I am working a 40 hour week, but there is only about 20+ hours of work to do while I am here. Anything I can do that will pass the time? My boss wants me here to answer the phones, customers, etc. so they are OK with me doing whatever I can to pass the time while on the clock.
Please no joking answers either. Right now, I read, do crossword puzzles, lurk on YA and surf the internet, and clean my office. But these are getting old and boring. I am not a very crafty person so needlepoint and such doesnt interest me.
Thanks!
2007-09-28 06:24:35 · 9 answers · asked by MyKidsMom 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Administrative and Office Support
LOL... that totally discribes my old job!!! How fun. Some days I really miss it!!
I used to play a lot of games... including crosswords online on MSN. I would go through closets at home/kids stuff and make ads on ebay or craigs list to sell them (time consuming at first). I spent a lot of time figuring out things to buy for kids birthdays, party planning, go to Michaels.com and get crafty ideas. And I started making cards... you can start making Xmas cards or a holiday letter. Also editing pictures is fun on snapfish.com... bring in a CD of kids pictures and load them onto the website then make them all pretty and get some fun gifts for grandparents. Oh, and make your own cookbook from websites like allrecipes.com and recipe.com... I would print and laminate my fav's and then organize them in a recipe holder... that took awhile.
Have fun!
2007-09-28 08:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by crissygirly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look around your office. Is there a filing system that is out of control? Maybe it needs straightning or maybe it needs a complete make-over. Go through the company email system and get rid of old addresses and junk email. I don't know what business you are in but could you free up time for key employees by doing their copying, filing, faxing...? Could you sort the mail and distribute it?
Ask if you can make follow-up calls to see if the customer is satisfied or confirm appointments.
My point here is don't look for a new chatroom or take up Sudoku. Do something that helps your employer. He/she is paying you for 40 hours, you owe them 40 hours of work.
And, you make yourself more valuable to the company as you demonstrate initiative, energy, self-direction and a great work ethic. Many people have literally made themself indisposable by doing these type things. That is job security.
2007-09-28 10:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your boss to give you stuff to do. Or ask your co-workers if they have any projects they need help on. I'm sure someone in the office would be more than happy to pass on a small project to you if it means relieving some stress of their backs so that they can work on bigger projects.
I have the same problem at work occasionally. We always go to our gift shop and ask if we can help price new merchandise, or make up gift bags for school groups and birthday party groups. It helps to pass the time, and assists our gift shop staff with their merchandising.
Or, if you are taking classes, you could always bring your homework in and do that while you're working. Nothing like earning money being bored!
2007-09-29 16:51:52 · answer #3 · answered by DH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, reading and surfing the internet should take up alot of your time, especialy if your on "yahoo Anser's" ! You could try doing some exercises, (low maintance of course) just google it and find some that you can safely do in the office and that your are comfertable with, by a few month's you will have a buff bod! You could voleenteer to write letter's to some of our soldier's over in the war?
2007-09-28 06:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by leah j 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is what all great admin team support people do;
1. Look for ways to take workload from your bosses and doing the work so that they think they have done it but know you really did do it.
2. Research other companies and look at competitiveness, processes, value added strategies.
3. Create the process manual for the entire company.
2007-09-30 08:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by Debra C @ Admincorp.co.nz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am jealous of you! That is awesome you have time to yourself that way. Around Christmas time you could do your Christmas cards. In the mean time, maybe write letters to friends/family you haven't been in contact with lately, balance your checkbook or pick up some books from the library.
2007-09-28 06:35:48 · answer #6 · answered by *Almost ready* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice you typing speed. Take tutorials for Microsoft Excel and Word to improve your skills.
2007-09-28 09:32:27 · answer #7 · answered by Taaammi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.dilbert.com There are comics and many other fun things to do that will keep you entertained.
2007-09-28 12:46:32 · answer #8 · answered by cashcobra_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your doing it as we type
2007-09-28 06:33:12 · answer #9 · answered by lek 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋