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SmootSmack

Now that I'll be joining ESPN I can just say "It's research"

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TheMalcolmConnection

Bastard. Good call.

I do like the precedent that set for my fellow WPers (not like we cared anyway).

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Mattyk

Makes sense to me.

Some people in my office walk around socializing all day, some talk on the phone, and some are outside half the day smoking.

I really don't see where being on the net is a bigger deal.

At least I'm available to answer my phone... whether I actually do is another question.

TheMalcolmConnection

I totally agree. Matty, would you say that there might be an F...Work Phone Calls thread coming?

Honestly, I CANNOT stand getting phone calls at work. I prefer emails because it gives me a written record of what I need to do. Sure, it might just be my profession, but damn, calling me just CAUSES me to write down what you say and normally people explain it better in email.

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Mattyk

How good of a day I have is totally dependent on how many phone calls I get. The less I get, the better my day.

I get a lot of idiotic calls of someone telling me they are going to fax me something. I literally want to tear the hair outta my head on those.

TheMalcolmConnection

Been there, done that. But with emails.

"Hey, I'm going to CC you and so-and-so this. Be looking for the email."

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TheMalcolmConnection

It's hilarious to think about it too. "Work would be awesome if it wasn't for all these damn phone calls and emails."

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That Guy

at home i turn my phone's ringer off. The sound of it just pisses me off...

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TheMalcolmConnection

Yeah, I have all these friends who are always trying to get me to go out and do stuff and I'm like "Goddamit, there's just not enough of me to go around!"

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firstdown

Chaulk another one up for our legal system. What he is saying is that if your boss tells you not to surf the net, read a news paper, or make personal phone calls that he has no right to fire you if you ignor him. Did you see what the guys job was no wonder the public school system is in such a mess everyone is on the internet. I know what your thinking that I'm at work posting this but I am self employed.

dmek25

yeah,its getting damn near impossible for someone to get fired.even if they really deserve it

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TheMalcolmConnection

I think the decision was made based on the fact that you should be allowed to do your browsing if it doesn't affect your job performance. Because if people don't browse the Internet, they'll find something else to do. I won't deny, I'm on here most of my day but for those who have my AIM screenname and talk to me on a consistent basis know that the second something drops that I have to do, I'm off doing it.

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saden1

Yesterday I come in at 8:30 am just so I can leave early but end-up staying until a 8 pm with a meager 10 min lunch...I feel no guilt whatsoever!

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