Are you a slacker? You’ll love this
Here’s a way to get lost in the bureaucracy of your job. Walk around with a clipboard all day. It’s so simple, and I’ve found that people don’t ask you any questions if you’re carrying one. Think about how many people you see in a day walking with clipboards. You always assume they’re working. Just walk around with one for a day and see what happens. Every couple of hours remember to ask your boss a specific question about your job, while holding the clipboard. What’s funny is that your boss will see the clipboard and think you’re organized. You’ll be surprised about how much recognition you’ll get for getting so little work done.
I used this technique on a daily basis when I used to work at a prestigious health club. I walked around all day and talked to anyone who would talk to me; just to maximize the amount of people who saw my clipboard. The technique even got me employee of the month one time. I thought it was funny.
