'I just stood there': Manager demands employees stick only to assigned tasks, employee complies by refusing to help customers outside of their department

As much as we all love to complain about work, and actually having to work while we're at work, we all also know that not working while at work is a lot worse.

Confused? Let's break it down.

Think back to a day when you had a lot to do at work. You clock in at 9, and you pretty much work non-stop until 5, and it's time to go home. Then, think back on a day when you had absolutely nothing to do, when all you did was stare at the time on your laptop and wait for the minutes to pass by.

Now, answer this question: Which of these days went by faster for you? Which day was more fulfilling?

Yes, working is annoying, but not working can be even more annoying. So even on days when you don't have a lot to do, you usually rather find stuff to keep you busy than stare into the abyss and wait for the day to be over.

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