Competitions Discussion Thread Part 10

weeowens

This might be better off in discussion.I'll pm a move.
Coming to your question I can't see that it would make any difference to the promotor where you enter from.Some of us enter from laptops in cafes and some in public areas such as librarys.

missielizzie

alohahawaii wrote: »

Do you think entering from work lowers my chances?

No, but it might increase your chances of a P45 :eek:

Best check your company's policy on internet usage

alohahawaii

weeowen67 wrote: »

This might be better off in discussion.I'll pm a move.
Coming to your question I can't see that it would make any difference to the promotor where you enter from.Some of us enter from laptops in cafes and some in public areas such as librarys.

Thanks for your answer. Just making sure i'm not entering for nothing!

alohahawaii

Al_Mac wrote: »

Check out your works policy on internet use. You may win a big case of unemployment.

Missuse of the internet is often Gross Misconduct.

it's lunch time!

missielizzie

alohahawaii wrote: »

it's lunch time!

I know, but even so some company's do not allow it full stop. Best to check. I wasn't being funny, when I worked in HR we had a case of disciplining someone because they'd been viewing loads of dodgy sites and got the company equipment infected with viruses

bhafc810

i'd be sacked

missielizzie

alohahawaii, if I may offer you some advice, if I were you this is what I'd do:

Send an email to your boss, HR Manager, IT manager or whoever is responsible for the Company's internet policy (this will depend on your company's set-up, size of business etc). Ask them in simple terms whether it would be acceptable for you to use the internet for personal use during your lunch-break.

When you get the reply (hopefully 'yes'!) print off and keep a copy.

If you're allowed, comp to your heart's content during lunch, hopefully win lots of comps.

Keep the email confirming you have permission. If anything comes of it later on, you'll have evidence you're in the clear. You never know, green-eyed colleagues might just drop you in it if they see you on the computer every lunch break.

I know this sound like a bit of an overkill, but better safe than sorry. It'll only take two minutes to fire off the email

Hope this helps.

kaja86

Hi everyone
I've just been introduced to comping and I'm loving it!!!
It's very addictive.......
Any top tips???
I've got myself a new e-mail, an excel spreadsheet, roboform and read all the introduction to comping post on MSE. I've entered loads so far and it's very exciting. I'm not really expecting to win but just like to fill my days now I'm 'on the sick' for a while.
Thanks for any tips /hints/links given!!!

kaja86

Yes with all my competition info on so I know what I've entered!!!
(boring I know)

kaja86

So I can see if I've entered before, see what comps are near the end (so I may win??)and to show what I've been doing for the last three days!!!!!