I'll never understand people who complain about being forced to stay on the clock when there is nothing for them to do.

Legit, I don't like being lazy at work or standing around doing nothing when there is work that needs to be done. I don't milk the clock either. However if my employer wants me to stay on the clock knowing I have nothing to do and just going to be a present body? I'm all for that money for nothing. People who get upset about that boggle my mind.

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BlueVeins · 22-25

Personally, I like it so long as I'm allowed to do something non-worky. Back in my lifeguard days, I could sit around and chat with my coworkers when there was nothing to do. Here in the office, I feel like I'm doing something wrong if I open up a wiki tab, and my computer's in a really viewable spot. Maybe it's just 'cause I have a cushier job than you do, but I find the boredom of doing nothing way worse than the effort needed to do tasks.

MethDozer · M

@BlueVeins type of work might be a part of it. Being manual and skilled physical labor, the rare break from it might be the reason it's like whatever. Granted the time still drags and I am desperately looking for a broom to push. Also there's always something to play with around the shop for time passing.

JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

@BlueVeins I think working in a retail shop with no customers would be the most painfully boring job to me. Especially if they want you to stand there at attention.