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Is it wrong to play online games (e.g. World of Warcraft, Webkinz, Solitaire) at work if all of your real work is done?
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October 17, 2009 12:17 PM
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I'm not sure that I've ever had a job where "all of my work is done". What I mean is, there's always something constructive to do--always. If it's improving upon something you'd thought was finished, organizing one's workplace, filing, cleaning-the list could go on forever.
Sure, sometimes you just need a break, but many of those games you'd mentioned are multi-tiered, and just go on and on. I guess what I'm saying is making a habit of lollygagging like that surely should (and many times is in your company's code of conduct guidelines) be considered stealing company time. Again, I think the occasional game of solitaire or freecell is warranted at times.
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Sure, sometimes you just need a break, but many of those games you'd mentioned are multi-tiered, and just go on and on. I guess what I'm saying is making a habit of lollygagging like that surely should (and many times is in your company's code of conduct guidelines) be considered stealing company time. Again, I think the occasional game of solitaire or freecell is warranted at times.
This is clearly a question with more than one answer. This is my take with some factual content, too.
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October 16, 2009 12:45 AM
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I think this is dependent upon the company rules. If this is allowed, I guess it is okay, but I would adhere staunchly to company policy. Also, where you work and what you do would play into it too. I don't personally like playing around on company time.
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October 16, 2009 03:41 AM
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It would depend on company policy I guess but...
A very close friend of mine works as a software developer. She also likes to play computer games. She uses the time playing ( yes, at work ) to sort out coding problems in her head.
If you spend all day writing code then half the work you do is in your head! You need thinking time.... the brain escapes from the problem for a little while and the solution pops into your head! Bingo!
Some people might go for a lunchtime run, others might get their hair done and some play games.....as long as the work is done ( and you don't disturb your workmates ) then fine :)
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A very close friend of mine works as a software developer. She also likes to play computer games. She uses the time playing ( yes, at work ) to sort out coding problems in her head.
If you spend all day writing code then half the work you do is in your head! You need thinking time.... the brain escapes from the problem for a little while and the solution pops into your head! Bingo!
Some people might go for a lunchtime run, others might get their hair done and some play games.....as long as the work is done ( and you don't disturb your workmates ) then fine :)
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October 16, 2009 06:24 AM
If the programs are provided by the company then it's worth asking but in all other cases if it isn't what you were hired to do and you're using company time and resources for private use it's stealing.
Check the agreement you signed when joining the company (check company policy with your human resources dept), how you spend downtime at work should be outlined there.
If you have that much free time use it for training purposes so that you qualify for advancement and pay raises. And I don't mean getting level 80 with your Warrior. The real you.
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Check the agreement you signed when joining the company (check company policy with your human resources dept), how you spend downtime at work should be outlined there.
If you have that much free time use it for training purposes so that you qualify for advancement and pay raises. And I don't mean getting level 80 with your Warrior. The real you.
October 16, 2009 06:57 AM
I know what you're saying but in the example I give above I say she uses this time to think - the solution to a work problem might take hours to work out just sitting at the desk staring at a computer screen. What if, and this is the case for her, she actually works faster and better by distracting herself every now and then. Most people don't work straight through 8 hours a day, they read the paper for a few minutes, grab a coffee and chat at the printer for a few minutes...what's the difference? Not being argumentative just asking.....
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October 16, 2009 01:03 PM
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You should never play games or otherwise not work when on the clock. If your are lucky the first time you will not be fired, but at my work you would be out of a job. Remember you have a job at your company for one thing, to make the company money. If you are not making the company money, you are not needed.
However at lunch or other brake you are free to do whatever. Before using a company pc or internet talk with HR. At my company if you install or use a program you are not approved to use, you are fired.
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October 16, 2009 04:16 PM
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I don't really see a problem with it, but some online games like World of Warcraft might be a bit too involved/resource-intensive for work computers. The computers at some of my workplaces can barely function. And what if you're doing a raid and need to chat? When you're at work you can get called away really quickly with no warning. For MMORPGs, that can be a huge problem.
Stuff like Solitaire, though -- sure.
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Stuff like Solitaire, though -- sure.
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