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[cubanb]

I just started the whole 8-5 grind (actually 7-330) about 3 weeks ago (I hate it). I have noticed that my Dad allows time before he leaves for work to shit, but I'd rather do it on company time. Now is this a practice that would be looked down upon by my boss if I dont use one of my two 15 min breaks to do it?
I ask because
1) I do it every work day, sometimes twice and I am don't take quick shits (10 min)
2) Because I am near a river there are bums that try to use the bathroom. They decided to lock the bathrooms in this office complex and it needs a key, which is in my bosses office. This means when I need to go, he knows.

Now I have never considered these breaks my actual 15 minute breaks because they are part of normal bodily function, but I do it so often I am getting a little worried. When I worked retail, I didn't care because I liked getting off the floor, but this is a well paying job.

So for you office workers, do you save your morning shit for work? and if so, has it ever been a problem with your boss? Do you consider it a part of your break?

 

[BarneyBP]

Why would it be a break? You're working in there.

 

[Solo]

You have too much time on your hands. And yes, your shitting when you should be working, so if it takes you 15 minutes, then its a break.

 

[Soybean]

What kind of office is this? I pretty much have free reign to do as I please, so long as the work gets done. I don't see why anyone should care if you spend a relatively small amount of time in the bathroom.

 

[Tamanon]

Where I work, they track your time through AUX codes, you're allowed basically your 2 15 minute breaks and anywhere between 15-30 minutes per day for restroom breaks. Just don't abuse it :lol

 

[cubanb]

You have too much time on your hands. And yes, your shitting when you should be working, so if it takes you 15 minutes, then its a break.

hmmm as I suspected, is there a cutoff time where it won't count as your break? Such as 5 minutes? I tend to work too fast, and then my boss needs to create more work for me, and that is more work for him, so I spread it out a bit with GAF

Basically, every few days, my boss sits down with me with a ton of paperwork and gives me instructions for a bunch of projects to do over the next few days, so its not like I am covering the phones or anything.

 

[Solo]

I just mean if this is a daily ritual, then you should be docked a break. If its every once and a while, then no.

 

[miyuru]

A lot of places distinguish between bathroom breaks and just regular breaks.

Hmm I dunno, try asking a coworker. And you'll get a warning before anything bad happens regardless

 

[Ruzbeh]

You shit every day? And sometimes twice a day?

Is there actually shit coming out your ass when you do it so often? I only take a shit every 2 or 3 days. :/

 

[Ristamar]

Hm. I never really understood the "taking my time to shit" approach. If I feel the need to go, then I head to the bathroom and go. No toilet is comfortable enough to sit on for more than 5 minutes anyway...

 

[Cauliflower of Love]

1-2 times a day is normal, and healthy.

 

[6.8]

I shat during my morning breaks at my last job.

 

[Pellham]

You shit every day? And sometimes twice a day?

Is there actually shit coming out your ass when you do it so often? I only take a shit every 2 or 3 days. :/

Taking a shit once a day is normal. If you're shitting once every 2-3 days, either you don't eat very much or there's something wrong with you.

 

[cubanb]

You shit every day? And sometimes twice a day?

Is there actually shit coming out your ass when you do it so often? I only take a shit every 2 or 3 days. :/

theres no doubt ill have to shit after 1-2 cups coffee in the morning. and then theres the possibility of one after some lunches (If I have mongolian BBQ or something)

 

[Ruzbeh]

Taking a shit once a day is normal. If you're shitting once every 2-3 days, either you don't eat very much or there's something wrong with you.

I eat a lot. Lemme tell ya. But I only shit every 2 or 3 days.

But when I do, it's always a full load if ya know what I mean.

 

[Blackace]

You have too much time on your hands. And yes, your shitting when you should be working, so if it takes you 15 minutes, then its a break.

uhh no...

 

[ToxicAdam]

You probably already have a nickname around the office.


Damn nosy bitches.

 

[Blackace]

theres no doubt ill have to shit after 1-2 cups coffee in the morning. and then theres the possibility of one after some lunches (If I have mongolian BBQ or something)

coffee... sometimes I have to take a shit just from looking at my coffee cup...

 

[Ryck]

I've been holding my morning shit for the last hour........

 

[ohamsie]

Isn't it an invasion of privacy for your boss to know when you go to the bathroom and for how long? It really should be if it isn't.

 

[cubanb]

Isn't it an invasion of privacy for your boss to know when you go to the bathroom and for how long? It really should be if it isn't.

Normally it would not be his business, but I need to go into his office to get the key to the bathroom since we share a key. Damn bums trying to bathe in our bathrooms!

 

[skrew]

i'll take a shit during work, but then again your situation might be different since i work 7am - 7pm (or until the works done, which ever is longer, upto a max of a 22hr workday), work on a salary and can't get fired even if i tired

 

[Minotauro]

Normally it would not be his business, but I need to go into his office to get the key to the bathroom since we share a key. Damn bums trying to bathe in our bathrooms!

Why isn't there just a common place for the key to be kept? I mean, what's with your boss? Does he get off on playing bathroom dungeon master? Jesus.

I don't think I'd ever be able to go if I knew I was being timed.

 

[Macam]

As long as you get your work done and you're not one of those people that take 20-30 minutes, you should be fine and it shouldn't be a problem. If the alternative is to do it at home and be late, I don't think your boss would mind.

You shit every day? And sometimes twice a day?

That's normal. Of course, when I changed my eating habits to mix in more protein, trim down, and throw in coffee to keep it going, I easily surpassed twice a day; more like 3-4 times a day. I think my record, at least while not being ill with food poisioning or anything, was in the double digits. That wasn't a particularly enjoyable day.

 

[ChrisReid]

theres no doubt ill have to shit after 1-2 cups coffee in the morning. and then theres the possibility of one after some lunches (If I have mongolian BBQ or something)

My stomache got this way at my last job, and I definitely don't think it's healthy. Retirement has since righted my stomache woes a bit. It was all the crappy food nearby. Coffee would've done it too. I specifically stopped taking 15 min or lunch breaks because of it. I didn't each lunch, so there was nothing in my stomache, but in case there was, I always had a 15 handy to take care of business.

 

[teh_pwn]

I eat a lot. Lemme tell ya. But I only shit every 2 or 3 days.

But when I do, it's always a full load if ya know what I mean.

This indicates poor diet and I'd highly recommend changing your eating habbits as eating as you are now will cause problems in the future.

Try some of the following:

Vegetables
Fruits
Whole grains
Nuts
Water

 

[miyuru]

Yeah, maybe you're slightly constipated if you only go every 2-3 days.

You sure it's that little? Once a day I can totally understand.

 

[Kingpen]

Hell Yeah I shit at work.... I work for gubment, and am pretty well paid. In fact, I have coined a nickname for my daily morning shit breaks. I call them "Jackson Pit Stops"... Because everytime I go in there and take care of business, I earn almost a $20 spot for my time in there.... Hence the Andrew Jackson reference.

Plus it helps to keep the toilet at home just that much cleaner.

 

[Ruzbeh]

This indicates poor diet and I'd highly recommend changing your eating habbits as eating as you are now will cause problems in the future.

Try some of the following:

Vegetables
Fruits
Whole grains
Nuts
Water

What? I've been eating like always. It's seriously at least 2 days. :/

I have a great metabolism. I never get fat.

 

[nitewulf]

i dont know if twice a day, everyday is kosher, dude. once in a while is ok, but i dont know
...and as for the "well paying job" dilemma, thems the breaks. that right there is "opportunity cost"...if it was a fastfood joint, you would have said "fuck it, fire me and ill get a job somewhere else". but its a white collar corporate job...heh, situation gets tougher.

welcome to the real world.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

never give up what you have going. think about it, you want to actually use your free time to take a dump? Always shit on the clock man. Let someone else clean your main toilet!

 

[Nos_G]

I go for my morning deposit and then for my 15 minute morning break afterwards.

Bio breaks of any kind shouldn't be held against you because everyone has to take a few a day.

 

[teh_pwn]

What? I've been eating like always. It's seriously at least 2 days. :/

I have a great metabolism. I never get fat.

Health has little to do with how fast your metabolism is or how fat you are. Certainly it helps to be a good body fat %, but you can still be in poor health thin.

What is that supposed to mean "I've been eating like always"? You eat what I listed? I doubt you much if you do unless you're some sort of exception to basic biology.

If you eat junk food and fast food (assuming your body accepts the fast food) and meat and don't get anything like what I listed, the food literally sits and rots in your colon. This is bad for several reasons. One is that your body absorbs various nutrients in this part of the body, and with your colon clogged up, you're inhibitting your body's ability to get nutrients. Second this indicates that you aren't getting enough fiber from whole foods. You're not getting as much nutrients as you should. Third, this damages your colon and can eventually lead to colon cancer.

You know you're eating healthy if your shit is continuous, not too hard and it happens 1-2 times a day.

If it comes out in blasts several times a day, or if it comes on in pebbles once every few something is wrong with your digestive system, and most likely your diet.

 

[Mrbob]

Damn this topic could have made a killer Seinfeld episode!

 

[CoryCubed]

I always shit at work. I'm a heavy wiper so I would save quite a bit of money by shitting at work versus at home.

 

[shoplifter]

Where I work, they track your time through AUX codes, you're allowed basically your 2 15 minute breaks and anywhere between 15-30 minutes per day for restroom breaks. Just don't abuse it :lol

And its MY job to watch jokers who abuse it

 

[Brannon]

Unless your diet consists of MRE's, you're doing a disservice to your colon. Always doing a full load like that with stress your intestinal walls and you could end up with anal fissures, diverticulosis (that's ugly), or even a fistula (uglier, it's a second asshole from your buttcheek).

Fiber, it's not just for good morals.

 

[God's Hand]

You shit... AT WORK? Fucking disgraceful. You're disgusting and you should die. Who the fuck shits at work?

 

[Bowser]

Why don't you just say you're taking one of your breaks, go to the boss' office and get the key, go to Wal-Mart/Home Depot/Lowes and get a duplicate key, and then go whenever you damn well please?

 

[Cafeman]

drinking coffee (or beer night before) = multiple trips to bathroom. 15 min? maybe 1 minute to dumpl, 14 minutes to wipe?

 

[Rlan]

After having an Iced Coffee, I have to take a shit about 30 minutes later. It's really annoying.

I also ALWAYS need to have a shit during every single god damn exam, even if I empty out beforehand. Stupid body of mine.

 

[teh_pwn]

You shit... AT WORK? Fucking disgraceful. You're disgusting and you should die. Who the fuck shits at work?

lol, you remind me of when I was in elementary school and I was afraid to shit at school.

 

[pestul]

Hell Yeah I shit at work.... I work for gubment, and am pretty well paid. In fact, I have coined a nickname for my daily morning shit breaks. I call them "Jackson Pit Stops"... Because everytime I go in there and take care of business, I earn almost a $20 spot for my time in there.... Hence the Andrew Jackson reference.

Plus it helps to keep the toilet at home just that much cleaner.

Which government job pays $80/hr? geez.

 

[DDayton]

I can't believe I'm replying to this thread, but...

teh_pwn, you don't need to have multiple bowel movements a day to be healthy. If you consistently take 3 or more days between each one, that's a problem -- although the constipation is usually a major clue. However, a daily routine is not normal for everyone, and shouldn't necessarily be encouraged.

Now, I could be amazingly wrong, as I'm not a medical professional. Feel free to provide sources for your view, however.

 

[Ristamar]

lol, you remind me of when I was in elementary school and I was afraid to shit at school.

Hell, I'm 27, and I still avoid shitting in public restrooms whenever possible, including those at workplaces. It's only a last resort. I doubt it happens more than 10 times per year.

 

[ChrisReid]

I go for my morning deposit and then for my 15 minute morning break afterwards.

Bio breaks of any kind shouldn't be held against you because everyone has to take a few a day.

That's exactly why they give you 15 minute breaks in the first place though.

Hell, I'm 27, and I still avoid shitting in public restrooms whenever possible, including those at workplaces. It's only a last resort. I doubt it happens more than 10 times per year.

The key is to go in a public bathroom that has a separate janitorial staff. Fast food and gas station bathrooms are occasionally horrible because it's just clerks cleaning them periodically. Malls and some office buildings should have regular competent cleanings though.

 

[Days like these...]

I cant belive I'm replying either, but anyways i try to avoid taking a dump at work. Someone else's ass was just there!


WTF? with people who take 15 minutes to go? I go in there take care of business wipe wash my hands and I'm done. Maximum 3-5 minutes.

 

[ScientificNinja]

I can't stand the toilets in my office. Other members of staff are fine, but by 10am the couriers arrive and splatter their shit everywhere Trainspotting style. Ugh.

 

[Mupepe]

Well there are two types of shits....

The one you do to get away and you're just kind of like "If it comes, it comes, I'll play the DS or read Playboy"

The other is "OMFG! I'M GOING TO EXPLODE!"

It all depends on which one you use, maybe it's because my job is really lenient and has a leisure environment that I even have two different types... Maybe I'm just weird...

 

[Pellham]

You shit... AT WORK? Fucking disgraceful. You're disgusting and you should die. Who the fuck shits at work?

Normal people who don't want to dirty their bathrooms at home.

They have toilets at work for a reason you know. If you weren't supposed to shit at work, you wouldn't have restrooms, now would you?

I cant belive I'm replying either, but anyways i try to avoid taking a dump at work. Someone else's ass was just there!

Maybe i'm the only one who does this, but I usually toilet paper the seats on public toilets, American Pie-style. I also use those disposable seat covers that some places offer. Those should be standard with every restroom.