Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free

SmootSmack · 04-24-2006, 02:45 PM

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/3814753.html

Saying surfing the web is equivalent to reading a newspaper or talking on the phone, an administrative law judge has suggested that only a reprimand is appropriate as punishment for a city worker accused of failing to heed warnings to stay off the Internet.

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-24-2006, 02:48 PM

Hell, I don't even get any warnings.

SmootSmack · 04-24-2006, 02:50 PM

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

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-24-2006, 02:51 PM

Bastard. Good call.

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

MTK · 04-24-2006, 02:58 PM

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 · 04-24-2006, 03:01 PM

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.

MTK · 04-24-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 04-24-2006, 03:30 PM

Been there, done that. But with emails.

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

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-24-2006, 03:31 PM

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

That Guy · 04-24-2006, 03:41 PM

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

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-24-2006, 03:45 PM

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!"

firstdown · 04-24-2006, 04:55 PM

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 · 04-24-2006, 06:03 PM

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

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-25-2006, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

saden1 · 04-25-2006, 09:29 AM

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!

04-24-2006, 02:45 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/3814753.html Saying surfing the web is equivalent to reading a newspaper or talking on the phone, an administrative law judge has suggested that only a reprimand is appropriate as punishment for a city worker accused of failing to heed warnings to stay off the Internet. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

04-24-2006, 02:48 PM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free Hell, I don't even get any warnings. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-24-2006, 02:50 PM	#3
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free Now that I'll be joining ESPN I can just say "It's research" __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

04-24-2006, 02:51 PM	#4
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free Bastard. Good call. I do like the precedent that set for my fellow WPers (not like we cared anyway). __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-24-2006, 02:58 PM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free 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.

04-24-2006, 03:01 PM	#6
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free 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. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-24-2006, 03:30 PM	#8
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free Been there, done that. But with emails. "Hey, I'm going to CC you and so-and-so this. Be looking for the email." __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-24-2006, 03:31 PM	#9
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free It's hilarious to think about it too. "Work would be awesome if it wasn't for all these damn phone calls and emails." __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-24-2006, 03:41 PM	#10
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free at home i turn my phone's ringer off. The sound of it just pisses me off...

04-24-2006, 03:45 PM	#11
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free 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!" __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-24-2006, 04:55 PM	#12
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 61 Posts: 15,817	Re: Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free 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.

04-24-2006, 06:03 PM	#13
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free yeah,its getting damn near impossible for someone to get fired.even if they really deserve it __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

04-25-2006, 09:29 AM	#15
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Visit the Warpath at Work Guilt Free 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! __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

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