Work less, get more done: Analytics for maximizing productivity (2009)
Why?<p>Would my salary be higher if I become more productive? No. My salary is fixed. I get my bonus even with a minimal effort.<p>Will I work less if I become more productive? No. I still have to spend 8 hours par day at work.<p>Will I get more work to do if I become more productive? Yes. As soon as I report something as finished, I get more work. And expectations grow.<p>Being more productive doesn&#x27;t benefit me, my coworkers, even my company or the society as a whole. It only leads to more stress and strain.<p>Then why would I want to be more productive? I&#x27;m fine spending my 35-40 hours &quot;working&quot; and making &quot;work&quot; for me and my coworkers as comfortable as possible.<p>And when I go home, I&#x27;m not tired, but refreshed and ready to go on with my life.<p>EDIT: I&#x27;m saying this as actually one of the top performers at my company. It&#x27;s politics and bullshitting that gets you more money and promotions, not hard work. But that&#x27;s the game I refuse to play. Instead, I focus on doing the least amount of work I can get away with. Say &quot;Wally&quot; from Dilbert, but without being an asshole.