using our resources, and managed to spend a better part of his day IMing on four different screennames with over 60 individuals.
Call me a micro-manager, but THAT is a bit extreme!
That said, I had to terminate someone last Friday... seems like he was not only NOT getting his work done but when we pulled the web logs (for back up so we could have a "clean" termination), he was moderating two websites, had designed a half dozen more on OUR time using our resources, and managed to spend a better part of his day IMing on four different screennames with over 60 individuals.
Call me a micro-manager, but THAT is a bit extreme!