I need 'looking busy' advice...

[Hicks]

Says he.....boss of his own company and spends his life on here......priceless

I knew you would retaliate to my last PM - too bad there's no 'stinky-finger' icon I can put up for ya. But I guess it's you out of us who confessed having always TGR in the background.....

[Hayduke]

Fair point Hicks. I lose.

We've got a management consultant in today tasked with improving workplace efficiency. As usual. I am cruising ebay, lurking here on the board, reading soccer websites and trying to blag free gear off motor manufacturers. Any advice on how to look as if I'm busy?

I'm kind of one of those. Judging by the activities you've listed you'll get on fine and have plenty to talk about as he/she'll be doing exactly the same whilst dishing out the odd pearl of wisdom now and again....
Management consultant. Pffft! WTF does that mean? Most of these idiots couldn't manage their way out of a paper bag!

[Odin]

Roo,

I'm a big believer in the clipboard. No one fucks with a guy who has a clipboard. Only busy and diligent employees carry clipboards. Also, wear glasses and squint a lot. Squint at the clipboard. Eye strain is a sure sign of effort. Finally, occasionally walk fast and talk about the "need" for coffee on a day like today.

Damn the man,

Rusty

If I had a clipboard at work I would get my teeth kicked in.

It's all about carrying around 3 inch hose to the vac can and washing things on the slab or laying down flooring in the doghouse..... oh wait... my suggestions probably won't work with your occupation.

I have found that people listen to you better if you wear a chest holster for your radios, and generally you get more respect if you have two radios versus one.