Work-Creep
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007Work-Creep. That’s the new term being used to describe taking your work home with you instead of leaving it at the office. Your work life is creeping into your personal life, hence “work-creep”.
Hearing this new buzzword got me thinking about the other “work creep” - the office nuisance. Sometimes he’s the guy who talks to your chest, not your face. Sometimes he’s the clod who asks inappropriate questions, whether it’s about religion or salary. Often he’s the fool who constantly leaves dirty dishes in the sink, pounces on work freebies or surfs for porn at work. Basically, he’s that guy Cooper from the Expedia commercial.
Like with the “work creep”, you need to set personal boundaries to avoid “work-creep”. Out of sight, out of mind. Only respond to non-emergency work emails during work hours. Pay attention in meetings instead of attempting to multi-task. Don’t keep your Blackberry on your bedside table.
As for the creep at the office, you really can’t avoid him indefinitely. There’s one at every workplace, so changing jobs doesn’t help. But if you only respond to him in emergency situations and keep him off your bedside table, it’s a start.
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