I recently started a new job and the previous girl that had the job worked 40 hours a week. I manage to get all the work done in less than 20 hours. I find myself bored and looking for something else to do. I ask around the office and no one wants to let me help. I am not sure what to do. I don't want to work 40 hours, but sometimes I work as little as 8-10 hours a week. It is all based on my supervisor's schedule/workload - he gives me work and is only in the office 2 days a week. I try to pace myself, but I usually just get the work done fast. I notice other employees surf the internet during slow periods. I don't do this, when I am at work I just want to work. Any ideas?
2007-10-25 03:00:18 · 7 answers · asked by casey308 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I am in the exact same situation here except I have been at this job for a year now. You are just going to have to learn to pace yourself and go at a slower pace. You don't want to be so fast that they think a full time position isn't needed but not so slow that you never get things done in time. I know it is hard to do but that will help. I do little things like, organize my desk and files, print up labels, fix the files in our back room, etc. I have asked to help out other people and they say no. I have realized it is b/c some of them are in the same situation!
One reason why it is slow is that your supervisor is maybe taking it easy on you until you have been there longer. They did that to me here, which was really boring, until they felt they could add more responsibilities to me.
Be happy that you have an easy job and it isn't as stressful. It is hard and sometimes I look for other jobs but the job market stinks around here. So sometimes I do surf the Internet (obviously) or try to look busy but it is better than not having a job!
2007-10-25 03:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by remmus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, kudos to you for being so hard working! You sound like an efficient employee. Unfortunately, boredom is a part of all jobs. Try to look at the positive side of it. Be glad that you're not having a hectic, stressful week. I bet the firm is going through a slow period and it will pick up before too long.
Once you're more familiar with your job, you will probably find that there is more stuff you can get done early. If not, let your coworkers know that you'll be glad to help. Then, take leave of them and go clean your desk. It could be that they'll ask you for help once they are more comfortable around you. If you don't want to mindlessly surf the net, could you research a topic that's relevant to your job? At least then you'll feel productive.
2007-10-25 03:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you looked around the office for other things that have been neglected? I have a friend that the same thing happened to her. She's use to doing 10 things at once and is now at a slower paced job. Try to find busy work, small things that pretty well just keep you busy or ask you boss when he or she is there if they can give you a list of things to do when they are gone if you finish your work flows.
2007-10-25 03:10:27 · answer #3 · answered by m t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That has happened to me. I don't know the nature of your work but I was able to find things that needed doing that had not been done in the past. It may be making the work routine more efficient, organizing the office. As a new employee you do not want to interfere with others that may make them seem less efficient and that would include your boss. Have you suggested to your boss that he may want to assign more duties to you to keep you busy when he is gone. Use caution there as well.
2007-10-25 03:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could redo some of the office forms-
or create new ones
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx
You could get together and keep a running inventory of office supplies.
Are there some files that might need to be archived and moved around?
2007-10-25 03:09:59 · answer #5 · answered by tnfarmgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there :) well thats's a good working attitude. brava! it'll get you to lots of places. if you really want work as in work then try to volunteer. if they wont allow you to help them out then look for something that you can improve or give additional ideas. just look around and you'll see what's there to improve on :)
2007-10-25 03:10:07 · answer #6 · answered by hyo-rin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spend your extra time looking for a better job that pays more.
2007-10-25 03:09:00 · answer #7 · answered by Lazarus Cadaver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋