Topic: Who among you here is gambling at work? - page 50. (Read 7587 times)
Playing something even if it's not gambling during work hours is definitely the best possible way to lose a job FAST. I don't really know why you get to ask these very weird questions. I mean, why would anyone in their sane mind will decide to just randomly gamble at their workplace? What difference will it make when you gamble at home? If you have a poor work ethic, quit the job and do something else that would make you money, then gamble to your heart's content.
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.
Yeah, I don't think anything positive could come from gambling while working.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.
Your attention will be focused on the wrong things, and losing money, which is the most likely scenario, will simply compound the negatives feelings.
It will probably end up in the gambler losing their money and their job eventually.
So, one should think about it more critically than they are right now if they are actually gambling at work because that's not a very good idea. Apart from the fact that you might lose your money, you can lose your job and along with your job, your reputation as well when people come to know that you've lost your job because of your gambling addiction.
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If the work doesn't need the supervision of his boss, that's fine. Even if he is playing Dota in his cubicle, it will just be fine as long he can submit results in time. But maybe to some bosses it will be a problem especially if the rest of the employees also play more. This is using the company's resources for your benefit. But whatever is prohibited is always the most desirable. So even if the bosses doesn't want employees to play/gamble while working I'm sure we do it whenever there is a chance as long as we can use our phones.
So it depends on each person because some people still play on their phones at work. Some people don't play because they feel they are at work, and it would be unethical if they played at work. And some people work but also play games. But it's best not to play any games when someone is working.
Gambling is just for fun and to complete your empty time, maybe when off work or whatever, certainly when you have no other activities then you can gamble to relieve boredom a little, I think that's all. So you have to be able to put things in the right portion.
I do not really have a problem gambling from work because I have everything well planned out. It does not interfere with my job in any way whatsoever... I spend less than 30 minutes predicting and placing my bets. Although this is possible because of the nature of my job that requires I am on my computer with internet access always.
Gambling to me is just a sides hustle to compliment what I do. I don't plan with gambling money neither am I desperate to win. So to me it is fine gambling from work.
But you have to remember that even though you can plan it well, you can experience changes to your plan because we are only humans who can experience mood changes. It can cause us to deviate from the plans we have made. But hopefully, you will stick to your plan so that you don't experience any problems if you continue to gamble while you work. And I hope that when gambling, you only use the money you can afford and still control yourself because you are gambling at work, where someone may find out.Gambling to me is just a sides hustle to compliment what I do. I don't plan with gambling money neither am I desperate to win. So to me it is fine gambling from work.
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If the work doesn't need the supervision of his boss, that's fine. Even if he is playing Dota in his cubicle, it will just be fine as long he can submit results in time. But maybe to some bosses it will be a problem especially if the rest of the employees also play more. This is using the company's resources for your benefit. But whatever is prohibited is always the most desirable. So even if the bosses doesn't want employees to play/gamble while working I'm sure we do it whenever there is a chance as long as we can use our phones.
So it depends on each person because some people still play on their phones at work. Some people don't play because they feel they are at work, and it would be unethical if they played at work. And some people work but also play games. But it's best not to play any games when someone is working.
Personally, I don't allow extra activities to affect my working hours. First, it's very bad for me to engage in anything that's not in line with my employment contract, as the management has the right to fire you without pay for that very month. I was served a query by my senior colleague back then after just seeing me reading something on the internet about a crypto project.
I don't gamble at work, but I have seen people who do that, and it doesn't end well with them. A few of the people who actually engage in such activities that I know are the owners of their work place, so they don't have to go through any form of query, but it affects their business as their focus is not entirely on what they are out to do but on how to win a game, or their mood and emotion are not based on what they have just recently lost and what they could have won. Gambling at work is not good and is something any responsible person should avoid.
I don't gamble at work, but I have seen people who do that, and it doesn't end well with them. A few of the people who actually engage in such activities that I know are the owners of their work place, so they don't have to go through any form of query, but it affects their business as their focus is not entirely on what they are out to do but on how to win a game, or their mood and emotion are not based on what they have just recently lost and what they could have won. Gambling at work is not good and is something any responsible person should avoid.
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.
Personally I have come to realise that to give yourself a winning chance you don't need a divided mind that is invested in doing worked related stuff and your money making hustle all at the same time, besides in some work places this is considered stealing company time and can call for disciplinary action if you are a repeat offender. 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.
Losing is never a fun thing and worseoff something that hurts your financial well-being will always mess up your emotions and psychology and pretty much change your mood from good to bad in an instant.I'd like to hear from those of you who have experienced this or are still dealing with it. Please share your testimonies.
Best remedy is gamble when you have time to yourself and if gambling can wait , play your games over the weekend when you are relaxed and all. 
I want to say that you are great to have your own business, with the condition you like playing gambling, rarely a gambler has a business that runs or progress.
I also have a friend who has a business but still gambles at online casinos and his business is generated from his big winnings in getting lottery money, actually it depends on how he manages it, most intelligent gamblers will not consider gambling as their source of income even though sometimes when getting a big jackpot can create a business for themselves, depending on how they control their emotions when they win and how they manage it.Most people are always greedy with their winnings so they keep playing again until their winnings and capital run out, he is very different in that he can regulate himself when to gamble and when to do business, he has his own and controlled budget so he never There is a problem with the business he is running, because if a gambler has become an addict, it will be difficult for him to run his existing business and he will even go bankrupt and his money will run out because of gambling. it all depends on mindset
I have a little question, is someone who used to be a businessman and then gambles at risk of drowning in gambling? Or are those who were originally gamblers and then opened their business going to get good results in the future?
Alright, guys, I've added a poll – let's see how many of us are sneaking in some gambling during our working hours. It's pretty cool to see how many of you can relate to this thread I cooked up. It just popped into my head because I think it's a seriously interesting topic. You know, that work-life balance thing, and how sometimes we bring a slice of our personal lives into the job.
I've noticed some replies swinging in favor of the companies, saying it's basically time theft, and sure, they've got a point. But let's face it, we all steal a bit of time here and there, don't we?
Keep the posts coming, I'm pretty sure there are still some people out there who haven't stumbled upon this thread yet. Let's keep the conversation going!
Good option, but I think the average person here doesn't work under a company that has a time contract, after I saw the results only a few people filled it, maybe it takes more time for them to voice it. In terms of work ethics, this is certainly a detrimental thing for the company, even if the worker has free time in the work session, it would be better to use it to do other things. I've noticed some replies swinging in favor of the companies, saying it's basically time theft, and sure, they've got a point. But let's face it, we all steal a bit of time here and there, don't we?
Keep the posts coming, I'm pretty sure there are still some people out there who haven't stumbled upon this thread yet. Let's keep the conversation going!
Alright, guys, I've added a poll – let's see how many of us are sneaking in some gambling during our working hours. It's pretty cool to see how many of you can relate to this thread I cooked up. It just popped into my head because I think it's a seriously interesting topic. You know, that work-life balance thing, and how sometimes we bring a slice of our personal lives into the job.
I've noticed some replies swinging in favor of the companies, saying it's basically time theft, and sure, they've got a point. But let's face it, we all steal a bit of time here and there, don't we?
Keep the posts coming, I'm pretty sure there are still some people out there who haven't stumbled upon this thread yet. Let's keep the conversation going!
I've noticed some replies swinging in favor of the companies, saying it's basically time theft, and sure, they've got a point. But let's face it, we all steal a bit of time here and there, don't we?
Keep the posts coming, I'm pretty sure there are still some people out there who haven't stumbled upon this thread yet. Let's keep the conversation going!
I want to say that you are great to have your own business, with the condition you like playing gambling, rarely a gambler has a business that runs or progress.
I also have a friend who has a business but still gambles at online casinos and his business is generated from his big winnings in getting lottery money, actually it depends on how he manages it, most intelligent gamblers will not consider gambling as their source of income even though sometimes when getting a big jackpot can create a business for themselves, depending on how they control their emotions when they win and how they manage it.Most people are always greedy with their winnings so they keep playing again until their winnings and capital run out, he is very different in that he can regulate himself when to gamble and when to do business, he has his own and controlled budget so he never There is a problem with the business he is running, because if a gambler has become an addict, it will be difficult for him to run his existing business and he will even go bankrupt and his money will run out because of gambling. it all depends on mindset
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Yes, I agree with you that gambling is something that must be limited otherwise gambling will waste as much of our money as possible with continuous losses, playing gambling must use money that we can afford to lose, namely a small amount from the results of our hard work gain, so that when we experience defeat and the money we have limited runs out we will stop for a moment without thinking about the defeat that just happened, this is self-discipline and will make us responsible gamblers so that the potential for gambling addiction will be avoided in us.
Part of the monthly income generated from work can be allocated to gambling, while the rest is used for other needs. It doesn't matter if someone is addicted to gambling as long as they can manage their expenses well and know where they shouldn't carry out gambling activities.
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.
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.
Yeah, I don't think anything positive could come from gambling while working.
Your attention will be focused on the wrong things, and losing money, which is the most likely scenario, will simply compound the negatives feelings.
It will probably end up in the gambler losing their money and their job eventually.
Yes, I agree with you that gambling is something that must be limited otherwise gambling will waste as much of our money as possible with continuous losses, ..
You're promoting a gambling site, do you happen to love gambling?Just kidding! In reality, it's too conclusive to assume that gambling will ruin us, what if we know how to win? Sorry, I'm just too optimistic that anyone can win in gambling, or it's safe to say that not everyone loses in gambling. There are many forms of gambling, and we shouldn't limit our perspective to just one. Maybe the majority do lose in gambling, but not everyone; that's a fact.
That's why I'd like to tell you again what I've talked about many times here. Gambling is simply greed. And the way to overcome or limit that greed is to set aside a certain amount of your salary or income - it could be 10 to 20 percent. By taking such a precaution, even if you lose, you will be able to carry on with the rest of your money for the rest of your life because you have lost the amount you could have risked. When you invest all of your salary here for the sake of making a quick profit, it will start to turn into a quagmire. You will start losing and losing and losing and you will start to collapse. This will affect not only your work performance but also your enjoyment, excitement and happiness in your daily life and everything connected to it.
Yes, I agree with you that gambling is something that must be limited otherwise gambling will waste as much of our money as possible with continuous losses, playing gambling must use money that we can afford to lose, namely a small amount from the results of our hard work gain, so that when we experience defeat and the money we have limited runs out we will stop for a moment without thinking about the defeat that just happened, this is self-discipline and will make us responsible gamblers so that the potential for gambling addiction will be avoided in us.
I'd like to hear from those of you who have experienced this or are still dealing with it. Please share your testimonies.
Consider yourself lucky if that's the only concern you have when you're gambling at work. Because even if you lose your money in gambling at least you still have a work to compensate those losses.
But in my previous company, once you get caught doing other activities on your computer or cellphone deliberately during office hours, there will be a huge possibility that you'll get fired immediately. Gambling was a big no no for that company, pretty sure if you get caught you'll gonna lose the very source of your income. So, what's worst? Lol.
I was surprised your company allows it? Or you're hiding away while doing it? If so, it's not gonna be enjoyable that way.
I have not seen a company that has an open room for gambling while at work, as most companies see gambling as an irresponsible act and will prohibit it at whatever cost.
I'd like to hear from those of you who have experienced this or are still dealing with it. Please share your testimonies.
Certainly, for someone to reach the point of betting on gambling in the workplace, it is because they have already exceeded the acceptable limit of addiction.
A person who can no longer distinguish the correct time for leisure and work will not be able to deliver the results expected by their employer and this will certainly be noticed by them in a short period of time.
In Brazil, the employee may be fired by his employer without the right to receive various benefits than if he were fired for some other "any" reason.
I never had this problem, but I knew someone at work who played during work hours and was not fired, but rather warned by his employer. But, unable to play, he ended up resigning a few months later.
That's why I'd like to tell you again what I've talked about many times here. Gambling is simply greed. And the way to overcome or limit that greed is to set aside a certain amount of your salary or income - it could be 10 to 20 percent. By taking such a precaution, even if you lose, you will be able to carry on with the rest of your money for the rest of your life because you have lost the amount you could have risked. When you invest all of your salary here for the sake of making a quick profit, it will start to turn into a quagmire. You will start losing and losing and losing and you will start to collapse. This will affect not only your work performance but also your enjoyment, excitement and happiness in your daily life and everything connected to it.
The biggest mistake a person can ever make is gambling at work. Imo
Gambling activities carried out at work will affect work performance and results, adrenaline is produced in the brain just to gamble, especially when you are losing. When you are in this position, you start to lose focus on your work.
Gambling can indeed be done by stealing time while working, but the resulting negative effects are very large. You must be a responsible employee by allocating work time only for work. Imagine if you were the boss, of course you would be very disappointed when you found your employees gambling during working hours.
Gambling activities carried out at work will affect work performance and results, adrenaline is produced in the brain just to gamble, especially when you are losing. When you are in this position, you start to lose focus on your work.
Gambling can indeed be done by stealing time while working, but the resulting negative effects are very large. You must be a responsible employee by allocating work time only for work. Imagine if you were the boss, of course you would be very disappointed when you found your employees gambling during working hours.
Gambling on your work is a big no you could get suspended or lose your job, you are stealing time from the company and this is considered a dishonest action, as much as possible you should control yourself not to gamble in your work and some companies has a strict rule on their worker about gambling in their work station especially if it's a government company.
You will also lose your chance to get promoted if you are caught gambling on work because companies consider this a grave offense, so do all you can to control yourself to gamble in your office.
You will also lose your chance to get promoted if you are caught gambling on work because companies consider this a grave offense, so do all you can to control yourself to gamble in your office.
Yes I did gambling while I was still being an employee long time ago, interesting fact is that my boss and some of my friends in the office also love to gamble so sometime we play together in local poker sites.
We did it wisely so our gambling activity during the working hours was not affecting our jobs/tasks.
It was fun thing to do when there was free time on the working days but of course it is not recommended thing to do by others unless you have similar situation with mine.
Now I'm no longer an employee as I have my own business IRL so I have more time to gamble and I'm free to decide when I want to gamble as I wish.
A little luck if you have a gambling environment also with those who have very good principles in gambling, they have time management and restrictions in gambling at work, sometimes in some environment more and more people gamble, they are increasingly impulsive about their gambling and make them not focus on work Those who must be completed, I personally do not dare to play gambling in my environment or workplace because it is very risky because of my boss, do not like people who gamble, and in my environment people who gamble have a negative impression.We did it wisely so our gambling activity during the working hours was not affecting our jobs/tasks.
It was fun thing to do when there was free time on the working days but of course it is not recommended thing to do by others unless you have similar situation with mine.
Now I'm no longer an employee as I have my own business IRL so I have more time to gamble and I'm free to decide when I want to gamble as I wish.
I want to say that you are great to have your own business, with the condition you like playing gambling, rarely a gambler has a business that runs or progress.
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