Workloads in construction can be brutal and overwhelming.

However, this engineer barely has enough tasks to do for his entire day.

He quietly handles a few reports, sends a message or two, and then leaves the office early.

What’s more surprising is that his boss praises him for being productive and hardworking.

Read the full story below for all the details.

I basically do nothing at work and leave early pretty much every day. My boss thinks I’m an exceptional employee.

I work in the construction industry as an engineer.

If any of you are remotely familiar with how this world works, everyone is constantly stressed with working 9 to 12 hours a day.

People can and do work weekends. You have to deal with your field craft.

You handle RFIs and submittals and other construction documentation.

You take part in project scheduling and budgeting, and more.

This man has a very light workload and often leaves early.

I do none of this.

I just handle reports and other documentation with minimal field work.

On a typical day, I come in, look at a handful of reports, maybe message some people, and pretend to be busy.

Then, I call it a half day and leave early.

At best, my entire daily workload could be done in an hour.

Sometimes, it’s even less depending on how busy the workload is.

His boss even praises him and calls him hardworking and productive.

I’m pretty sure no one has noticed because they have their own things going on.

We’re also pretty scattered around many trailers.

My boss, who’s stationed elsewhere, has never noticed this.

At least no one has brought it to his attention.

Whenever I interact with him to resolve something, he praises me for being “hardworking, productive, and a crucial member” of the team.

But deep inside, he feels useless.

Before you berate me, I actually do detest my job.

I feel so useless.

I’m trying to find something else.

Let’s find out what others have to say about this.

Short and sweet.

This engineer tech also has the same experience.

This one makes sense.

This person calls it a “unicorn gig.”

Finally, here’s a valid point.

Pretending to be busy is not the same as being productive.

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