What are some things that I could do to occupy my time?
2007-08-08 06:59:32 · 7 answers · asked by Megan B 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Find something that needs to be revamped or organized. If you want to get the ok before moving forward with it then bounce your idea off your boss or another supervisor. Say something like, "Joe, I have a lull in my work right now & I noticed that the phone directory is way out of date. Would you mind if I updated it?"
If you look around & you honestly can't figure out anything that needs to be done ... and you regularly have free time on your hands, see if you can schedule a meeting with your manager. Let him/her know that it seems like it doesn't take you quite a full day to do all your duties & ask if there's something else you can take on regularly...either for him/her or one of your colleagues who might have too heavy of a load. If you approach it this way you're communicating that you want to add value rather than just "looking busy" and that you're not going to be coming to him/her every day asking for additional tasks (this will wear on your manager). He/she can train you on something once & then it can be your baby.
2007-08-08 08:00:05 · answer #1 · answered by StacieG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand your situation, i work at a law firm and i'm not always busy, just answering phones, entering attorney billing, etc. I usually ask or offer to help anyone that needs me to work on something or type something. I would love to be able to bring my crochet to work but i don't want to be fired over something like that. I try to look busy, but mostly i am surfing the internet; Ebay, Yahoo Answers and local freecycle and cheapcycle groups. If you find something to do, let me know.
2007-08-08 07:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by cynthiagrammy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the exact same boat as you. I am allowed to read at my desk if i have no work to do, not sure if you are as well....if i'm not online i tend to reorganize me files, stock up on supplies, or take breaks - life is great for us, serisouly what more could we ask for...little work, good money....enjoy it while you can!
2007-08-08 07:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by sa-da-tay 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but if you figure out something let me know.I'm in the same boat. The surfing around on yahoo answers is bound to get us in trouble.
2007-08-08 07:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by Donald S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you talk to your boss if you have all that spare time, and ask if there are some additional tasks that you could take on.
2007-08-08 07:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
organize your desk & common areas, on your down time may ask others if there is anything you can help them with, ie, fax, make copies. good luck, hang in there
2007-08-08 07:08:50 · answer #6 · answered by sunlight 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
double check your calender.
Start working on your next day appointments.
Clean your desk.
Return calls.
Call your clients to see how they are doing.
Go home early!!!!!
2007-08-08 07:09:18 · answer #7 · answered by anaacoco 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋