Lots of free time at work

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I don’t have much work to do when I am at work (law office)… actually very little. My boss doesn’t mind if I use the internet, use my phone even or read (as long as work completed, and doesn’t show in front of the attorneys). I would prefer to read things onine, and learn new things to keep productive. But, I don’t know what to google much unless something I am interested in knowing at the time. What do you all like to google search online mostly? or, any really good books I can learn from?
 
Like you I often had down time at work though no access to the internet. sometimes I thought of how fortunate I was to have a job that wasn’t like other people that had to actually "work " for a living sometimes at 2 or more jobs. Sometimes I would read materials pertaining to better preparing me for the job sometimes read a novel.
When I google it is to find out things that are mostly just out of curiosity. Now that I’m a member here on caf sometimes I google something someone has mentioned in a thread. I’ve learned quite a lot about different faith traditions this way, learned quite a lot about myself as well.
I know a lady that used t work at a local elementary school(maybe still does) just sitting behind her little table and she crocheted while watching folks sign in to go wherever they needed to go such as to the office or pool or to see a specific teacher for examples. She finished several afghans during the school year I believe. Don’t know what she did with them. Maybe gave them to family or donated them?
 
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Like you I often had down time at work though no access to the internet. sometimes I thought of how fortunate I was to have a job that wasn’t like other people that had to actually "work " for a living sometimes at 2 or more jobs. Sometimes I would read materials pertaining to better preparing me for the job sometimes read a novel.
When I google it is to find out things that are mostly just out of curiosity. Now that I’m a member here on caf sometimes I google something someone has mentioned in a thread. I’ve learned quite a lot about different faith traditions this way, learned quite a lot about myself as well.
I know a lady that used t work at a local elementary school(maybe still does) just sitting behind her little table and she crocheted while watching folks sign in to go wherever they needed to go such as to the office or pool or to see a specific teacher for examples. She finished several afghans during the school year I believe. Don’t know what she did with them. Maybe gave them to family or donated them?
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Crocheted at work? Wow, I never thought about something like that. That’s a nice option actually. Thank you! 🙂
 
One job I had was similar. In addition to reading and blogging, I used that time for sit-down household tasks so I didn’t have to do them at home: bills and budgeting, Christmas cards, thank you cards, or other mail, coupons and checking grocery sales, store lists, and meal planning. I’d use the computer to request books from the library so I always had reading material, too.

I would take the initiative to straighten up the office: my desk and the common areas, the kitchen and break room, supply closets, and filing room.

Having several things I could work on after finishing my regular tasks helped break up the monotony. Usually I wouldn’t do just one thing for more than an hour.
 
Cupcake143 said:
I don’t have much work to do when I am at work (law office)… actually very little. My boss doesn’t mind if I use the internet, use my phone even or read (as long as work completed, and doesn’t show in front of the attorneys). I would prefer to read things onine, and learn new things to keep productive. But, I don’t know what to google much unless something I am interested in knowing at the time. What do you all like to google search online mostly? or, any really good books I can learn from?
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This is an awesome talk by Fr.Bill Casey on the Sacrament of Penace
youtube.com/watch?v=wmafrYT2_pY&index=1&list=WL
 
A teacher at our school used to bring her knitting with her to staff meetings. She was always knitting a hat – different yarns, but always a hat. Last year, she retired from teaching.

Turns out that she’s been knitting hats for the homeless for years. To this day, she’s knitted over 200 hats!
 
The last job I had where there was a lot of free time it was bad news - the company was going under. Almost everybody got laid off eventually. Before that happened, I usually brought a book to read. Tho I worked with computers, this was years before the Internet. 😃
 
You’re quite welcome cupcake. Happy to be helpful. Pensmama: what a novel idea-taking initiative… 🙂
 
I enjoy following international borders between countries , such as that between North Korea & China , find their Prison camps, or the Canadaian - U S Border ,find towns that are in little hidden away places , the islands north of Scotland ,Aircraft graveyards ,
So much to explore on Google Earth & Streetview,

I was searching the tops of buildings in Chicago , I’m sure I saw someone sitting on the top of a skyscraper ,maybe hideing ,

If you don’t find that interesting, there is always You tube and watch the funny things cats & Dogs do
 
I have access to an extensive library of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) course materials through my work. If the OP works at a law firm, they may have CLE course materials available for paralegal study credits or other, more generic courses for office skills. Each year I am required to get a minimum of 20 hours of CPE with 120 every three years. Every year I have worked there, I get over 120 hours each year. Some are boring, but some have been fascinating. I have had very few that I considered a waste of time.

If all else fails, Linked-In has on-line courses for job skills and job seeking skills.
 
You could draw, paint, or use coloring books, if it’s okay with your boss. Write stories. You could also pray discreetly, like praying the Rosary mentally, not out loud. Learn something new, like coding, a foreign language, or like what the others mentioned, knitting or crocheting. You’re blessed in your job. 🙂
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I don’t have much work to do when I am at work (law office)… actually very little. My boss doesn’t mind if I use the internet, use my phone even or read (as long as work completed, and doesn’t show in front of the attorneys). I would prefer to read things onine, and learn new things to keep productive. But, I don’t know what to google much unless something I am interested in knowing at the time. What do you all like to google search online mostly? or, any really good books I can learn from?
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Cupcake143 said:
I don’t have much work to do when I am at work (law office)… actually very little. My boss doesn’t mind if I use the internet, use my phone even or read (as long as work completed, and doesn’t show in front of the attorneys). I would prefer to read things onine, and learn new things to keep productive. But, I don’t know what to google much unless something I am interested in knowing at the time. What do you all like to google search online mostly? or, any really good books I can learn from?
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First, I wouldn’t worry if your boss has enough authority to call the shots as he sees fit. It looks you’re largely paid for being there for them, already at the office, in case you’re needed, which is exactly what you do. 🙂

Second, if you have any concerns about the fairness of the situation or just feel the need to reciprocate, perhaps there are some helpful and non-intrusive things you could do to help run the office more smoothly without creating complications or risks. If not, learning more about your job looks like a reasonable plan.

Third, looks like you’ve got the ideal setup to certify as a paralegal since you have time to study and already work at a law firm and are in touch with lawyers and their paralegals on a daily basis, probably have access to the library and possibly to client files. It could enhance your future job prospects, not necessarily with law firms but pretty much any employer that has some legal or administrative affairs. The firm might be inclined to offer some form of assistance, notably in the form of guidance and informal training, not to mention access to the library etc. If you’re in for a time-consuming long-term project, then perhaps some form of distance learning for a law degree? Preferably something that can be broken up into separate instalments to reschedule conveniently if need be.
 
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You could draw, paint, or use coloring books, if it’s okay with your boss. Write stories. You could also pray discreetly, like praying the Rosary mentally, not out loud. Learn something new, like coding, a foreign language, or like what the others mentioned, knitting or crocheting. You’re blessed in your job. 🙂
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Awesome ideas!!! Thank you! God Bless
 
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