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John from Atlanta : 7/21/2017 9:48 am
So I started a new job in Feb of this year that was an upgrade to a senior title. Its great pay and I wirk from home 90 percent of the time.

However, almost immeduately I noticed that my boss who also works from home worked about an hour a week. She sends me no work to do despite the fact each day I tell her I have nothing to do and to please send me work. She responds just enjoy your day.


Literally I work about 30 minutes a week and I am making more then I ever had. By far. My superiors continually praise my output though I literally go to the pool 4 days a week cause I have zero work


I feel like George Costanza on the Penske file.

Is this sustaunable? Getting praised and paud to do literally nothing?
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antdog24 : 7/21/2017 9:50 am : link
fuck you
Sounds like we should all be asking you for advice.  
BrettNYG10 : 7/21/2017 9:50 am : link
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Asshole. Why don't you rub it in our faces some more?  
robbieballs2003 : 7/21/2017 9:50 am : link
Haha. I am joking. What the hell kind of job do you have? You are almost like Bag Head in Silicon Valley. Rest and vest.
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antdog24 : 7/21/2017 9:50 am : link
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fuck you

I kid.. lol
Just keep your emails asking for more work  
superspynyg : 7/21/2017 9:51 am : link
and her responses for your records.

and are you hiring?????
Something isn't right  
BigBlueDownTheShore : 7/21/2017 9:52 am : link
so I would start looking around. All you have is time, and it sounds like no one will notice if you take an interview. If I was a hiring manager, I would think you getting out of this situation shows great character.
RE: Just keep your emails asking for more work  
Deej : 7/21/2017 9:54 am : link
In comment 13534490 superspynyg said:
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and her responses for your records.

and are you hiring?????


Why? If they come to fire him, the important part is that emails demonstrate that he isnt contributing much, not that he wants to contribute more.
Not trying to  
John from Atlanta : 7/21/2017 9:55 am : link
rub in genuinely concerned.
RE: Asshole. Why don't you rub it in our faces some more?  
Gatorade Dunk : 7/21/2017 9:55 am : link
In comment 13534488 robbieballs2003 said:
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Haha. I am joking. What the hell kind of job do you have? You are almost like Bag Head in Silicon Valley. Rest and vest.

This guy is obviously a troll.
what is your job?  
Les in TO : 7/21/2017 10:01 am : link
and what company do you work for?
If there is an office I'd considering going in at least once a week  
Lawrence_Taylor_56 : 7/21/2017 10:01 am : link
Something ain't right. At the very least going in should give you info and other work you can get involved in.
RE: what is your job?  
John from Atlanta : 7/21/2017 10:02 am : link
In comment 13534510 Les in TO said:
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and what company do you work for?
I am a senior data analyst. Im not telling you the company though. Obviously.
I can relate  
DCOrange : 7/21/2017 10:07 am : link
I am in a similar situation - not quite as extreme with regard to lack of work and probably pay. It is hard for some to understand that I hate it but I am 54 and would have trouble finding a job in DC as my experience is not "DC" attractive. I am highly competitive and hard working. I want to work hard and be part of a team. I am a huge stock market guy yet missed my company's stock double in the past 18 months as I never even think about where I work or the stock. Sounds like BS but it is the worst job I have ever had mental health-wise but I feel stuck.

I'd say  
DC Gmen Fan : 7/21/2017 10:17 am : link
1) enjoy the downtime because you never know when the feast will come and you'll be slammed wishing for more free time.

2) Use the time to maybe help improve a company process which shows initiative on your part

3) Maybe see if other departments need help - would build connections and demonstrate your versatility

4) workout, yoga, new language, other self-improvement
if i were you  
GiantNatty : 7/21/2017 10:19 am : link
the issue wouldn't be so much is it sustainable from the company's point of view, it would be how long can i do nothing and feel like i'm accomplishing something. being bored gets old real quick. i always think it's better to be busy than bored. if you're okay with it, then keep enjoying the pool and don't worry about it...
This is a bad situation  
Deej : 7/21/2017 10:20 am : link
Stuff like this doesnt last for years. It comes to a head quickly. And people often learn that they were being set up. E.g. the supervisor wanted them out a while ago but was told they couldnt fire the person yet for some reason (HR, internal politics, it would look bad for the supervisor etc.).

I'd start looking for a job where you'd be a valued member of the team.
Obviously a government job  
Taggart : 7/21/2017 10:20 am : link
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are you directly or indirectly  
bluepepper : 7/21/2017 10:21 am : link
billing another company for your hours? I worked for a large services company and heard tales like this - contract signed but work has dried up so a lot of people billing a lot of hours for sitting around. Termination fee more than just paying for services not provided. Both sides very well aware of what was going on. If so find out the end date of the contract and be prepared to jump before then.
Just be prepared  
Eli Wilson : 7/21/2017 10:24 am : link
I was in a similar situation once (although I probably worked at least 20 hours per week from home).

At some point the company started struggling and someone realized that me and my other co-workers (who were in similar situations) could be easily, and much more cheaply, replaced by outsourcing.

Make sure you keep some irons in the fire.
RE: This is a bad situation  
John from Atlanta : 7/21/2017 10:27 am : link
In comment 13534540 Deej said:
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Stuff like this doesnt last for years. It comes to a head quickly. And people often learn that they were being set up. E.g. the supervisor wanted them out a while ago but was told they couldnt fire the person yet for some reason (HR, internal politics, it would look bad for the supervisor etc.).

I'd start looking for a job where you'd be a valued member of the team.
Yea I agree.
RE: Obviously a government job  
John from Atlanta : 7/21/2017 10:27 am : link
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lol no.
If you got there via a headhunter  
Deej : 7/21/2017 10:44 am : link
it may help to call the headhunter to see if she/he has heard anything. Though best not to have them start asking questions -- could accelerate a decision point before you have options.
if you are  
Les in TO : 7/21/2017 10:55 am : link
truly bothered that you are not developing your skills and/or are being paid for not doing any work, is it an option for you to work in the local office of your company? sometimes when you work remotely especially in a new role, out of sight can mean out of mind.
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superspynyg : 7/21/2017 11:11 am : link
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and her responses for your records.

and are you hiring?????



Why? If they come to fire him, the important part is that emails demonstrate that he isnt contributing much, not that he wants to contribute more.


It also will show that he has requested through his chain of command more work.
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Deej : 7/21/2017 11:13 am : link
In comment 13534606 superspynyg said:
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In comment 13534490 superspynyg said:


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and her responses for your records.

and are you hiring?????



Why? If they come to fire him, the important part is that emails demonstrate that he isnt contributing much, not that he wants to contribute more.



It also will show that he has requested through his chain of command more work.


If they're coming to fire him, that wont save him. What will save him is doing more work before getting fired.
Enjoy the day up until the point where you get laid off.  
Heisenberg : 7/21/2017 11:19 am : link
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I'd be looking around  
JonC : 7/21/2017 11:23 am : link
it's not sustainable, you're likely out of sight out of mind.
We all know  
TJ : 7/21/2017 12:04 pm : link
you're a more appealing hire prospect when you are working for someone else. I'd be job hunting on a regular basis.
I've heard of these types of jobs  
John in Loudoun : 7/21/2017 12:15 pm : link
I can't even imagine. I've been working 14 to 16 hours a day for the past month. Government contractor. This is the first day I could actually take a lunch and read some BBI.
RE: if you are  
John from Atlanta : 7/21/2017 12:56 pm : link
In comment 13534588 Les in TO said:
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truly bothered that you are not developing your skills and/or are being paid for not doing any work, is it an option for you to work in the local office of your company? sometimes when you work remotely especially in a new role, out of sight can mean out of mind.
I really dont care if I knew it was perpetual. My concern is it will be uncovered and Ill get fired
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John from Atlanta : 7/21/2017 12:57 pm : link
In comment 13534489 antdog24 said:
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fuck you


I kid.. lol
you had me dying of laughter. So much so I screenshotted it to my friend.
What some of the others  
Bubba : 7/21/2017 1:11 pm : link
have said. Keep records of everything. Every time you asked your boss for work and the replies etc. And continue to ask for work.

After all that enjoy your day at the "no show" job.
Been there more than once  
if_i_knew : 7/21/2017 1:27 pm : link
And in one now

I do not need a manager. I continuously look for way to apply the skills the I have learned throughout my career in order to establish a niche that is hard to get rid of. I usually have too many things in my plate within a few months (of course half of my problem here is that I do not know how to say "no")
dont ever tell a boss you dont have anything to do  
BlackburnBalledOut : 7/21/2017 2:29 pm : link
but certaintly enjoy your time

just produce when they ask you to.

sounds great though, good for you
not sustainable  
haper : 7/21/2017 2:31 pm : link
Eventually, someone will come along and ask what you've been doing and saying 'nothing bc my boss didn't give me work' will not be a good defense. It might be during your yearly appraisal or when your boss switches jobs or worse when they are looking to downsize.
I'd be concerned for many reasons stated above  
Jim in Forest Hills : 7/21/2017 2:49 pm : link
Do you have any connections inside the company? Anyone that can help you understand what workload is coming project wise?
If some cap space needs to be cleared at upper levels  
JonC : 7/21/2017 2:56 pm : link
I'd assume your boss will push you into the wood chipper to frame the view of her taking action.
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Spreegal22 : 7/21/2017 9:19 pm : link
In comment 13534486 antdog24 said:
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fuck you


Lol. That was my first thought too.
Is this one of those situations  
adambear : 7/22/2017 8:18 pm : link
where your superiors have no clue how to gauge the complexity of the work you're doing? So they unintentionally give you super easy tasks? Are you the only 'data' person?
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