2006-12-12 01:06:52 · 12 answers · asked by laney 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It depends on the company. Some know that workers do it and are very lax about it unless they are not completing their work.
If you have an employee handbook/manual, it should be in there if you work in an office setting or similar where you are supposed to be using a computer anyhow for work. Most manuals say employees are not allowed to use them, but it depends how independant your boss lets you be.
2006-12-12 01:11:36 · answer #1 · answered by Patricia J 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Let me rephrase your question to help put things in perspective:
Are you allowed to use the work phone for personal use?
Depending on your answer to that question, you likely have the answer to your current question.
A lot of companies really do not mind if you search the web or do personal work while at work. Where it becomes a problem is if that is *all* you do, or you're spending more time chatting to your boyfriend/husband than doing work.
Keep in mind there is a fine line and it's always best to ask if you have any concerns. It's hard to answer the question without knowing how stringent your company's current policies are on using work resources for home use.
2006-12-12 09:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by Nick W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At my work yes we are allowed to use hte computer for personal use. I work for a school as a bus driver and they have an old computer available for us to check our email. We can surf the web or type up papers if we need too. I have never used it for any work related paper work. I use my own computer for that because it is just more convient and I have a better computer than what they provide for us.
2006-12-12 09:17:34 · answer #3 · answered by goldensparkler61 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the company and the boss. Some allow limited usage. Others do not.
2006-12-12 09:14:44 · answer #4 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think not. In your question, you called it the WORK computer. If it wasn't needed for your job, it wouldn't be there. If you were hired to play on the computer, that's one thing, but if the use of a computer is required for the job you were hired for, it's not there for your entertainment!
2006-12-12 09:16:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am and i'm allowed<-- or at least they haven't said anything.. all companies are different.. so check your handbook!
2006-12-12 09:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no ......but i think this is very educational and keeps my mind healthy and active to cope with the rest of my daily work load !!!lol
2006-12-12 09:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, I'm at work right now
2006-12-12 09:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by njyecats 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am ! .. With My Boss , as Long as the work I'm given is done , I can pretty Much do what I Please.
2006-12-12 09:14:44 · answer #9 · answered by lilredhead 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am right now.
2006-12-12 09:10:27 · answer #10 · answered by question_everything 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋