In the afternoon, my students wrote an exam for 2.5 hours. During the intial hours, I completed all my possible class-related busy work. I had a few spare minutes. As we were in the computer lab, I checked my email. That was okay as I had messages to answer from my supervisor. I added a discussion question to the BCIT homepage for my class. Doing so was certainly within bounds of work protocol. Then, I meandered over the the www.futureshop.ca site. I decided I could use some additional duel-layer blank DVDs. I ordered a 25-pack that was specially priced. Is it acceptable to buy something online while on the clock at work?
I quickly worked to ease my moral conscience. I thoroughly convinced myself that my actions were just part of Bill's theory frictionless commerce. Furthermore, I reasoned, people have been making personal phone calls from work for decades and decades. As it turns out, I'm as good at thinking up excuses as my students.