This is probably true in an office environment to some level. Yet, when I owned and ran a restaurant in my twenties, you either jammed or didn't in the hours one was employed or they were simply 'outa there'. I've given a lot of "you're outa here" talks in my life.
Thus there are some jobs you can't afford to slack or you're done. I am usually successful in those environments, as I love to work and jam. But I also like loads of down time. I used to give my workers generous time off and bonuses and if they were sick, I let them take as much time, even a little more if they wanted it for mental health time or just family play time. I planned on it ahead of time when I scheduled of course. I benefitted as well as my workers.
So somehow I guess it all works out for everyone. I am a freelancer now and run my own show, just for that reason. I can't stand sitting in a chair acting as though I am working. I'd rather be slashing my wrists. I guess knowing where one is at their best helps to pick the right sort of career for oneself.
What does an employee using streaming audio while they work look like to an corporate admin? I've always wondered as I stream at work alot.
>>>Thus there are some jobs you can't afford to slack or you're done.>>>
The restaurant business is a customer service based business and a whole different animal than productive office work. As someone who has worked in both, I can tell you that productivity for customers needing immediate assistance is different than one who needs creative thought and problem solving/business solutions.