I'm being unproductive at work! Anyone else?

[David__77]

I can't seem to muster productivity. I've been bad for about a week now. How can I focus??? HELP!

[derby378]

1. Is your desk cluttered beyond all comprehension?

Or is it neat and tidy? Maybe it's time to shred a few piles.

[David__77]

3. I guess I'll walk around with a clipboard!

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[dolo amber]

2. Dude...I am out of hand

I totally can't get it together either. I mean I *do*, because I have to, but as soon as I don't have to anymore I'm politics-nerding it up like a maniac. x(

[Coyote_Bandit]

4. You should remind yourself

that there is always somebody who wants your job.

And there is always somebody who can do it better.

[machI]

5. Just claim that "I'm in the management training program."

Things to say if Caught Sleeping on the Job:

"They told me at the blood bank this might happen."

"This is just a 15-minute power nap like they raved about in that time-management course you sent me to."

"I was working smarter -- not harder."

"This is one of the seven habits of highly effective people."

"I'm in the management training program."

"This is in exchange for the six hours last night when I dreamed about work!"

"Why did you interrupt me? I had almost figured out a solution to our biggest problem!"

"Someone must've put decaf in the wrong pot."

"Whew! I must have left the top off the liquid paper."

"I wasn't sleeping! I was meditating on the mission statement and envisioning a new paradigm!"

"Just pacing myself for the all-nighter tonight!"

"Boy, that cold medicine I took last night just won't wear off!"

"Ah, the unique and unpredictable circadian rhythms of the workaholic!"

"I'm sorry, I thought you (the boss) were gone for the day."

"Oh, man! Come in at 6 in the morning and look what happens!"

"...and I especially thank you for my excellent boss, Amen!"

[sohndrsmith]

6. Your perspective is skewed. Listen... You HAVE a JOB... appreciate that. n/t

[old mark]

7. I'm retired - I am forced to be unproductive at home...nt

[RebelOne]

8. I won't be productive until after Nov. 5.