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TO:  ALL PERSONNEL
>FROM:  ACCOUNTING
>
>It has come to our attention recently that many of you have been turning in
>timesheets that specify large amounts of "Miscellaneous Unproductive Time"
>(Code 5309).  To our department, unproductive time isn't a problem.  What is
>a problem, however, is not knowing exactly what you are doing during your
>unproductive time.
>
>Attached below is a sheet specifying a tentative extended job code list
based
>on our observations of employee activities.  The list will allow you to
>specify with a fair amount of precision what you are doing during your
>unproductive time.  Please begin using this job code list immediately and
let
>us know about any difficulties you encounter.
>
>Thank you.
>Administration
>
>Attached: Extended Job Code List
>________________________________
>Code Number   Explanation
>----------    -----------
>5316          Meeting
>5317          Obstructing Communications at Meeting
>5318          Trying to Sound Knowledgeable While in Meeting
>5319          Waiting for Break
>5320          Waiting for Lunch
>5321          Waiting for End of Day
>5322          Vicious Verbal Attacks Directed at Coworker
>5323          Vicious Verbal Attacks Directed at Coworker Who is Not Present
>5393          Covering for Incompetence of Coworker Friend
>5400          Trying to Explain Concept to Coworker Who is Not Interested in
>                        Learning
>5401          Trying to Explain Concept to Coworker Who is Stupid
>5402          Trying to Explain Concept to Coworker Who Hates You
>5481          Buying Snack
>5482          Eating Snack
>5500          Filling Out Timesheet
>5501          Inventing Timesheet Entries
>5502          Waiting for Something to Happen
>5503          Scratching Yourself
>5504          Sleeping
>5510          Feeling Bored
>5600          Bitching About Lousy Job
>5601          Bitching About Low Pay
>5602          Bitching About Long Hours
>5603          Bitching About Coworker (See Codes #5322 & #5323)
>5604          Bitching About Boss
>5605          Bitching About Personal Problems
>5640          Miscellaneous Unproductive Bitching
>5701          Not Actually Present At Job
>5702          Suffering From Eight-Hour Flu
>6102          Ordering Out
>6103          Waiting for Food Delivery to Arrive
>6104          Taking It Easy While Digesting Food
>6200          Using Company Resources for Personal Profit
>6201          Stealing Company Goods
>6202          Making Excuses After Accidentally Destroying Company Goods
>6203          Using Company Phone to Make Long-Distance Personal Calls
>6204          Using Company Phone to Make Long-Distance Personal Calls in
>                        Order to Sell Stolen Company Goods
>6206          Gossip (misc.)
>6207          Planning a Social Event (e.g. vacation, wedding, etc.)
>6210          Feeling Sorry For Yourself
>6221          Pretending to Work While Boss Is Watching
>6222          Pretending to Enjoy Your Job
>6223          Pretending to Like Coworker
>6224          Pretending to Like Important People Who in Reality Are Jerks
>6238          Miscellaneous Unproductive Fantasizing
>6350          Playing Pranks on the New Guy/Gal
>6601          Running your own Business on Company Time (See Code #6603)
>6602          Complaining
>6603          Writing a Book on Company Time
>6611          Staring Into Space
>6612          Staring At Computer Screen
>6615          Transcendental Meditation
>7281          Extended Visit to the Bathroom (at least 10 minutes)
>7400          Talking With Divorce Lawyer on Phone
>7401          Talking With Plumber on Phone
>7402          Talking With Dentist on Phone
>7403          Talking With Doctor on Phone
>7404          Talking With Masseuse on Phone
>7405          Talking With House Painter on Phone
>7406          Talking With Personal Therapist on Phone
>
>7419          Talking With Miscellaneous Paid Professional on Phone
>7931          Asking Coworker to Aid You in an Illicit Activity
>8000          Reading and Sending Personal E-mail