Re: What to do in slack times?

[John Gilger <jgilger_it -at- NV -dot- DOE -dot- GOV>]

If I don't have anything productive to do, I like to load in a new
application and run through its tutorial.  You can pick up demos for
free off the 'net or at various conferences, etc. Play with them and see
if they would be worth putting on your "I sure could use" list for your
manager.

HTH

John

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        From:   Anonymous User [SMTP:anonfwd -at- RAYCOMM -dot- COM]
        Sent:   Friday, April 09, 1999 9:46 AM
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        Subject:        FWD: What to do in slack times?

        Name withheld upon request. Please reply on list.

        *************************************************

        Hello everyone,

        I am not in the middle of a crisis, but I do need advice about
        how to handle an on the job situation.

        I am working for a terrific company, I am paid well, and I am
        respected for the work I do. See, I told you there was no
crisis.

        My problem is this ... When work is slow, I don't know what to
        do with myself. I like working under pressure and I feel almost
        dishonest, like I am not working hard enough, when the pressure
        is off. The other problem is boredom. After the tenth week spent
        editing and massaging the same documentation, I start craving
        something new.

        Don't get me wrong -- I am not being unproductive. Bugs are
        being fixed in the product and in the documentation. New
sections
        are being added now that I have the time to write them.
Technical
        details are being fleshed out with the help of the QA and
        technical support departments. The staff are simply maintaining
        the existing (software) product and preparing for the next push.

        So, how do you deal with steady, predictable, post-release work?
        What tricks do you employ to add variety to your workday? How
        do you deal with (your own) impatience and desire for front-line
        action?

        -Anon


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