How many total hours until the person's workday is completely finished (or how many total hours left in their shift from "now")?

• Math Breakdown:
  • Time until the next milestone: 1 hour
  • Time after that milestone before starting the final chunk: 4 hours
  • Duration of the final work chunk: 3 hours
  • Total time: $1 + 4 + 3 = 8\text{ hours}$

Have you ever seen someone take credit for work you actually did? 😭

I’ve noticed I settle into work faster when I put on headphones, even if I’m only playing something quietly in the background. Working in silence somehow makes me more likely to check my phone or get distracted. Does anyone else have a small cue that helps them switch into focus mode?

I started an in office role back in January this year. The office is pretty small, 10-12 people are regularly in the office daily.

A couple months ago they sent out an email celebrating 1 year since they moved into this office space. They also wanted to remind others and new employees to clean up after themselves in the kitchen by not leaving dishes in the sink and loading and unloading the dishwasher as needed.

Last week they sent out a similar message reminding new employees to do their part and help in the office kitchen.

I'm the newest employee here, they haven't hired anyone new in years, everyone else has been here for years so I feel like this is sent because of me. I'll admit that I haven't done any dishwasher loading or unloading.

I bring in my own lunch, eat out of the container I bring it in, I even bring my own cutlery. After I wash and dry my stuff and put it away. You'd never know I was there. I have noticed others leaving dishes in the sink, sometimes even left over the weekend.

Should I say something? Do I need to be cleaning up after others? Should I be helping with the dishwasher? I already have to hand wash dishes for my family of 4 at home, the last thing I want to do is more dishes at work.

Thanks!

Looking for HR or manager's input on this.

I got picked to help with a coworker who took a 2 month leave of absence. I was told I was the back up, as there are 2 of us helping out.

The primary help had a meeting with the supervisor of person who took the leave of absence. Didn't tell me any details of what we're doing, what we're supposed to do, etc. The supervisor didn't reach out to me either.

Primary help isn't doing their job to help out with those files.

I emailed the supervisor, same day the Primary help had the meeting with the supervisor, saying "I'm willing to help, let me know if you need anything". No response.

This goes south, how do I prove they didn't reach out, discuss what needs to be done by me, what files/tasks I need to do. Feels like it could turn into a their word vs my word situation (which I'd like to avoid).

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Thank you so much for your time and help!

Hi guys!

So the organisation has completed 5 years and for the off site celebration, I'm the chosen one for the standup:)

I don't talk to people and I'm not even that funny.

Please help me with some good jokes:)

GPT ain't helping and Claude is prepared to get me fired.

Interviewer: "Your salary won't be very good starting out. Is that okay?"

What is the best feeling at the end of a long work week?

Why bother working when you can distract your team instead?

You know what they say, when in doubt ask the people of Reddit.

The title basically covers it, but there is a member of our housekeeping staff who likes to take his lunch and breaks at my cubicle desk when I am working from home. I am a hybrid employee so I'm only in the office 2 to 3 days a week. It would be one thing if my cubicle wasn't personalized and was bare but it is clearly someone's desk with photos of myself, family and my 3-month-old child. My fellow co-workers have run into this man sitting at my desk and he immediately got up without explanation.

Today I tried moving a printer in front of my power strip to deter him from using my desk to charge his phone. But would it be petty of me to leave a sign saying this isn't a break area?

To clarify, I am working in a hospital system, there are plenty of break rooms and kitchen areas designated for breaks.

I am going back to the office after a one year long mat leave.

I have a small team of two people which I manage. I want to make the best “return to work impression” possible - what can I do to get back into the groove of things and re-integrate with my team?

How can I create meaningful one-on-one discussions about how they’re doing, how the last year has been, and what they need my support in. Is it too soon to ask them what they need my support and or should I jump right into “managerial” duties on day one?

I also feel like I don’t remember anything from a year ago, so there will be a little bit of a learning curve upon my return which I would like to account for.

I would also like to get them each something for holding down the fort while I was gone so if anyone has any ideas of what I can give them I would also appreciate that!

Been at my new job for six months now. Previously job was a pretty toxic place. Then my work best friend of 10 years died and it destroyed my ability to engage in the work.

New job is much better. But I'm also the odd one out. Very much a workplace "family" environment. But truthfully my work besties death from my previous job has made me unwilling to even want to engage in anything social at work. I make friends with people here and something happens to them? What's not to say it will destroy my ability to remain here too?

So me, I just remain stoic and keep everything 100% on the business level. Somebody asks me about something about my life outside of work? "Sorry Jan, I just remembered I need to lodge the X account contracts"

It's not like I'm intentionally trying to be rude to them, I just feel any time I'm on the clock not working towards KPIs is time wasted. I'm the sort to just walk straight past the three people at the water cooler and just give them smile and wave. But now my office manager is concerned that I'm showing 0% personality with coworkers yet being flamboyant and friendly with clients. "If we wanted a robot then we'd have automated your job" was her response.

I don't want to be the "I come to work to make money" guy. But there's 25 other people in my office, it's not like there's a shortage of people who probably do want to take 5 minutes to socialise with you. I just don't know why it needs to be me.

Have you ever been called “rude” at work when you were simply standing up for yourself? 👀

I female 39 work in a call center type office and volunteered to take part in an office letter exchange. You get randomly assigned a coworker and you write to them compliments or something nice. They gave us a small 3x5 inch card (opened it has 6x10 inches of writing space) to write it on.

I got assigned THE awesomest man. He’s in his late fifties, married and has grown kids and has chatted about retiring in the next five years. He is in a training type position at the office. Hes trained in all areas and is reallly good. Everyone who works on our shift will be monitored by him for a few weeks after learning a new area before they get cleared to work unsupervised.

He’s so kind and genuinely a team player without losing too much of being a human. “yea I know it’s bullshit” *wink* *nod* “ BUT here’s what we can do to get through it!😀…”

He always remembers to ask about my kids or ask me how I’m feeling after being out sick. Randomly compliments my job performance at work even though I’m not being monitored right now. Always calls everyone by their name, has never ending fountain of dad jokes and a contagious laugh. Keeps medicines like for headache or heartburn around in case someone needs it. Always has a great disposition.Just a great dude.

Now the letter will be shared via email to everyone in the office afterwards and it is an OFFICE office so appropriate. I don’t want to come out too strong or say something that he might think is embarrassing. Or say something unwhelming like hes not the greatest office bro ever.

So my question is… what should I write? What sort of things would you like to hear about yourself?

SOS I kind of need to write it today

I have my first office job only a small 4 man team a coworker on the same level as me but slightly older started a few weeks before me treats me like dirt would raise her voice at me not speak to me scowl at me try to micromanage me for example if she asks me for help she would press me to see if the work is done constantly and I hate it any tips or advice

I've been using the stock stand for years and finally admitting my desk feels cramped and my head isn't level with the monitor. I had to tilt my head down a bit and realized it was straining my neck.

So now is probably finally a good time to get one to clear up my desk and finally look straight at the monitor without hunching my neck.

Ideally something that's not too expensive though. I am not using an ultrawide or anything but right now I am eyeing the North Bayou F80 since it's been mentioned quite a few times, but Desky and VIVO have been popping up too.

Not sure if the Huanuo is any good too? FYI I am not sure if I will get the Ergotron though as I heard they can be as expensive as getting a mid tier ergonomic chair and standing desk.

Also open to hearing what brands held up long term before I buy. Let me know what you guys think.

NOTICE: After a lot of back and forth trying to decide which brand to buy, I ended up going with Desky. I know there are cheaper options from VIVO and North Bayou, but for some reason, I could only find models in the $200–$250 range and couldn’t find the more affordable ones.

me lang ba sobrang naiirita if sobrang walang katuturan 'yong ingay ng mga kasamahan mo sa work? Like, ang unnecessary na ng ingay nila even if working hours. Ang sakit na ng tenga ko dahil sa kanila, pag lumabas ako sobrang init sa labas, pag nag earphones ansakit din ng tenga sa music. Hayyy, don't judge me pls.

Would you survive a full workday without talking to your work bestie? 👀

Do you stay quiet when your manager raises their voice, or do you speak up? 👀