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The average worker wastes more than two hours a day, and that's not including lunch, according to a new Web survey by America Online and Salary.com.

The No. 1 state for wasting time was Missouri, where workers who responded to the survey reported slacking off 3 hours and 12 minutes a day.

The America Online and Salary.com survey found the workers' top excuses for wasting time nationwide were not enough work or inadequate pay for the work they do.

More than 44% said the No. 1 way they waste time at work is personal Internet use, like reading e-mail, instant messages, playing interactive games — and responding to online polls.

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No more Hatrack at work.
 

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Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :
 
Missouri could also be said to be the most honest state.

I have been trying hard lately to not even look at Hatrack at work. It's really hard to do. I get burned out fairly quickly at my job and I need to think about other things for a while to freshen my mind. But I often get caught up in a conversation here, and so the short break becomes very counterproductive.

Sometimes I just need to carry out my life as well. I spend the most productive hours of my day doing things that other people want me to do. But I also have personal matters to take care of. It's a tough balance that often leaves me grumbling about being a slave to the clock. But I fully agree with putting in an honest day's labor. :)
 

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Posted by Human (Member # 2985) on :
 
Hey, where I work, we don't have internet access. Or cellphone access. And I don't slack off. Unfortunately, in my own diligence, I can't redeem the rest of my stupid state.
 

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Posted by Tstorm (Member # 1871) on :
 
Hmm. I can't think of the last time I wasted 2 hours of time at work. It just doesn't happen. I remember days at work when the weather was crappy, and only a couple people came into the store. Normal day for me, just more dusting of shelves than selling of electronics.
 

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Posted by Tatiana (Member # 6776) on :
 
I really prefer to stay very busy all day long at work. It makes it more fun and it goes by so much more quickly that way. So I much prefer jobs that leave me no free time to post or chat during working hours.
 

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Posted by genius00345 (Member # 8206) on :
 
Ooh...that's where I'm from, and I LOVE to waste time.

Maybe the environment DOES influence kids' lives?

lol love the first comment, advice from robots
 

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Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
 
heh...this isn't new. Haven't you guys seen Office Space?
 

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Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
 
I read this as "Slacking Missionaries..* *Pictures missionaries surfing the net and goofing off*
I am very good at work and do not post on message boards or chat.
I only check my email for about 15 seconds.
 

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Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
 
I think this proves there are a lot of lurking Hatrackers in Missouri.

As a Missourian I would like to blame it all on Hatrack.
 

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