Why is there such a cult of busyness?
To put things in perspective, I work in retail at the moment, but have done housekeeping, administration and worked in kitchens, factories and call centre. One thing I hate is the workaholic wannabe-makes sure everyone knows he/she has to do unapid overtime (usually because they've been smoking/making coffee/chatting on the phone all day). Like there's some reward
However, my biggest work place irritation is the humble-bragging brown nosers. Whenever I would say there was too many customers (retail example) they would smugly respond that they prefer being busy. Here's why it annoys me:
- Usually its people who either skive or just do the easy/fun jobs.
- Colleagues I have worked with in the past who boast about being busy are the first to get angry, cry etc when the pace picks up. Even worked with a guy who was always off sick over Christmas (retail).
- I hate the myth that being busy at work makes time go quick- not in my experience 😦.
Perhaps this is a bit random, but what do other people think of this? Or any other platitude humble brags that annoy you?