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[Scubby]

I find that the frequent firing out of emails does the trick nicely - just sent 3 random messages to various big cheeses prior to posting this thread.

I also find that an excellent memory always comes in useful (for tricky situations) as does regular walks around the place (with serious intention) complete with diary and folders under arm.

Come on folks - pass on your wisdom. This thread could help some people get back to where they belong (on totalrl).

[Kenilworth Tiger]

I find that the frequent firing out of emails does the trick nicely - just sent 3 random messages to various big cheeses prior to posting this thread.

I also find that an excellent memory always comes in useful (for tricky situations) as does regular walks around the place (with serious intention) complete with diary and folders under arm.

Come on folks - pass on your wisdom. This thread could help some people get back to where they belong (on totalrl).

Work from home!

[ckn]

One guy I used to work with had a daily 90min-2hr booking of a meeting room on the visitor's floor, he said he needed it because he had commercially sensitive teleconferences each day with suppliers. He got caught when his boss came to find him one day and found him sound asleep. Checks on the call logs from the meeting rooms showed no calls had ever been made during his bookings.

Another guy booked himself out at other offices twice a week but never went. He got caught when he was seen by a senior manager out shopping on a day when he was supposed to be in another office.

The guy that used to sit next to me in one company read online books all day long. He'd randomly "type" a few letters on a keyboard that I knew was not connected to the PC. He was never caught.

[Scubby]

One guy I used to work with had a daily 90min-2hr booking of a meeting room on the visitor's floor, he said he needed it because he had commercially sensitive teleconferences each day with suppliers. He got caught when his boss came to find him one day and found him sound asleep. Checks on the call logs from the meeting rooms showed no calls had ever been made during his bookings.

Another guy booked himself out at other offices twice a week but never went. He got caught when he was seen by a senior manager out shopping on a day when he was supposed to be in another office.

The guy that used to sit next to me in one company read online books all day long. He'd randomly "type" a few letters on a keyboard that I knew was not connected to the PC. He was never caught.

Cheers Craig but these are supposed to be watertight mate.

[Shadow]

There's the old classic of Hi-Vis jacket and clipboard

[Tiny Tim]

If you do get around to doing some work, don't send it out all at once. Send it out at intervals to give the impression you have been working continuously.


Remember that holding down the Windows key and hitting 'M' minimises all open screens in an emergency should your boss enter the office while you are browsing the web or playing solitare. No idea what is required on a Mac to achieve the same effect.


To avoid being given extra work, appear stressed, this gives the impression you have a lot on and are working at full capacity. Complain a lot about how busy you are, list all tasks, including minor ones and ones that have already been completed to support your complaint.


I spend a lot of time on teleconferences so I have a headset attached to my phone. I often wear this all day even when not on a call to stop people bothering me.


I often turn my laptop on of a evening to browse the web while watching the TV, I always make a point of sending at least one work email ensuring my boss is copied. He has commented on my dedication on working evenings....these helps balance out me coming in at 9:30.

[sam]

I often turn my laptop on of a evening to browse the web while watching the TV, I always make a point of sending at least one work email ensuring my boss is copied. He has commented on my dedication on working evenings....these helps balance out me coming in at 9:30.

weekend emails do the same thing!

[Stevo]

There's the old classic of Hi-Vis jacket and clipboard

A sad confirmation of the decline of British industry - you used to need a shovel or a brush and a purposeful stride.

[ckn]

If you do get around to doing some work, don't send it out all at once. Send it out at intervals to give the impression you have been working continuously.


Remember that holding down the Windows key and hitting 'M' minimises all open screens in an emergency should your boss enter the office while you are browsing the web or playing solitare. No idea what is required on a Mac to achieve the same effect.


To avoid being given extra work, appear stressed, this gives the impression you have a lot on and are working at full capacity. Complain a lot about how busy you are, list all tasks, including minor ones and ones that have already been completed to support your complaint.


I spend a lot of time on teleconferences so I have a headset attached to my phone. I often wear this all day even when not on a call to stop people bothering me.


I often turn my laptop on of a evening to browse the web while watching the TV, I always make a point of sending at least one work email ensuring my boss is copied. He has commented on my dedication on working evenings....these helps balance out me coming in at 9:30.

Outlook has a "send at" function for emails. As long as you leave your machine logged in, it'll send the mails at that time.

[Millman]

Outlook has a "send at" function for emails. As long as you leave your machine logged in, it'll send the mails at that time.

Be careful with that. They show as the time they are sent, not at the time they actually go.

[Scubby]

Tabbed browsing is also a bonus!

[ckn]

Be careful with that. They show as the time they are sent, not at the time they actually go.

Only on some systems. I was heading out soon after I saw this post and sent myself a test message with a delay to 5pm. Just got it through with a send time of 5pm and nothing in the header text saying anything about when I hit the send button.

Tested on Outlook 2007.

I know some Exchange setups are configured to note the time it enters the Exchange system but standard Outlook is fine, IIRC.

[Bob8]

Someone comes to you with a job.

People who pretend to be busy says; "ooh, I am far too busy."
Normal person thinks; "tosser"

Person not pretending says; "Yes, I have nothing else to do."
Normal person things; "underemployed"

People who pretend to be busy says; "Yes, I can do that. Erm...I am really sorry, but it might be a while before I can get round to it, but I can definately fit it in"
Normal person things; "Hard working person"

[Millman]

Only on some systems. I was heading out soon after I saw this post and sent myself a test message with a delay to 5pm. Just got it through with a send time of 5pm and nothing in the header text saying anything about when I hit the send button.

Tested on Outlook 2007.

I know some Exchange setups are configured to note the time it enters the Exchange system but standard Outlook is fine, IIRC.

Oooo nice to know! Fair play to you.