to pull a sicky

[cjt110]

Bored as fuck at work. Its monotonous. Same shit different day. Has been for a while, now impacted by the summer holidays making it quieter than tumbleweed town.

I sit here at the moment, most days, idling surfing the net because there's fuck all else to do.

Totally tempted to pull a sicky but would you?

No I wouldn't not for boredom. Can you book some annual leave? It sounds like your need to plan something exciting.

As you are surfing the net would you consider looking into changing to a more challenging job?

No I probably wouldn't in case I actually needed one in the future. Can you get a different job? I used to have a really boring job so I did some online training g while at work. It was as a receptionist in a very quiet opticians so I just worked in my assignments etc during the quiet times when I had done all the other work. There are hundreds of free online courses these days.

No I personally wouldnt, but I would look for another job that wouldnt make me want to stick pins in my eyes tho?

Problem is, this job is "easy" and the money etc good. There are times I love it and it's a real challenge. Other times, not so much.

Where would I find these online courses? It'd give me something to do at least....

Just found some OU courses that are free!

If you are free to surf the internet at work when you are bored, I wouldn't pull a sicky. You can use the time to do your online shopping, email friends, plan your holidays, and more importantly, as above go on a course.

Ideally, if you have a good manager, can't you ask for flexible time? It completely depends on the company, but in some places, you can disappear for a few hours or work from home, as long as the job gets done and you are ready to do overtime when needed.

What about part-time if the job is not enough to occupy someone full time?

As tempting as it is OP, don't do it. Use the time to look for other jobs instead (if you can be discreet about it).

coddiwomple Sadly, my work is very re-active. So whilst I do have routine things to do, most is ad hoc. I am the only person who does my role, although other do/can cover so I don't think I would be allowed to work from home as I need to be near the phone. I can dial in on the pc etc but no use of the phone at home.

Ah, I'm just stuck in a rut. All my holiday is allocated. Next day off is in August for son's birthday.

Openlearn (open university) is what I was thinking of or that s link might help: www.edx.org

Or you could write a book (for fun) or do freelance writing?!

In the same position OP, you have my sympathy! I hate having no work to do makes you feel redundant and the day goes so slow!

study, have a look at other jobs available - but be careful many companies monitor internet, and recruitment websites / gambling sites etc will be flagged and a report will land on your bosses desk.

I even know of companies where a copy of all the emails sent arrives in the boss 'inbox

Coursera do free courses too.