Bored at work

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I work in an office alone. I am on top of all of my work and unlikely anything new will come in today. I have to stay in the office - WWYD - I need something to relieve the boredom!

Well, you're on Mumsnet, so that's a good start!

The right thing to say would be look at any skills courses you can do.

realistic- google doodle games.
askamanager.org is a great website!

notalwaysright as well 😁

• Clean back of the computer/phone/seat/desk
• Start Christmas shopping
• Online sudoku/mahjong/game
• Online surveys for money
• Take crochet/knitting or a good book tomorrow

Go out for a long, leisurely lunch

I'd love to go our for a long lunch but sadly have to sit here until 5pm.
Some good suggestions here.
Christmas shopping lol! Hang your head in shame.

Ah, but how will anyone know you're not sitting there?!

There is a chance my boss will ring or will 'pop in'. Highly unlikely but possible.

How often does this happen?
Are you restricted on what you can look at online?

If this is regular I'd be tempted to start an online qualification or course. OU do a few short courses for free which I think are quite interesting

It used to happen regularly but then we got really busy. It will hopefully only be for a short time. My PC is monitored but I have my own laptop I can use. Handy! I will have a look at OU right now. Thank you.

Yoga stretches in the room

Are you on your own? I’d be tempted to catch up on Netflix!

I'd read a book on my kindle app.
Can you offer to help a colleague?

In this situation I sort all my emails and files, deleting anything unnecessary. Tidy and clean my desk. Do any forward planning I need to do. CPD courses and online learning

Then online shopping, mumsnet and generally faff about. I do things like type up packing lists for holiday or any home stuff like renewing insurances and booking trips.

I’d start an online course

Touch typing practices online are a great way to pass the time