Why is it so difficult to motivate yourself to work some days?
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostWhy is it so difficult to motivate yourself to work some days?B00med! -
I have the same problem... it's wierd since on the days which I do knuckle down and get stuff done I actually enjoy it a little, the day goes much quicker and get a sense of fulfilment and job satisfaction... it's just that first hurdle of switching this forum and the rest of the net off!It's about time I changed this sig...Comment
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The answer is that IT is tuliptie , grubby profession. I have been 6 months on my longest contract yet , and I have started exibiting typical permie behaviour -STAY LOW. I was not like that. But then I just remind myself - you here for money only.Last edited by Likely; 25 April 2008, 11:17.Comment
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Originally posted by Likely View PostThe answer is that IT is tuliptie , grubby profession. I have been 6 months on my longest contract yet , and I have started exhibited typical permie behaviour -STAY LOW. I was not like that. But then I just remind myself - you here for money only.Comment
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostWhy is it so difficult to motivate yourself to work some days?
Yes we all work because we want to earn but as long as you meet deadlines etc there is no marginal benefit for you to work hard today (unless the deadline is tomorrow) so there is no point doing it.
If you were rewarded for finishing early or for extra work completed then you would be more motivatedIt's about time I changed this sig...Comment
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Originally posted by MrRobin View PostIf you were rewarded for finishing early or for extra work completed then you would be more motivated
Like you said above, I hate having nothing to do and enjoy the days where I am busy.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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