Comments on: Napping at work

By: Fatigue at Work

Fatigue at Work — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:36:11 +0000

[...] 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 [...]

By: My anti-nap ritual » Self-Made Mom

My anti-nap ritual » Self-Made Mom — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:28:18 +0000

[...] 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. [...]

By: demondoll

demondoll — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:33:04 +0000

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!

By: RB

RB — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:21:02 +0000

I remember doing the exact same thing. I really wish I could have a sofa in my office.

By: JayMonster

JayMonster — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:16:06 +0000

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.

By: Selfmademom

Selfmademom — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:14:46 +0000

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.

By: Flybunny

Flybunny — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:59:55 +0000

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!