Topic: Who among you here is gambling at work? - page 17. (Read 7316 times)

Those who gamble while working will experience distractions and not be able to finish their work on time because their focus will be on thinking about gambling, especially if they experience losses and it is a losing streak. There will be a desire to try to recover from his losses, so he will return to gambling and forget about his work for a moment, but that is not a good choice because he works to earn a salary. While gambling, he will not always be able to win and only experience defeat, so he should be able to think clearly about what should be prioritized. The company also does not allow its employees to do things other than those related to their work. If the company finds out that an employee is gambling while they are working, the company can punish the employee and the company may immediately fire the employee because he has not complied with the rules.

Those who already know the negative impact of gambling should not try to gamble when they are at work because it will only pose risks that will impact them, such as losing their job after their boss finds out that an employee is gambling. Employees also don't need to gamble while working because it will make them lose focus. After all, they think about gambling. They must be able to differentiate between what needs to be done and what can be postponed until they return home, so all their work will be neglected and cannot be completed on time. Even though they have good self-control, they shouldn't gamble at work because it will clearly disturb them, especially if they complain, which can also disturb their co-workers. Those who have a job should be grateful because they can earn income and must work seriously to show their achievements to the company so that they can get awards, such as salary increases or other bonuses, including promotions. That would be better to pursue than to chase a victory where they don't know when they can win.

When we are still at work, we should stay focused on work and not use work time to do other things that have nothing to do with work. We have to know where we are to work better and show the company that we intend to work well.

What about those who bet on upcoming events? Do you think they sit and look at the clock till event starts? Take security guard who works nightshifts. Do you think he walk around the territory all the time? Or stick to camera monitors? That guy watches TV or movies half of the night, sleep few hours and later in the morning goes home to sleep. He has plenty of time to place a bet and not be distracted by work. Anyway, it depends on the work. Some positions allow to do whatever you want during working hours, some does not even allow to go to take a piss.

Yes, when you're working, you are being paid to do a specific job and not to engage in any form of gambling. The potential risk of losing your job is a major concern here. Gambling while working is not safe, not only for yourself but also for the financial stability of your family.

I don't think that gamblers can simply place their bet and wait for the outcome without being distracted from their work. If they do so, their focus will not be solely on their tasks, as they will be thinking of various possible outcomes that may lead them to lose concentration.

And it will eat up your time that is supposedly allocated for your job, and can cause all the possibilities of losing your work. For sure, you won't like to risk both your job and your money while playing, though there are people who can deal with it, and they are all okay taking part in gambling even though they know that not only the money that they deposit can be lost,  also the job, when they are no longer doing their responsibilities as the time already been taken by gambling.


Yup, on the brighter side, sports betting don't need your time that much just place your bet then check the outcome, though some gamblers are also being affected as they keep checking the ongoing event and if they are not in the positive situation it can affect also their focus with their work.

Multi tasking while gambling is very much possible but it won't be productive enough, but then it's dependent on the kind of gambler or kind of game on which you are gambling, if you are gambling in games that requires you monitoring them to the end such as slot or roulette then you may need all your attention focused on it.

Gambling on sports game may not require all of much attention, you may just have to make your picks and place a stake on them and wait till after the game before you check on the results of the game especially with football, basketball and other sports games. But it's very possible it could turn out distraction to you because at the point when the games are on going if you are still at  work you may be tempted to check the progress of the game and know if it's in your favor or not. It's very possible to multitask while gambling but it's not a responsible way of gambling as it's counterproductive.

gambling always has negative impacts if we are not wise in doing it and there are many negative impacts including losing our job.
as you said, even though gambling is fun, it will definitely require high concentration and tension which will cause high emotional tension and will definitely affect one's work, such as unfinished work or feelings of regret for losing and being lazy to complete work.
I just feel a little confused why there are still people who gamble at work when work is the main thing that is prioritized and gambling should be used in free time or if you really have good self control you can access gambling at work but only when you have time It's break time so you can use it to entertain yourself.

but it's still not recommended and don't be reckless in doing this because there are situations that sometimes make the situation very bad and you still have the idea of prioritizing work over gambling.

As workers we should act professionally by prioritizing our work, and should not mix work and gambling where we work so that we can focus on completing the work, I think if someone works while gambling then this will only disrupt the results of the work us and sometimes we can't complete our work on time due to negligence in gambling, even now we often hear that companies often fire employees who are addicted to gambling even though they don't gamble at work, companies seem to understand that employing a gambler is like a ticking time bomb at any time it could explode, meaning it could damage the good name of the company, in fact in my country there have been several arrests of company employees who used or embezzled company money to be used as gambling capital.

True, combining gambling and work will affect a gambler`s focus. Gambling demands focus. Whether it's in a casino or betting on sports, maintaining focus is crucial for making informed decisions and increasing the gamblers chance of winning. When we consider games like Poker and Blackjack, the ability to make quick and accurate decisions is paramount and so a focused mind allows a gambler to analyze the situation, assess the odds and select the most strategic course of action. Without focus, there will be impulsive driven distraction which will significantly result in loss. And so, when a gambler gambles at work he is not doing himself any good. He will surely be distracted because his attention will be needed from time to time.

This is more about responsibility, we are given the responsibility by the company to prioritize our work when we have entered the specified hours and that means it is absolutely not allowed for anyone to do anything else when you are in the "time" of work and no matter how relaxed your work is because you receive a salary at the end of each month as a reward for what you have done there. However, this action is absolutely forbidden because it will harm all parties, not only you but also the company where you work because something you are working on may not have maximum results because you divide your time for other things such as gambling in the middle of your work time.

On the other hand, the disadvantage that you are very likely to get is that in my opinion there is a high probability that you will receive punishment from your boss for doing other things during working hours, especially if it is gambling which is always a negative activity in the eyes of the public, and it cannot be denied that in the end you can lose your job just because of your foolishness that cannot manage your time. Therefore, the best option is not to gamble when you are doing other activities, especially if it is your job that basically pays your living expenses.

That's what we should pay attention to when playing gambling so that we know where we are. We don't need to gamble if we are working because gambling is not a top priority and is just entertainment, so we don't have to gamble when we are serious or at work. If people are willing to abandon their families and give up their jobs to gamble, that is stupidity that they should realize because they have given up the opportunity to make money from their workplace and instead choose to gamble where there is uncertainty in making money. We will experience defeat more often when playing gambling, so the money we should use to meet our daily needs will decrease until there is nothing left.

If we are at work, we forget gambling for a moment and focus on doing our work to complete it well. We can return to gambling in another place or when we have returned home so that we will not be disturbed by gambling.

Yes, you are right, even though our work is not too busy, that is no reason why we can gamble during work hours. Maybe it's not done regularly, but still, this kind of behavior can give rise to negative thoughts from colleagues who see their gambling activities. or it could even have a bad impact on his career. it's better to anticipate now by not doing it. on holidays or after work. The important thing is that it's not working time and it's safe enough.
Nobody forbids us from gambling, but we also have to know the ethics of gambling. it's all for the common good.

You cant put your own job at risks just because you are really that really wanting badly to gamble on which i dont see the point or having that kind of choice. Gambling while at work is never been that recommended or something that you would really be needing to have control. This is why it would really be that wise that you should really be allocating such time for gambling which it would really be just that good on your vacant time or simply you are really that in your own home. This is which the best approach that you could have if you do really like to gamble.
Dont make yourself having that kind of confidence that you could play up everytime because when you do have that kind of approach then you are really that putting up yourself at risks.

As wise gamblers, we have to know what is the main priority and what is just entertainment. And gambling is a form of entertainment, so it's not a top priority. Working and ensuring the welfare of our families and ourselves is the most important thing and must be a priority for us. However, there are quite a few people who are willing to abandon their families and give up their jobs to be able to gamble freely. And they will realize this when their situation starts to decline, where their family no longer cares about them, they lose their job and they have difficulty finding a new job because they have lost the trust of other people.

Therefore, never underestimate the problems that exist within us, by always gambling during working hours, it proves that we are getting closer to feeling addicted to gambling. and proves that we don't have good self-control.

Your problem is that you dont set priorities. You gamble for money, I gamble for fun. I have gambling budget and ready to lose it, you have different vision. If I lose while gambling during break for a lunch, I would not get much disappointed. If you lose, you focus on that and it influenced your productivity at work. I would suggest you to decrease deposit amount/amount you allow yourself to lose/amount of a bet and make gamble as a ritual. During 30min lunch, play 5 rounds in any game, kill your desire to gamble and get back to work. Dont focus on the money, focus on the process. If gambling process does not bring you joy, leave it and focus more on the work. More work, better results, more money

I'd like to share my experience with you all. Even though I'm not currently employed, I went through a phase of gambling while I was working in the past, and the outcome wasn't positive. It affected my job performance because, as you may know, when you lose, you tend to dwell on your losses and constantly think about strategies to win. When we talk about work, it usually means we're not particularly wealthy, and imagine what happens when we gamble money we can't afford to lose, especially when we're not earning much.

Let me tell you, the feeling is far from pleasant. It leads to a decline in your work performance, which can have significant consequences since that's your primary source of income. It might be manageable if you're winning, but the harsh reality is often quite the opposite. Even when we do win, we tend to spend most of our winnings, so we don't treat it as business money. This leaves us in a precarious situation when we lose because the money we initially budgeted for our families gets diverted to cover unexpected gambling-related expenses.

I'd like to hear from those of you who have experienced this or are still dealing with it. Please share your testimonies.

I was working at a construction company, I used to gamble only when we are on break at 12 noon and I only have 30 minutes for that so I can resume work and I don't allow the time to elapse before i go back to work.

It sounds like someone who prioritise gambling on their work responsibilities may be struggling with addition. When gambling starts to negatively impact important aspects of life, like work, it's sign that it has become a problem. Gambling can definitely have a negative on work performance, it's important to find a balance and make sure our actions don't negatively impact on personal and professional lives.

Yeah, gambling at work, or drinking alcohol at work, etc, produce a negative impact in your performance.

You might be able to get away with it, but you would be way more efficient without doing that stuff.

It is true that gambling at work, especially in the office, will definitely affect your mind because your mind is not only focused on gambling but also remains focused on your work. This is not recommended if someone works under pressure because it is better not to do things that are In the end it's detrimental to yourself. Yes, it's better to gamble when you get home and do it in your room so that you are free to do it and more relaxed, especially when you can focus on gambling so you can get the opportunity to make a profit. If you do it at the office, it's not impossible that you won't be able to get this opportunity because you can't focus completely.

If you have your own business, it's up to you whether you want to gamble or not because you are the boss, but if you work as an employee, it's better to obey the rules that are already available, namely working hours, we have to keep working, not play games. And it's true, as you said, when we work as employees, there will definitely be people who like and don't like it. If there are people who don't like us and we make mistakes, then that person will reported it to the boss who can ultimately fire us, so don't ever gamble when you're work.

The ideal scenario is your job is so easy with long hours and not much to do that gambling is no distraction at all.   I still think caution is required in that you end up over gambling, the time you spent earning money is negated by the fact you lost too much to gambling a real nightmare situation to be in.   So minor gambling at a very boring job I can believe and not disagree with because I know that kind of job but most people dont have that scenario of so much empty space to fill.

You did good on telling her she is not supposed to do those things while at work.
Actually, it catches more my attention you decided to talk about gambling to your female co-worker and the fact she was already into it. Because, you know... In the most of the cases, women do not seem to be appealed by gambling as much as men are.
Is there a chance that co-worker you are talking about could be suffering from addiction to gambling without you knowing about it? Because, in my opinion, gambling while one is working could be considered to be a symptom (perhaps an early symptom) of growing gambling addiction.
If you ever notice she continued to gamble at work, it would be up to you to continue to remember to her who she is supposed to behave while working, otherwise she may get in trouble sooner than she realizes it.  

Maybe, both if you have some kind of job which does not demand to keep too much attention all the time? That may explain a little bit what is going on and what prompts your coworker into looking for distraction in cryptocurrency casinos.

Recently I told a friend about casinos and everything related to this, I didn't think she would like it so much, in fact, she showed me at work that she was playing on Rolllbit and she was asking me questions, but we were at work, When she called me and said she was playing, she told me how to bet, I told her why she was doing it at our job, to be careful, because with that you couldn't play like that, I made her get out of the game, I told her I told him not to do that, I told him this is not for playing here, it is better to concentrate, because if he does it here he can give away and he can also lose the money in the casino.

But that's something you shouldn't do , I didn't tell him to do it or be in the casino just for that, but what you should do is be Careful with our jobs, you should never do something like that to Risk your job. , it is not correct and as a good person I had to Scold Her.