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Old 15 July 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Red face My concentration is fading away......

I've noticed lately that my attention span is now around 10 minutes long, anything in excess of that sees me drifting off to the land of idol thoughts!

In fact that figure is decreased by adding the following elements:

1. Health & Safety
2. Quality
3. Management Processes
4. Monthly Reports
5. Progress Meetings

There was a time when I was sharp, switched on..... don't know what happened, all seems to relate to my joining SNET!

I actually just sighed and did this = ....... that's it then, there really is no hope for me.....

Can anyone really be that interested in work?? or are you (like me) just pretending to be?

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Old 15 July 2008 | 12:22 PM
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I got to this bit

I've noticed lately that my attention span is now
and then yawned...................
Old 15 July 2008 | 12:25 PM
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The money you get at work helps to sharpen your mind
Old 15 July 2008 | 12:30 PM
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My eyes hurt..... I'm overworked, must have been that Muslim thread as I've done **** all else!
Old 15 July 2008 | 12:32 PM
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just go look at the 'for the men of scoobynet' thread, been looking at it for hours now and minds still not wandering
Old 15 July 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
I've noticed lately that my attention span is now around 10 minutes long, anything in excess of that sees me drifting off to the land of idol thoughts!
Who exactly are your idols?

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Old 15 July 2008 | 12:54 PM
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My concentration span left me years ago. It took me almost fifteen minutes after opening this thread to actually getting round to read it.

It must be as the sun is out in Nottingham for once Or my final braincell has left the building... More likely than not
Old 15 July 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
I've noticed lately that my attention span is now around 10 minutes long,

I came into work just before 9am, by 9:05 I was yawning, so I guess I beat you in the attention span stakes

Am now having a little skive before moving on to my next job, which will be equally as boring, but pays rather well
Old 15 July 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
I've noticed lately that my attention span is now around 10 minutes long, anything in excess of that sees me drifting off to the land of idol thoughts!

In fact that figure is decreased by adding the following elements:

1. Health & Safety
2. Quality
3. Management Processes
4. Monthly Reports
5. Progress Meetings

There was a time when I was sharp, switched on..... don't know what happened, all seems to relate to my joining SNET!

I actually just sighed and did this = ....... that's it then, there really is no hope for me.....

Can anyone really be that interested in work?? or are you (like me) just pretending to be?

Disgruntled, UK
Its largely down to age DCI, as well as being governed the "third way".

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Old 15 July 2008 | 01:09 PM
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I'm off this afternoon if that helps.
Old 15 July 2008 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by PeteBrant
I'm off this afternoon if that helps.

Anywhere nice
Old 15 July 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by PeteBrant
I'm off this afternoon if that helps.
Lucky you! I have health and safety training
Old 15 July 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Clarebabes
Lucky you! I have health and safety training
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Old 15 July 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Not particularly.. I have to go to a antique watch repair chap and get a pocket watch restored, and the bloke that does it is a bit of a specialist, and he is only there on certain days.

That should take me till about 2:30 - Then I shall sit lounge on the balcony drinking Peroni for the afternoon
Old 15 July 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Old 15 July 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
.........
Yes, but it means I finish work at 4 and not 5 - bonus!
Old 15 July 2008 | 01:39 PM
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It's definitely age related, I have the attention span of a gnat now and have absolutely no interest in my work, I'm just ready for early retirement. No doubt when I'm retired I'll be moaning about being bored and having nothing to hold my attention any more

You lot don't help, you keep distracting me
Old 15 July 2008 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by PeteBrant
I'm off this afternoon if that helps.
I'm off every afternoon and morning if that helps more.

Sometimes I go out, drive up the hill and actually forget the purpose of where it is I'm supposed to be going.

I don't think its age related but then SC being a fair bit older seems to think it is so maybe she's right.
Old 15 July 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Age + Alcohol......
Old 15 July 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
Age + Alcohol + hormones
Old 15 July 2008 | 03:18 PM
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If you have a problem with hormones.......try paying em for a change!!!
Old 15 July 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
There was a time when I was sharp, switched on.....
Prove it!
Old 15 July 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by coolangatta
Prove it!
........... OK so I padded the story a tad
Old 15 July 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
........... OK so I padded the story a tad
Ah, yes, padding! Fooled many a good man.
Old 15 July 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Spoon
Who exactly are your idols?
That's an easy one...

Simon De Bank and Shaun Fennings at a guess
Old 15 July 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Devildog
That's an easy one...

Simon De Bank and Shaun Fennings at a guess
The belts stitching takes a hit.
Old 15 July 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Devildog
That's an easy one...

Simon De Bank and Shaun Fennings at a guess
Yep, they're on the list
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