Ever wondered why people tend to sleep during work?
By K31
@keihimekawa (2009)
Philippines
October 21, 2011 12:28am CST
I was doing an article task and I need to think of an alternative term for cubicle. I searched and these are some of the few definitions that I found:
1. A small compartment, as for work or study.
2. A small sleeping compartment.
No wonder a lot of employees fall asleep during working hours 
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10 responses
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
25 Oct 11
That's an interesting search result. :) I like it. But seriously it is encouraged in a few countries to have a small nap break of around 20 minutes after lunch. This is supposed to increase the concentration levels and productivity post lunch.
Cheers!
Ram
@keihimekawa (2009)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
I think that's called "Power Nap" if I'm not mistaken. It's also exercised here in our office but during lunch time. During our lunch break, all lights are turned off and most employees take a nap to re-energize themselves 
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@phillyguy (3005)
• Philippines
24 Oct 11
It only mean that most of the employees are in the job they are not really interested in. Or the job is really boring. Some sleep in free time while some are just plain sleepy type of people. I've read in the net before about a study that taking small nap at work actually helps employees to be more effective/productive in their job because it rejuvenate their body and rest their mind so when they wake up they are more alert and more focus.
@keihimekawa (2009)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
That's also true 
"Power Napping" is sometimes accepted in our workplace as long as it won't hinder with your work.
"Power Napping" is sometimes accepted in our workplace as long as it won't hinder with your work.@phillyguy (3005)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
Good for you in our office we are not allowed to nap inside the office so we really need to keep ourselves busy in order to avoid getting sleepy. Good thing I come across mylot, so everytime I don't have something to do I just browse mylot.
@keihimekawa (2009)
• Philippines
21 Oct 11
That could be the case. Maybe they are looking for something else other than work to do or more challenging works :P Or the office environment may also cause the sleepy feeling :P
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
22 Oct 11
Ok..the meaning define itself (hahaha)
No wonder some employees do sleep at work esp those one having their own cubicle.
No one can see them or noticed they are sleeping...
@keihimekawa (2009)
• Philippines
24 Oct 11
Haha exactly! my seat mate at work tend to sleep all the time during office hours. What amazes me the most is that he still have his hand over his mouse and he even moves it timely. When I subtly wakes him up, he'd simply look at me and proceed as if nothing happened.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
21 Oct 11
That's really funny. I'm at work, and I feel sleepy, too. I always feel sleepy. And then at the end of the day, when I'm out of the office, suddenly, I feel awake and energetic! @keihimekawa (2009)
• Philippines
21 Oct 11
That's just so true! I think the office cold environment has something to do with me being sleepy while working :P It's always too cold inside our office even my jacket isn't sufficient enough to warm me up. I always tend to get sleepy after lunch and same as you, I'm wide awake after office hours. Lol!
@chicksdigscars (5483)
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21 Oct 11
haha this is funny and made me laugh.. except there is one problem.
i don't have a cubicle lol! i have a large desk in a very open room, and the very front of our building, where everyone walks by all the time haha.. and yet i still get sleepy lol!!
@chicksdigscars (5483)
•
24 Oct 11
hahaha yeah i'm the same everyone who walks past me decides to stop and chat and i'm like helloooo, trying to sleep here!!
@keihimekawa (2009)
• Philippines
24 Oct 11
My office mate have the same, exact dilemma. He wants to sleep after lunch break but there's no chance for him to do so since his area is the most visible among all areas. People tend to pass his side from all angles so he can't sleep at all 
Everyone who passes his area tend to greet him too
@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
21 Oct 11
Tip: The other position is much better. Hang the head over the desk. You can still close your eyes but that way when the forehead hits the desk top the worker wakes up. There is a little delay when the question gets asked, where am i, what, what, but it is a safety device for the supervisor that wants to know what you are presently doing.
@keihimekawa (2009)
• Philippines
24 Oct 11
And your office mates might have the tendency to check your area right after a resounding "THUNK!" can be heard from your area. Thing is, when people peer in, they can see a red mark on your forehead. @romscabs (310)
• Philippines
21 Oct 11
I can relate to the topic LOL. I remember when I was working at a 24 hours food chain in 1997, I slept most of the time from work. I was working at night shift. I guess 5 hours of it was sleeping LOL. My co-worker (a lady), always nag me the next morning because I sleep a lot. So she always leave earlier than we are told to leave. So were even.
I think the reason why we sleep at work is either our working time, were bored or we are just tired of working! LOL
@keihimekawa (2009)
• Philippines
21 Oct 11
Lol in your case maybe you got real tired from working :D I also experienced working at night shift and no matter how much sleep I get in the morning, I always end up dozing off at around 2am or 3am
@madalinuta (91)
• Romania
21 Oct 11
Fuuny thing is that I am at work now and I am sleepy. Maybe it's because I woke up early in the morning but the fact that I have nothing to do kills my mood. I am sure that if I had something to do right now I wouldn't be sleepy. On the other hand, I might do something really boring sometimes and it makes me sleepy anyway.
