| Stron w wątku: < [1 2] | Poll: How long after you first sit at the computer do you actually start working? Autor wątku: ProZ.com Staff
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It usually is 10 minutes if there's work to be done, otherwise up tp 20 min. Recently, I have developed a habit of reading my emails while still in bed (I get them on my mobile) and this is a perfect wake up for me, especially when I get an email that is urgent!
Now, additional question guys: what time do you actually get up? Are you an early bird or do you take advantage of the fact that your nonexistent boss will never notice? ... See more It usually is 10 minutes if there's work to be done, otherwise up tp 20 min. Recently, I have developed a habit of reading my emails while still in bed (I get them on my mobile) and this is a perfect wake up for me, especially when I get an email that is urgent!
Now, additional question guys: what time do you actually get up? Are you an early bird or do you take advantage of the fact that your nonexistent boss will never notice?
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| | | | Chun Un 
Makau
Członek ProZ.com
od 2007
angielski > chiński
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| Within 10 min... | Oct 19, 2010 |
but I consider checking work-related email as the start of working.
| | | | | It depends... | Oct 19, 2010 |
...mainly on my deadlines.
On an ordinary day the very first thing I do is scan my incoming e-mails for messages from clients. I do this on waking up, even before getting dressed.
Then after I've walked my dogs I come back and read the important e-mails, then I start translating. I put off the frivolous e-mails until the end of the day.
If I have a rush job, then I skip all the e-mails except from clients.
| | | | Katie Spillane (X)
Kanada
Local time: 15:18
chiński > angielski
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| 10-20 minutes | Oct 19, 2010 |
I keep several e-mail accounts for different purposes (business, finance, personal, photos) and I like to check in with what is going on in the two most important accounts (personal and business) before starting my day. This allows me to be sure that I have responded to all pending matters which enables the people who rely on me to carry on with their days. It also turns off the CNN ticker type to-do lists that distract me from my main focus of the day. For me, it's refreshing to know that I ... See more I keep several e-mail accounts for different purposes (business, finance, personal, photos) and I like to check in with what is going on in the two most important accounts (personal and business) before starting my day. This allows me to be sure that I have responded to all pending matters which enables the people who rely on me to carry on with their days. It also turns off the CNN ticker type to-do lists that distract me from my main focus of the day. For me, it's refreshing to know that I have cleared off my mental desk before I settle into a larger project. I do the same thing before shutting my computer off at night because I find that same "clean desk" feeling helps me settle down for the evening. ▲ Collapse
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