Archive for Archive for April, 2008
Slacker tip #159 – use that slacker time to work on a book deal
So here is what I am thinking. There are a lot of bloggers out there that are getting awesome book deals. So, all you need to do is to use the time at work that you are supposed to be working to start a really rad blog. I am partial to Indexed these days. Then [...]
Slacker tip #158 – what to do about nosy co-workers
A fellow slacker told me about a problem at work with a nosy co-worker. You see, this slacker is on the slippery slope of getting fired for being a slacker. Just this week the slacker in question got assigned to a new desk after getting in trouble for too much socializing. Now the slacker sits [...]
Don’t you wish you could do this sometimes?
You know, I enjoy getting paid to do nothing at work. But there are those rare times when you do actually have to do a little work. I know, I hate it too. But it has to happen so that you can keep getting paid to do nothing the rest of the time. But just [...]
Slacker tip #157 – wait at least 30 days to call in at your new job
If you are starting a new job, it is important to not call in too quick. I think a good rule of thumb is to wait at least 30 days, or about a month, before calling in. I say this for a couple of reasons. First, you need to feel out the new job for [...]
A great Dilbert from this week
If you are reading this from the actual site then you already know that I love Dilbert. The Dilbert widget in the sidebar updates each day with the latest comic. There was a particularly funny Dilbert that I wanted to point out from earlier this week. It is from Sunday, April 6th. If you missed [...]
Slacker tip #156 – know when the boss arrives
As a slacker it is a good idea to know when the boss arrives to work. You see, if you know what time your boss comes and goes you are better able to schedule your slacking time. For instance, if you know that the boss arrives at 8:15 each day then you also know that [...]
