by Glenn Magas

Created on: September 01, 2009   Last Updated: September 13, 2009

The following are the Top 11 things to do at work beside work - with a warning. You may get fired! Therefore, this disclaimer needs to be read:

The opinions expressed herein may or may not be the writer's opinions and may or may not represent someone else's view, including those of the writer's or your employer (whomever that may be at the time). If you have any issues with any of these personal opinions it is suggested that you stop reading and forever hold your peace.

That being said here are the "Top 11 Things to do at Work... besides Work."

#1. Balance check-book!
Yes - balance it. Balance it again. Write checks, pay your bills and manage your personal finances while getting paid! Who knew making a personal budget means you get paid to do it. How's that for personal efficiency.

#2. Paint your nails.
For males, nails are not really that important at work. But for a female, this is the perfect time to find the right color, and the perfect time to do your nails without kids bothering you. There has yet to be an office where the 'ladies' have not taken advantage of 'quiet time' and making sure their nails are done for a night out on the town.

#3. Practice your short game.
You know the saying, "Drive for show, putt for dough!" If your office is carpeted, bring an extra putter. A real golfer has at least two of every club so an extra putter at work is a necessity. Stash a portable putting hole in your briefcase and your short game is sure to improve!

#4. Sleep.
This tip was going to be saved for last but it fit perfectly at #4. Going out on a Wednesday night is sure to ruin your Thursday poker night with the boys, so make sure you are refreshed by taking a nap before, and maybe another one after lunch. Your poker game will appreciate it.

#5. Call your long distance friends, family, kids in college and overseas relatives.
There is a phone right there in front of you. Why waste your valuable minutes on your cellular plan when all you have to do is pick up 'that' phone and dial? Duh!

#6. Write that award winning screenplay!
Everyone in Los Angeles is a writer. Waiters are writers. Lawyers are writers. Actors are writers. Your co-worker is a writer and everyone outside of Los Angeles wants to be a writer. So why not write and get paid? Some say that you're a professional writer once you get paid. Well, start your profession now! You're getting paid to sit there, might as well turn that time into writing an Oscar winning feature screenplay!

#7. Update your resume.
Why would you

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