I work with way too many busy bodies and some days it just gets to me, so I will rant . . .
For example, if certain people have the time to notice that other people are supposedly always on the internet or playing card games on their computer doesn't stand to reason that the first party has a little too much time on their hands as well and ought to worry about finding more work for themselves instead of worrying what the hell I am or am not doing.
BTW all of those above actions are not necessarily things that I do, but there is a small group of us here that the busy bodies don't like because we get things done, we have the respect of the powers that be and we are fun loving and easy going, unless you cross us.
And yes on occasion when there is nothing to do but fill the seat waiting for the next directive, the phone to ring or some stupid program to load, we do go on the internet or play a game. But this is how our jobs go.
The Administrative Assistant sometimes has nothing to do but what until work is given to her, but she doesn't ignore it when something needs to be done.
Likewise, the receptionist's main job function is to answer the phones and greet guests, she can't be away from her desk, so if there is nothing else for her to do but man the station, should she just sit there like a bump on a log?
We are also always the crew that will help any one out with any kind of work when there is a deadline or backlog. You never hear us say "it's not my job". We always help out, we always get the job done and we always give credit where credit is due or man up when a mistake has been made.
Maybe it is because we are all women, I hate to think that, but no one complains about the men in this company that don't even come in half the time. Even more so, we are strong women and that is a cardinal sin in these parts.
All I have to say is, if our boss doesn't care, then why should you? Everyone's job is different and some require a lot of work all the time and others are paid to sit and wait for further instruction. We don't like to be bored any more than anyone else, which is why we are doing these things in the first place. The big wigs realize this and that sometimes a little "slacking" is good for morale and job performance. And again I say, if it isn't effecting your job and the work is getting done correctly and in a timely manner, Mind Your Own Business.
