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Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by dammytosh: 7:09am On Jun 24, 2016
And we wonder why plenty youths sees noting wrong with corruption?

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Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Blessed2252: 7:09am On Jun 24, 2016
OP don't worry, you will soon end up without a job

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Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by SweetBrito(m): 7:11am On Jun 24, 2016
cheesy

Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by banme1(m): 7:12am On Jun 24, 2016
You can even prepare you sack letter. All na work.

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Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by xreal: 7:12am On Jun 24, 2016
Number 6 got me laughing.

Is OP actually encouraging laziness at work?

useful tips though.
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by emvico(m): 7:15am On Jun 24, 2016
cry see your life
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Izonpikin: 7:19am On Jun 24, 2016
I usually try all of this and still end up feeling sleepy...Make God help me for my workplace ooo.... sad
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by funkystanl(m): 7:19am On Jun 24, 2016
Like someone said... Fake life. Doing these will mean a boring day for you!

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Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by dazzlingd(m): 7:19am On Jun 24, 2016
Work smart, u can't come and die
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by efonat(m): 7:20am On Jun 24, 2016
[size=30pt]why use all that energy to fake work when u can still do something worthwhile.[/size]
Cieno:
Whether or not you are getting your work done, it’s important to look busy. If you look like you’ve got a lot of downtime at work, people might think you are expendable; here are some great tips to looking really busy, even if you’re not . .

1. Always walk around the office briskly and Often with a sense of urgency.
It doesn’t matter where you’re going: a meeting, the bathroom, or on some random stroll around the office. When you walk the halls, keep a brisk pace. If someone tries to stop you for a chat, give that person a quick hello or wave without missing a step. You’re too busy to talk and can’t waste one second lollygagging around.

2. Always keep a stack of paper or binders in your hand while away from your desk

The papers can be blank, or the binder empty. It doesn’t matter. No one will know. Better yet, stuff the papers into the binder. Either way, it will look like work. This is especially important when hanging out at a coworker’s cubicle or workstation. An armful of paper makes it looks like you’re talking about work when you’re really just talking about how wrong America was for not choosing your favorite person to win the Voice.

3. While at your desk, run the tape on your adding machine with random calculations (if applicable).
Not only does it make you look busy, it makes you sound busy. Rip the tape off and sigh loudly every few minutes to make it seem like you’re working diligently to solve some major problem.

4. Stare intently at your computer screen.
Keep your hand on the mouse and click three quick times. Then feverishly type on your keyboard. Repeat. To be even more convincing, open an email draft and start typing stuff. Create a shopping list or something.

5. Constantly write things on Post-it notes.
This is works if you don’t use a computer at work. You can use them to jot down that shopping list or a playlist you want to create on your iPod. Perhaps you want to practice your signature or come up with a list of potential names for the kids you plan to have one day. Or, maybe you just want to doodle. Whatever you do, keep that pen moving. Make sure at the end of the day to collect all your notes. You don’t want any evidence of your busy work laying around for prying eyes.

6. Wear your glasses.
Even if they’re just for reading, keep them on. Always. And if you don’t need them, buy a fake pair. Busy people wear glasses.

7. Don’t talk. Don’t say a peep.
If a coworker calls your name, ignore her. When she comes to your desk, pop your head up from your pad of post its, computer monitor, or adding machine with a surprised look on your face. Apologize and explain how all this work has made you completely oblivious to world.

8. Use your cell phone to call your desk phone.
Answer it and carry on a fake conversation. Keep it brief and throw in a “right, yes, and ok” every few words or so. End the conversation with “I’ll get right on it”, and clumsily hang up the phone. Throw in one of those loud sighs for good measure. It seems the boss has just assigned you with yet another project that is sure to keep you busy for the rest of the day.

9. Type and Scribble Furiously
Whether you are doing actual work, finishing up your shopping list, or chatting with your mates, you should always be typing or scribbling furiously. Because you are a busy person and you need to finish this task as fast as possible to move on to the next . . .

10. Do some actual work..but not too much
Use this as a last resort. When all else fails, do a little work. But don’t spread yourself too thin! Easy there, tiger. Don’t do today what can wait until tomorrow.

Source: http://www.naijasauce.com.ng/how-to-look-busy-at-work-without-really-working/

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Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by BeeBeeOoh(m): 7:20am On Jun 24, 2016
FakeNEWSevryday:

op is serious but the mod that forward this to fp grin
The MOD sef I sure sey e no dey like 2go work but he dey like 2 receive salary. But, d points na die I teeyuuuu grin grin

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Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by IRserveMyComent(f): 7:21am On Jun 24, 2016
Lolss! But what does it pay to look busy without being busy. All the energy spent in forming busy can actually be used in being productive.

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Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by brownchocolate: 7:22am On Jun 24, 2016
it works perfectly , body no be firewood grin grin
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Epathra(f): 7:22am On Jun 24, 2016
Damilare5882:
All these things is moreless like working .... grin grin grin grin
It's even more work than the work itself. Things like this are exhaustive and addictive such that when the real work comes, u won't want to do it.
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Stanbeto: 7:22am On Jun 24, 2016
Are you not a Christain?
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Mcowubaba: 7:23am On Jun 24, 2016
I do that, just to avoid more work..... When I need a little rest..... Some bosses can make you work more than termites
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Allureia: 7:25am On Jun 24, 2016
Haahahahahah..... Smh @Op.. You made my morning!
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by callmelanner(m): 7:27am On Jun 24, 2016
leksmedia:
Then when the quarterly evaluation gets done, and obviously you will be fired,i hope you will be kind enough to come back and give us the how to be effective and super effective to ensure 100% effectiveness at work. I will be looking forward to that post.

I got my eyes on you boy. even if you change your username and use another account to post. I already know your handwriting

Life is not that hard bros... undecided

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Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by JoeCutie(m): 7:27am On Jun 24, 2016
And if the government look like they are paying workers' salaries without actually paying them, it'd be justified under this 'section', yes?

Just quit the job already and let some serious folks take over. We don't have the luxury of paying 'ghost workers'. Quit!
undecided

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Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Soclose007(m): 7:27am On Jun 24, 2016
David25:
chaiii!
Heaven and hell is real grin
Abeg,thank u jare.More reason why many workers are been laid of their job.fake people fake nation
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by SAEJO: 7:28am On Jun 24, 2016
See matter!!!!!!!! I'd rather be a confirmed workaholic, there's nothing sweeter than working, setting and hitting targets and achieving results within set time.

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Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by tpbehappy(m): 7:30am On Jun 24, 2016
This cannot work in most organisations nd op this is not educative but destructive as this can be likened to an eye service or men pleaser. See a man that is diligent in his works, not see a man that knows how to do eye service.
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Trapnews: 7:30am On Jun 24, 2016
DEvil's recruit shocked

Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Gten(m): 7:30am On Jun 24, 2016
If I have to go through all this stress to look busy then, it is better to do the actual work.
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Electronzeez(m): 7:31am On Jun 24, 2016
I seriously need to adopt one of the points highlighted here .
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Nobody: 7:32am On Jun 24, 2016
l m jobless now because of that! Eye service is counter productive!!!
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Winneygirl(f): 7:34am On Jun 24, 2016
*Fill your table with lots of folders and papers* Lol... Anyone that approaches will just get the idea.
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by johnaruson(m): 7:39am On Jun 24, 2016
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by funkystanl(m): 7:39am On Jun 24, 2016
[quote author=Cieno post=46850933]

1. Always walk around the office briskly and Often with a sense of urgency.
This wont work in my office. The more serious you look the better they feel you can deliver on many deliverables.


2. Always keep a stack of paper or binders in your hand while away from your desk

Who stack of paper don epp? .

3. While at your desk, run the tape on your adding machine with random calculations (if applicable).
Well does it matter?

4. Stare intently at your computer screen.
Well this works for the unserious ones that really enjoy pay without work. People without a productive mind.

5. Constantly write things on Post-it notes.
Same as 4. Wetin you wan dey write... You no go taya?

6. Wear your glasses.
People like us using glasses 247 can explain the burden attached. Dont pray u finally end up with eye issues cos that work you are running from when it finally comes... You gonna have a setback. Busy people wear glasses... That's a misconception.

7. Don’t talk. Don’t say a peep.
Introvert Else boring

8. Use your cell phone to call your desk phone.
Why such a life! .

9. Type and Scribble Furiously
Just like 1 above

10. Do some actual work..but not too much
Better as you cannot kill yourself.

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Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Freshtee(m): 7:42am On Jun 24, 2016
Cieno:
Whether or not you are getting your work done, it’s important to look busy. If you look like you’ve got a lot of downtime at work, people might think you are expendable; here are some great tips to looking really busy, even if you’re not . .

1. Always walk around the office briskly and Often with a sense of urgency.
It doesn’t matter where you’re going: a meeting, the bathroom, or on some random stroll around the office. When you walk the halls, keep a brisk pace. If someone tries to stop you for a chat, give that person a quick hello or wave without missing a step. You’re too busy to talk and can’t waste one second lollygagging around.

2. Always keep a stack of paper or binders in your hand while away from your desk

The papers can be blank, or the binder empty. It doesn’t matter. No one will know. Better yet, stuff the papers into the binder. Either way, it will look like work. This is especially important when hanging out at a coworker’s cubicle or workstation. An armful of paper makes it looks like you’re talking about work when you’re really just talking about how wrong America was for not choosing your favorite person to win the Voice.

3. While at your desk, run the tape on your adding machine with random calculations (if applicable).
Not only does it make you look busy, it makes you sound busy. Rip the tape off and sigh loudly every few minutes to make it seem like you’re working diligently to solve some major problem.

4. Stare intently at your computer screen.
Keep your hand on the mouse and click three quick times. Then feverishly type on your keyboard. Repeat. To be even more convincing, open an email draft and start typing stuff. Create a shopping list or something.

5. Constantly write things on Post-it notes.
This is works if you don’t use a computer at work. You can use them to jot down that shopping list or a playlist you want to create on your iPod. Perhaps you want to practice your signature or come up with a list of potential names for the kids you plan to have one day. Or, maybe you just want to doodle. Whatever you do, keep that pen moving. Make sure at the end of the day to collect all your notes. You don’t want any evidence of your busy work laying around for prying eyes.

6. Wear your glasses.
Even if they’re just for reading, keep them on. Always. And if you don’t need them, buy a fake pair. Busy people wear glasses.

7. Don’t talk. Don’t say a peep.
If a coworker calls your name, ignore her. When she comes to your desk, pop your head up from your pad of post its, computer monitor, or adding machine with a surprised look on your face. Apologize and explain how all this work has made you completely oblivious to world.

8. Use your cell phone to call your desk phone.
Answer it and carry on a fake conversation. Keep it brief and throw in a “right, yes, and ok” every few words or so. End the conversation with “I’ll get right on it”, and clumsily hang up the phone. Throw in one of those loud sighs for good measure. It seems the boss has just assigned you with yet another project that is sure to keep you busy for the rest of the day.

9. Type and Scribble Furiously
Whether you are doing actual work, finishing up your shopping list, or chatting with your mates, you should always be typing or scribbling furiously. Because you are a busy person and you need to finish this task as fast as possible to move on to the next . . .

10. Do some actual work..but not too much
Use this as a last resort. When all else fails, do a little work. But don’t spread yourself too thin! Easy there, tiger. Don’t do today what can wait until tomorrow.

Source: http://www.naijasauce.com.ng/how-to-look-busy-at-work-without-really-working/

To do all of those things you have mentioned are more demanding than doing the work.....instead of you to encourage people to be hardworking and diligent in their respective day to day activities, you are here advocating laziness and redundancy.
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by TonyRoland(m): 7:43am On Jun 24, 2016
u dey decieve urself
Re: How To Look Busy At Work Without Really Working by Ibro2005: 7:46am On Jun 24, 2016
Then, what are you trying to teach us? Cheating on work

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