• Comment105@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I believe the exact same thing is true.

    I have yet to see an employer even attempt to prove it wrong.

    Showing up and working sluggishly is the most stable pattern. Getting it done quick and then relaxing only attracts attention and criticism, and as mentioned: More work for no increase in pay.

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      Getting it done quick and then relaxing only attracts attention and criticism, and as mentioned

      The trick is getting your task done quickly and then pretend to still be working on it while actually doing nothing.

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        1 year ago

        I disagree. There’s nothing worse than having to pretend to work. I’m more drained after a day of scrolling than I am after a day of stressful 100%-work. The best imo is around 70%-work.

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          i think it’s the mental stress of knowing this time could be spent on something meaningful but instead because of horseshit protestant work ethic - brained boomers it must be wasted

          kind of like those sick sick stores that destroy merchandise before throwing it away because god fucking forbid someone else could use it. spitting in the face of humanity.

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            1 year ago

            Agree. How many hours humanity could use elsewhere. Being creative, exercising and having fun.

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        I can touch type at about 70 wpm. Why? Typing practice looks remarkably productive to anyone who doesn’t know what I’m actually doing. I also find doing math puzzles helpful. Making little calculations and drawing diagrams looks super impressive to clueless managers. Of course, such strategies depend on apathetic managers.