Axeman Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Last night, after reading through some of the threads, it occured to me that some people invest quite alot of time on this forum, especially during working hours. Has this ever been mentioned at an annual performance appraisal?So, as a consequence of this distraction, would you say that your professional progress may have suffered as a result of posting on the East Dulwich Forum, aswell as other message boards accessible at work?As ever, I look forward to your response. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 No, I can multi-task and my job is a piece of cake. How about you? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-365998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm a loafer-at-home (like many on here) with no boss to grovel to as such; but for me, posting on here is a symptom rather than a cause. If it wasn't this then it would doubtless be something else. I'm lazy, easily distracted and lack focus. I expect I could double my earnings by fixing these things, but to be honest, I enjoy being lazy, distracted and lacking focus - which I guess means I can't be that bothered about the money either. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 This forum and other forums has totally destroyed my career, I am millions of pounds worse-off and would definitely have been a Captain of industry by now if it wasn't for reading what's what on internet forums.What a sheer waste of opportunity.Interesting reading though (sometimes). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Similar to Bob... I post on here because I'm lazy and don't like work. My job is boring, and this helps pass the time. If the EDF didn't exist, I'm sure I would land on another forum instead. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisiana Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Employment? What's one of those? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I sold Ryanair as I didn't have time to look after it cause of the forum. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Ha ha. Yes, very good. I'm sure you've all had a good laugh. And perhaps the general self employed, freelance rule sets the trend in terms of where the EDF pulls its talent.But is this humour distracting us from a more important question? Some of you will work in a contract position and have children. And surely, if you spent more time focused on your job and improving your chances of promotion than mooching about on here, then you'd be doing more to ensure and maintain a stable environment for them. What if, as a result of your constant presence on here, you lost your job? And in the process, put the stable environment your dependents rely on you to provide, at risk?You certainly wouldn't be laughing then, would you. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJKillaQueen Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Errr I think everyone has so far said it doesn't affect them Axe...so I'm guessing your question has been answered as a resounding NO..... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 It hasn't effected them so far, is what I'm getting from the answers. How about you, DJKillaQueen? Oh, and to answer Jah Lush's question. I can certainly multi-task. But my job demands my presence all-over the place. And as a result, I'm away from my desk alot. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 All we need to know is herehttp://www.red-riding-hood.org.uk/pics/woodsman-saves-red-riding-hood.jpgA wolfAn axeprotestations of innocenceyadda yadda Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJKillaQueen Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Nope...doesn't affect me at all. And most employers that object to use of forums at work have them blocked. It's very rare that something like a forum comment or noticeboard or twitter etc loses someone their job anyway.....and only if they post something so controversial or personal that it undermines their job or their relationship with their employer (so, true of politicians and public figures for example). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJKillaQueen Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Well I was going to add Sean that alternate usernames are an ideal way to increase anonymity and decrease employment impact (if that does exist). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I am self employed so a resounding NO!I would not have spent much time on here (or somewhere similar) in the nineties as I was too busy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minkey Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 No - but I only tend to browse t'net at lunch time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 It's enhanced mine as I've had people help me with writing a good CV. All forumites I've never met. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I am not employed but have said several times on here how the heck people manage to post paragraphs here and get good work done. People should PM jah and get lessons from him on how to to do this sh!t. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daizie Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Office workers. Avoid distractions from your important paperwork bymaking "blinkers" out of two Post-It note stickers, one stuck to eachtemple. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Daizie,are you and Wayne a couple? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I would give myself a professional appraisalOnly I'm too busy ( fill in as appropriate ) & posting on hereSee I run my own show"Yes CJ" "No CJ""Very well CJ"http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Arts/Arts_/Pictures/2009/1/14/1231938065702/Leonard-Rossiter-as-Regin-001.jpg Does that answer your question ?W**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliecharlie Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I am part employed and part self-employed, I never use the forum when I am in my employer's time and feel it is up to me how I organise my self-employed work/time/hours etc. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dale Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Removed Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Sure, Al. Just the 1500 yourself. But then of course the SE5 forum takes up some of your time. Then there's Camberwell online.Guess you like to spread your loneliness around. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dale Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Removed Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Which dog did you get in the end, Alan? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13509-has-posting-on-this-forum-hindered-your-employment-prospects/#findComment-366465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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