Eric M Russell (4/9/2014)
enriarg (4/8/2014)
I was let go of a company when I first started as a programmer because I fall a doze of in a meeting... truth to be told I have been diagnostic with a sleep disorder so even if I sleep a lot I am sleepy at times.I can understand their reason and contrary to other countries dba job in mine its like... well a myth, at the moment I am very happy with my job its challenging and I am learning a lot each day.
I pour a fresh cup of coffee about a half hour before a long group meeting. If it's later in the afternoon, then I try not to drink it. Sometimes I'll just smell it, because there is something about the smell of hot coffee that triggers my brain to wake up.
But I can't drown boredom with coffee. If the daily routine is what puts me to sleep, then I know it's time to move on.
Sometimes smelling or drinking coffee just doesn't cut the mustard (basically, it doesn't work - interpretation of colloquialism for you talented multi-linguists out there!!!). I have personally experienced both in myself as well as a few others who have had extended periods with an injury which has caused people to "drop off" either due to a lack of a proper nights sleep, medication or even pain.
Boredom is a different issue. Sleep due to boredom suggests that you have already missed the most professional and optimum point of moving on. Of course, it still may not be too late!!!
Gaz
-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!