Napping at work
Now here’s a work policy I could get behind:
(AP) The French already enjoy a 35-hour work week and generous vacation. Now the health minister wants to look into whether workers should be allowed to sleep on the job.
I can remember returning to work after my first child was born and sitting in the bathroom stall with my head up against the wall to rest “just for a minute”.
I have no excuse anymore, well at least until they’re teenagers, but, I guess it wouldn’t be good to go all George Costanza on my employer and build a bed under my desk, just yet.
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7 opinions for Napping at work
Flybunny
Jan 31, 2007 at 8:59 am
I totally agree especially since I actually fell asleep at my desk yesterday for over a half hour. I was exhausted and thought I would just lean back for a few minutes, I must have fallen right to sleep because usually I can fight it off by getting up and walking around.
My company does offer quiet rooms but they are usually occupied and not very comfortable. Harris Bank (I think) in Chicago also used to have something similar.
I think as long as you aren’t taking 2 hr naps, it should be allowed because some days you just can’t fight it!
Selfmademom
Jan 31, 2007 at 9:14 am
I pulled a George Costanza once when I was pregnant. I couldn’t deal I was so tired. So I closed my office door and passed out on the floor for a half hour. It was heaven.
JayMonster
Jan 31, 2007 at 10:16 am
The business “types” in this country just don’t get that providing for your employees is good for them, makes them better workes, and more efficient when they are working.
Nope, if it can’t be graphed on a Productivity Chart’s Cost Analysis, they will not consider it.
RB
Jan 31, 2007 at 1:21 pm
I remember doing the exact same thing. I really wish I could have a sofa in my office. ;)
demondoll
Jan 31, 2007 at 4:33 pm
I remember at my old work, there was a chaise in the ladies’ room. It was even set a bit apart from the rest of the room by a doorway. I know it’s sexist, but I appreciated the archaic charm.
When I was in my 1st trimester of pregnancy, the nice folk I worked with set up a little area in the breakroom where I could pass out. Oh, I loved them!
My anti-nap ritual » Self-Made Mom
Feb 27, 2007 at 7:28 pm
[…] And the kicker? I also read that some people get to sleep at work. Why don’t you just schedule my triple-bypass surgery now? I don’t know about you, but I don’t have time to nap. Not at work, not at home. My days are too busy with conference calls, meetings, errand running and oh yeah, taking care of a baby. I don’t care if napping will “recharge my batteries” better than a ”chocolate bar” (which, if you eat too much WILL give you a heart attack.) I don’t believe you when you say that napping is a way to “gain a competitive edge.” Diet Coke is working just fine, thank you. I’m anti-nap. So while you’re snoozing under your desk today, here’s my “just say no to napping” strategy. […]
Fatigue at Work
Jul 19, 2007 at 9:36 pm
[…] suspect very few of us get to nap at work, so, there’s obviously a legion of us who, at any given time, are just one conference call […]
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