On Apr 3, 2009, at 10:23 AM, Sleepless In An Old Fogie’s Home wrote:

I am sleepy and at work. Is it ok to talk a nap?

Thanks,
Sleep­less In An Old Fogie’s Home
P.S. I am in a super comfy chair at an old folks home won­der­ing when we all watch Cocoon.

Sleep­less In An Old Fogie’s Home,

When in Rome, do as the Romans do! I’m cer­tain your employer would under­stand. Allow me to paint a scenario:

Employer: “HEY!!!”

SIAOFH: “Gah!”

Emp.: “What do you think you’re doing?!”

SIAOFH: “I’m tak­ing a nap—doye.”

Emp: “On MY dime?!!”

SIAOFH: “Well, not quite. I’m on my break. Besides, I’m very sleepy and if you want me to per­form at my peak then it would be in your best inter­est to allow me some nap time. Fur­ther­more, I should be allowed to do so while watch­ing Cocoon. It’s in my contract.”

Oh, yeah, you’ll want to go back in time and put a clause in your con­tract that allows you to take naps dur­ing work hours. If that’s not pos­si­ble, save your nap for your breaks—preferably dur­ing an extended break like your lunch break.

Just my $0.02
Julius Pleasar

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