At work, but working on personal tasks?

By Amy Roe

Summary

Do you take care of personal stuff at work? And find yourself  finishing up work tasks at home? You're not alone.

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Story Published: Jul 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM PST

Story Updated: Jul 13, 2009 at 2:47 PM PST

At work, but working on personal tasks?

Do you take care of personal stuff at work? And find yourself  finishing up work tasks at home? You're not alone. With "schedule creep" many employees are finding the line between work and home life is blurred. Many are completing personal tasks, like planning vacations and scheduling appointments, even as they struggle to keep their work commitments from taking over their personal lives. Younger workers often see social networking applications like Facebook and Twitter as legitimate on-the-job activity.

We certainly would never do anything personal at work, but what about you? Do you use office hours for personal tasks? Why or why not? 

Discussion

Could Facebook help you land a job?

  • Maybe, if used carefully
  • Probably not. Those people aren't your real friends.
  • No way! Facebook is for losers!

Discussion

Are dollar stores really a good deal?

  • Yes, but you've got to be careful.
  • No, they're for suckers who can't do math.
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Discussion

Do you think weddings have gotten too lavish?

  • Yes, they're out of control
  • Sometimes
  • No
  • I don't know. I never get invited to them.

Discussion

Are you worried about being laid off?

  • Yes; my company is cutting jobs.
  • Yes; I think layoffs are coming.
  • No; my job is secure.
  • No, I've already been laid off.

Discussion

Are you feeling more confident about the economy?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Maybe
  • Not sure.

Discussion

Do you use points or mileage credit cards?

  • Yes, I put everything on them
  • Yes, for big purchases
  • NO, I don't need an incentive to rack up debt

Discussion

Do you use points or mileage credit cards?

  • Yes, I put everything on them
  • Yes, but only for big purchases
  • NO, I don't need an incentive to rack up debt
  • No, I don't use credit cards at all.

Discussion

Are lower home prices making you think about buying a home?

  • Yes
  • No
  • No - I already own a home

Discussion

Would you use food stamps?

  • Yes, I use them now.
  • Yes, if I qualified.
  • Maybe.
  • No, I would never use food stamps.

Discussion

Do you use coupons?

  • Yes, I always use them
  • Yes, whenever I can.
  • Sometimes, when I remember them.
  • What are coupons?