The 'I did nothing today' thread - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

flamingdog · 12-03-2004, 01:42 AM

So I'm sitting here at work, my boss is off, and I'm luxuriating in that glorious slacker motif of being paid... to do nothing! I've sat here for an hour and 15 minutes and haven't even put my tie on yet. And the best part is, nobody seems to notice.

I made the decision late yesterday afternoon. As far as I was concerned, today was a non-starter from the beginning. I'm here in body, my body is getting paid to be here, but I don't feel like bringing my mind today.

Anyone else stolen a day back lately?

bollocks · 12-03-2004, 03:32 AM

I work for my dad, who runs a small consulting business. 2 permanent staff and one temp. So basically, everything's pretty laid back.

My dad and his right hand man have just went out for another meeting which means 2 hours of doing jack shit. Splendid. I should be carrying out my role as CAD operator but its raining and I had to walk to work in it this morning. 'Today' owes me.

FatherTed · 12-03-2004, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by flamingdog

So I'm sitting here at work, my boss is off, and I'm luxuriating in that glorious slacker motif of being paid... to do nothing! I've sat here for an hour and 15 minutes and haven't even put my tie on yet. And the best part is, nobody seems to notice.

I made the decision late yesterday afternoon. As far as I was concerned, today was a non-starter from the beginning. I'm here in body, my body is getting paid to be here, but I don't feel like bringing my mind today.

Anyone else stolen a day back lately?

Much the same here

It's Friday after all, so no point in overstretching ourselves, is there ?
A bit of surfing, a bit of thought towards the weekend- that'll do me nicely!

Rlyss · 12-03-2004, 03:50 AM

I did nothing today but it was a bit different to you guys. I'm currently in limbo - I have a job interview on Monday morning but I don't know if I graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree - I'll know that three days later. If I get that job (which relies on a degree) then I'm set, but if I don't then I'm back at square one and have a lot of decisions to make.

So since I'm in limbo and don't do anything anyway, my day consisted of waking up with a hangover (didn't go out last night, that'll tell you something), cleaning the hotplate of a BBQ, playing some Counter Strike, going out to price a DVD, coming home to watch TV, going out to buy some lunch, coming home to play Counter Strike, going out to buy that DVD, coming home to watch it and play Counter Strike, going out to buy some beer, coming home to watch more of that DVD, play more Counter Strike and drinking the beer.

And I imagine tomorrow will be much the same. Godamn, I hope I get this job on Monday. If it doesn't turn out I'm jumping in my car and doing another road trip.

rockogre · 12-03-2004, 07:53 AM

Isn't it great to know that you are not alone? I also planned early in the week to make today a slack day. I can't do absolutly nothing, but I can get close. We have spent, literally, weeks preparing for a federal audit for the power industry. My supervisor has no technichal training or experience, he's a great ass kisser, so I and a friend have done all the work so that he can stand up in front of management and bask in the glory of his accomplishment. (My mood will probably improve once we get to the part about disposing of his body). Anyway, I have some of my, unpaid, time in this project so today is pay me back day. I don't really consider it stolen.

Psycho Dad · 12-03-2004, 08:01 AM

I work like a dog every day. I used to less work pulling the wool over my boss's head every day than i do now actually being the boss. On the days when my boss wasn't around, I called them BV days (Boss Vacation days) and I fucked off all over the place. I'm taking a vacation day today and sitting around in my robe drinking coffee and looking at porn. I hope nobody at work is enjoying their BV day like I used to.

flamingdog · 12-03-2004, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Psycho Dad

I work like a dog every day. I used to less work pulling the wool over my boss's head every day than i do now actually being the boss. On the days when my boss wasn't around, I called them BV days (Boss Vacation days) and I fucked off all over the place. I'm taking a vacation day today and sitting around in my robe drinking coffee and looking at porn. I hope nobody at work is enjoying their BV day like I used to.

Course now you're the boss, you can crack the whip a bit. Tell all your workers you want them to produce work for you to inspect upon your return. I wonder what your staff would think if they knew you were just eyeing up porn on your day off though, lol.

vox_rox · 12-03-2004, 08:08 AM

Before I answer this, I want to say that I really do have a good work ethic. always have. However, I fiinshed four years of school in May this year, the last 18 months with no break, then I started a job (a really good job for a company I like and in my field!), but I started only two weeks after my last exam. That is great, so I'm really not complaining.

The problem is that I really have not had a chance to sit around and to nothing for, literally, years now. I really need a break, so what I do is steal about an hour about every second day at work to check out websites, post to TFP, read my mail, etc. I still get all my work done, so it's not like anything is suffering, but I really need this for my sanity, truly.

Yesterday, however, I speant about three hours doing that, a bit of a problem, I admit. Still, I'm better now, and the twitch is almost gone.

Peace,

Pierre

Psycho Dad · 12-03-2004, 09:04 AM

I want a cubicle job where they forget about me and just direct depost my check into my account every two weeks. Is that so wrong?

Shirtninja · 12-03-2004, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Psycho Dad

I want a cubicle job where they forget about me and just direct depost my check into my account every two weeks. Is that so wrong?

I did that for 6 months, went slightly crazy, and quit. I couldnt stand another 8 hour day with nothing to do. I enjoy working...

12-03-2004, 01:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
flamingdog Still fighting it.	The 'I did nothing today' thread So I'm sitting here at work, my boss is off, and I'm luxuriating in that glorious slacker motif of being paid... to do nothing! I've sat here for an hour and 15 minutes and haven't even put my tie on yet. And the best part is, nobody seems to notice. I made the decision late yesterday afternoon. As far as I was concerned, today was a non-starter from the beginning. I'm here in body, my body is getting paid to be here, but I don't feel like bringing my mind today. Anyone else stolen a day back lately?

12-03-2004, 03:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
bollocks Insane Location: Leeds, UK	I work for my dad, who runs a small consulting business. 2 permanent staff and one temp. So basically, everything's pretty laid back. My dad and his right hand man have just went out for another meeting which means 2 hours of doing jack shit. Splendid. I should be carrying out my role as CAD operator but its raining and I had to walk to work in it this morning. 'Today' owes me. __________________ Why's Snoop Dog carry an umbrella? Fo' Drizzle

12-03-2004, 07:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
rockogre I aim to misbehave! Location: SW Oklahoma	Isn't it great to know that you are not alone? I also planned early in the week to make today a slack day. I can't do absolutly nothing, but I can get close. We have spent, literally, weeks preparing for a federal audit for the power industry. My supervisor has no technichal training or experience, he's a great ass kisser, so I and a friend have done all the work so that he can stand up in front of management and bask in the glory of his accomplishment. (My mood will probably improve once we get to the part about disposing of his body). Anyway, I have some of my, unpaid, time in this project so today is pay me back day. I don't really consider it stolen. __________________ Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom

12-03-2004, 08:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
vox_rox Psycho Location: Comfy Little Bungalow	Before I answer this, I want to say that I really do have a good work ethic. always have. However, I fiinshed four years of school in May this year, the last 18 months with no break, then I started a job (a really good job for a company I like and in my field!), but I started only two weeks after my last exam. That is great, so I'm really not complaining. The problem is that I really have not had a chance to sit around and to nothing for, literally, years now. I really need a break, so what I do is steal about an hour about every second day at work to check out websites, post to TFP, read my mail, etc. I still get all my work done, so it's not like anything is suffering, but I really need this for my sanity, truly. Yesterday, however, I speant about three hours doing that, a bit of a problem, I admit. Still, I'm better now, and the twitch is almost gone. Peace, Pierre __________________ --- There is no such thing as strong coffee - only weak people. ---

12-03-2004, 03:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rlyss The Pusher Location: Edinburgh	I did nothing today but it was a bit different to you guys. I'm currently in limbo - I have a job interview on Monday morning but I don't know if I graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree - I'll know that three days later. If I get that job (which relies on a degree) then I'm set, but if I don't then I'm back at square one and have a lot of decisions to make. So since I'm in limbo and don't do anything anyway, my day consisted of waking up with a hangover (didn't go out last night, that'll tell you something), cleaning the hotplate of a BBQ, playing some Counter Strike, going out to price a DVD, coming home to watch TV, going out to buy some lunch, coming home to play Counter Strike, going out to buy that DVD, coming home to watch it and play Counter Strike, going out to buy some beer, coming home to watch more of that DVD, play more Counter Strike and drinking the beer. And I imagine tomorrow will be much the same. Godamn, I hope I get this job on Monday. If it doesn't turn out I'm jumping in my car and doing another road trip.

12-03-2004, 08:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Psycho Dad Mulletproof Location: Some nucking fut house.	I work like a dog every day. I used to less work pulling the wool over my boss's head every day than i do now actually being the boss. On the days when my boss wasn't around, I called them BV days (Boss Vacation days) and I fucked off all over the place. I'm taking a vacation day today and sitting around in my robe drinking coffee and looking at porn. I hope nobody at work is enjoying their BV day like I used to.

12-03-2004, 09:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Psycho Dad Mulletproof Location: Some nucking fut house.	I want a cubicle job where they forget about me and just direct depost my check into my account every two weeks. Is that so wrong?