Chicago, Illinois - An employee observed at a downtown business, always walking very fast around the office, recently confirmed what a few of his coworkers already suspected. The employee who wished to remain anonymous, stated that all though he always makes an effort to walk fast when moving about the office, he really has very little to do.
When pressed, the employee confirmed that since he has fewer responsibilities now and only two people to supervise, that he often has very little actual work. Walking fast, in an effort to look busy or late for a meeting was a one of a few tactics that he has adopted to avoid getting laid off.
This employee also admits to staying late several nights a week to add to the perception that he is really busy during the work day. The evening hours spent in the office are usually spent on-line.
Apparently, walking fast and staying late has paid off, since in the last two years he rarely has been hassled by his boss or other managers who have assumed that his workload was heavy.
