text: How big's your workload?  If you're clearing your desk every morning and twiddling your fingers all afternoon, don't worry about it.  I used to have a job in which I could do any reading assignments for my college classes in between phone calls.  It was that slow.\n\nAnd how's your work environment?  In many work places, they won't fire you for making a little joke as long as it's not filthy.  I kid around with my boss all the time.