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AIBU to ask what is general work etiquette with surfing internet while at work? In Britain

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hiddenselkie · 02/12/2024 16:21

I'm currently living in European country and generally, it's understood, if you work at computer, you should browse internet (for pleasure) at the end of working day, after you're finished with work.
AIBU to ask how it is at your work? Just for curiosity.

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Ablondiebutagoody · 02/12/2024 16:46

Lunchtime

Lifeglowup · 02/12/2024 16:45

I don’t think I know anyone who has a job where there isn’t alway more to do.

HPandthelastwish · 02/12/2024 16:36

I work fully Flexi, when I'm done for the day I put my hours in my spreadsheet and go home as long as I've done around 3 hrs morning and afternoon that's fine a standard full day for me would be 7.4 hrs inc 2 paid 15 min breaks + a minimum of 30 mins unpaid for lunch but as I'm fully flexible now I can flex my day how my / business needs require it. I will likely work a longer shift later in the week / month, what I'm not doing is hanging around killing time for no reason.

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hiddenselkie · 02/12/2024 16:34

Catza · 02/12/2024 16:30

At the end of the working day, I go home as soon as possible. Is your office staying behind to browse internet for pleasure?

No, it's seen as disrespectful if you go before end of your shift or, if you work 8 hours, not to be full 8 hours at work, even if you have no work left. It's hard to explain. For example, if you work till 18h, most people stay at work till 18h, even if there's nothing left to do.

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Catza · 02/12/2024 16:30

At the end of the working day, I go home as soon as possible. Is your office staying behind to browse internet for pleasure?

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