Comments for Nonsense At Work http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com Nonsense At Work is not an accusation. It is an opportunity for ongoing success. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:40:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on #480: The cost of relentless efficiency by Catherine http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/archives/1089/comment-page-1#comment-1012 Catherine Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:40:36 +0000 http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/?p=1089#comment-1012 I used to work for a public school system that was constantly bragging about being "the biggest bang for your buck." While I completely support efficiency and cautious spending, I felt like they cut so many corners in order to keep their title. The corners they cut (example: using out-of-date software that couldn't perform many basic functions, and thus required a great deal of extra--and unnecessary, in my opinion--work from teachers), cost teachers and staff lots of extra time, time which could have been spent preparing better lessons, giving better feedback and otherwise improving education for the students. Efficiency is important, but yes, I think it can be overrated in some cases. I used to work for a public school system that was constantly bragging about being “the biggest bang for your buck.” While I completely support efficiency and cautious spending, I felt like they cut so many corners in order to keep their title. The corners they cut (example: using out-of-date software that couldn’t perform many basic functions, and thus required a great deal of extra–and unnecessary, in my opinion–work from teachers), cost teachers and staff lots of extra time, time which could have been spent preparing better lessons, giving better feedback and otherwise improving education for the students. Efficiency is important, but yes, I think it can be overrated in some cases.

]]> Comment on #464: Still hungry for another bonus by Lauren Methena http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/archives/1000/comment-page-1#comment-877 Lauren Methena Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:07:58 +0000 http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/?p=1000#comment-877 One of your best points yet! One of your best points yet!

]]> Comment on #371: Keep potholes away and potties open by Chief Nonsense Officer http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/archives/8/comment-page-1#comment-69 Chief Nonsense Officer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:57:24 +0000 http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/?p=8#comment-69 Matt, I am sad to say that you and I agree. How boring. Have a look at entry #290: Time to blame ‘we the people’. You will find it in the archives under May 2009 or follow this link http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/archives/88 Glad you found the new site for my blog and thanks for the comment. Go well. The Chief Nonsense Officer Matt,

I am sad to say that you and I agree. How boring. Have a look at entry #290: Time to blame ‘we the people’.

You will find it in the archives under May 2009 or follow this link http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/archives/88

Glad you found the new site for my blog and thanks for the comment.

Go well.

The Chief Nonsense Officer

]]> Comment on #369: Responsibility breakdown by R.W. Carsia http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/archives/9/comment-page-1#comment-46 R.W. Carsia Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:01:45 +0000 http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/?p=9#comment-46 It would seem more a breakdown in 'accountability' rather then 'responsibility'. The latter is to yourself, while the former is to 'others'. Thus, you can have accountability without responsibility...and vice versa.<br />Or was it quid pro quo? It would seem more a breakdown in 'accountability' rather then 'responsibility'. The latter is to yourself, while the former is to 'others'. Thus, you can have accountability without responsibility…and vice versa.
Or was it quid pro quo?

]]> Comment on #368: The way to being all right by R.W. Carsia http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/archives/10/comment-page-1#comment-47 R.W. Carsia Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:57:03 +0000 http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/?p=10#comment-47 That then begs the question:<br />"If I am left-handed, does that mean that I am always wrong?" Thus, if I am comfortable with "wrong" and that makes others 'right', what happens to us out here in 'left'? That then begs the question:
"If I am left-handed, does that mean that I am always wrong?" Thus, if I am comfortable with "wrong" and that makes others 'right', what happens to us out here in 'left'?

]]> Comment on #361: Are you losing your memory? by R.W. Carsia http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/archives/17/comment-page-1#comment-48 R.W. Carsia Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:32:41 +0000 http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/?p=17#comment-48 Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, "We've always done it that way." I try to fight that. That's why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise. Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, "We've always done it that way." I try to fight that. That's why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise.

]]> Comment on #360: Why nonsense is so abundant by R.W. Carsia http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/archives/18/comment-page-1#comment-49 R.W. Carsia Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:00:30 +0000 http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/?p=18#comment-49 With the intention of producing 'more nonsense':<br />Your note was as clear as mud but it covered the ground.<br />And the confusion made my brain go 'round.<br />So, I grabbed a boat and went abroad...<br />In Baden Baden asked Sigmund Freud<br />He said: "Son, from your sad face remove the grouch.<br />Put the body down up on the couch.<br />I can see from your frustration a neurotic sublimation.<br />Hey, love and hate is psychosomatic. <br />Your Rorsach shows that you're a peri pathetic.<br />It all started with a broken sibling.<br />In the words of the famous Rudyard Kipling."<br />(Harry Belafonte --1954) With the intention of producing 'more nonsense':
Your note was as clear as mud but it covered the ground.
And the confusion made my brain go 'round.
So, I grabbed a boat and went abroad…
In Baden Baden asked Sigmund Freud
He said: "Son, from your sad face remove the grouch.
Put the body down up on the couch.
I can see from your frustration a neurotic sublimation.
Hey, love and hate is psychosomatic.
Your Rorsach shows that you're a peri pathetic.
It all started with a broken sibling.
In the words of the famous Rudyard Kipling."
(Harry Belafonte –1954)

]]> Comment on #358: Working from home is impossible by James Henry McIntosh http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/archives/20/comment-page-1#comment-50 James Henry McIntosh Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:55:34 +0000 http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/?p=20#comment-50 Ah, Mr Burrows, at least you can tell nonsense when you see it. Of course it's nonsense! I work from home permanently. Read Robert's comments. Sometimes even a few feet of travel is enough.<br /><br />By the way, my comments will in no way influence managers. Managers either expect output or demand input. I'm sure you know what I mean.<br /><br />Now, may I please put my tongue back in my cheek? It's time for coffee.<br /><br />The Chief Nonsense Officer Ah, Mr Burrows, at least you can tell nonsense when you see it. Of course it's nonsense! I work from home permanently. Read Robert's comments. Sometimes even a few feet of travel is enough.

By the way, my comments will in no way influence managers. Managers either expect output or demand input. I'm sure you know what I mean.

Now, may I please put my tongue back in my cheek? It's time for coffee.

The Chief Nonsense Officer

]]> Comment on #358: Working from home is impossible by Michael Barrows http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/archives/20/comment-page-1#comment-51 Michael Barrows Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:53:40 +0000 http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/?p=20#comment-51 This is indeed nonsense. Working at home is impossible? The laws of physics govern maturity and effort in the workplace? You're more productive amid the noise and distraction at Starbucks?<br /><br />Unfortunately, your comments only give credence to managers who believe working from home is a euphemism for taking a vacation day. The reality is that working from home is often an indicator of exceptional performance, exceeding the efforts of those who show up punctually at the office but do little more than keep a seat warm. Surely you know that ultimately the bottom line is productivity. <br /><br />James, check the calendar. This is the 21st century. This is indeed nonsense. Working at home is impossible? The laws of physics govern maturity and effort in the workplace? You're more productive amid the noise and distraction at Starbucks?

Unfortunately, your comments only give credence to managers who believe working from home is a euphemism for taking a vacation day. The reality is that working from home is often an indicator of exceptional performance, exceeding the efforts of those who show up punctually at the office but do little more than keep a seat warm. Surely you know that ultimately the bottom line is productivity.

James, check the calendar. This is the 21st century.

]]> Comment on #358: Working from home is impossible by R.W. Carsia http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/archives/20/comment-page-1#comment-52 R.W. Carsia Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:51:59 +0000 http://blog.nonsenseatwork.com/?p=20#comment-52 Not true James! I travel about 20 feet from the bedroom to the office every morning. Thus, that is about 100 feet per day X5= 500 feet per week, at a minimum. Thus, you need to remove the zero...and work the equation again. Not true James! I travel about 20 feet from the bedroom to the office every morning. Thus, that is about 100 feet per day X5= 500 feet per week, at a minimum. Thus, you need to remove the zero…and work the equation again.

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