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I like to surf PF...and eat popcorn. Oh the joys of a desk job!
How Has the iPhone 4 Changed Workplace Boredom?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the impact of the iPhone 4 on workplace boredom, exploring how it has changed the way individuals cope with downtime at work. Participants share personal experiences and strategies related to managing boredom in a work environment.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express enjoyment in using the internet and engaging with forums during work hours as a way to alleviate boredom.
- Others highlight the importance of productivity and suggest that finding useful tasks can prevent boredom.
- One participant mentions brainstorming for departmental synergy as a productive use of time.
- There are references to humorous anecdotes about workplace experiences, including a joke about engineers and designers.
- A participant shares a personal story about a previous job where they utilized downtime to learn programming and create a game, suggesting that boredom can lead to productive outcomes.
- Another participant claims that playing games on the iPhone 4 has significantly changed their experience of boredom at work.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the best way to handle workplace boredom, with multiple competing views on whether to engage in personal activities or focus on work tasks.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express differing opinions on the appropriateness of using personal devices for entertainment during work hours, highlighting a lack of uniform workplace policies regarding internet use.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in workplace dynamics, productivity strategies, and the impact of technology on work environments may find this discussion relevant.
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Ivan Seeking
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Drakkith said:
I like to ponder the question, "Why are we losing our competitive edge in the global market?".
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I'm not allowed to surf the internet while working. It's OK if I eat popcorn, though. 
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When I was working, I found that being bored wasn't too productive or fun. I never actually got bored because I found useful stuff to occupy me long before I could get bored.
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I brainstorm ways to promote synergy between our departments. Duh.
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Things to do at work when bored, eh?
Work. You know... What you're being paid to do?
Edit: Just remembered the job I'll be working this summer.
If I'm working at a job that legitimately has downtime (e.g. tech support in a call centre), all my notes are up to date, and my supervisor is telling me to stop asking them for something to do... I'll alternate between reading a novel and strengthening my resolve to get a better job next summer.
Work. You know... What you're being paid to do?
Edit: Just remembered the job I'll be working this summer.
If I'm working at a job that legitimately has downtime (e.g. tech support in a call centre), all my notes are up to date, and my supervisor is telling me to stop asking them for something to do... I'll alternate between reading a novel and strengthening my resolve to get a better job next summer.
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KingNothing said:
Yes...just like I'm "learning how to communicate effectively for my job".
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Cue standard Engineers vs Designers joke:
Why don't designers look out of the office windows in the morning?
They get bored if they have nothing to do in the afternoon.
Why don't designers look out of the office windows in the morning?
They get bored if they have nothing to do in the afternoon.
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My dad once had a 6 month paid vacation as long as he sat at his desk every day, and he spent it learning visual basic and writing a moonlander game. Incidentally this was also the year he got severance bonuses from approximately a thousand different companies and ended up making over double his normal salary.
Aahh, the efficiency of the free market
Aahh, the efficiency of the free market
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Play Nazi Zombies/Dead Space on my iPhone. The iPhone 4 has revolutionized work boredom.