Just anxious about work

older guy

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Joined : Oct 2011

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Posted 11/19/2015 12:04 PM (GMT 0)

I don't have a lot of work on my desk at my job. Today I will probably go to the boss and ask for more. But I'm worried - either he won't have anything, or it will be too much for me to do, or i won't understand it.

To make things worse, I get criticized for sitting at my desk, waiting for calls to come in, and playing with my phone. Looks like I really should ask for my work.

My regular boss is out on a business trip and I miss him. He is always very good at understanding if there is no work to do.

Next week I am taking off from work and I can't wait. It will be nice to not have to get up and get ready every day.

Thanks for listening,

JRF007

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Joined : Oct 2015

Posts : 384

Posted 11/19/2015 4:07 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Rich - Office job? Sounds a bit like mine. Some days are busy and others are not. It's hard but if there isn't anything to do, there isn't anything to do. That isn't your fault. I think asking your boss for work will show some initiative that he'll appreciate. If it's a lot, just take your time and you'll get through it. Tomorrow is Friday! And just remember you've got a week of relaxation ahead of you. :)

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

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Posted 11/19/2015 5:35 PM (GMT 0)

Rr.

You are troubleshooting and this is good! Being proactive is a great move...so keep up the good work, and ask what you can do to stay productive.

Two more days, and then a week off! Enjoy your vacation time. :)

Peace and progress!

S.C.

JulesKanter

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Joined : Oct 2015

Posts : 124

Posted 11/20/2015 12:38 AM (GMT 0)

Hi again rich

What exactly is it that you do? Why do you have to ask for something to do? Don't you have a specific job that's assigned to you? If you're doing everything that's written on your job description then you're doing great.

Don't let other people's opinion bring you down, they criticize you because they're jealous. SC is right you're being proactive and that's a good thing. Focus more on that than on what other people think. You can control your actions, you can't control others.

Congratulations on your pending vacation. Finally you can have a rest without thinking of anything from work. It's a great way to ease out work anxiety. Enjoy your vacation.

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