Started new job a month ago (MO role) but constantly faced with little work. Have too much downtime. Very slow paced. Spoke with manager but am told it will pick up soon. What can/should I do?

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Enjoy the late summer lull while it lasts. Things always blow up after Labor Day.

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It's like that with every new job... Relax while it's slow soon you'll be missing these days

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Are there procedures? If not, write them. If they are, improve them. Organize your email. Ask to sit with the desk a day.

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What MO role?

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Just started a new role myself 3 months ago. It's painfully slow at first, but it'll pick up as soon as you gain more responsibility/trust from the team (and after Labor Day). Take this time to soak up information and learn as much as you can. Best of luck in the new gig!

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I keep pressuring myself that I have to keep learning, go the extra mile etc. but thats limited when there's not much work to do. Hoping that the lack of work is just seasonal and not going to stay like this forever. Boredom at my job is driving me crazy. I surf the web more than I work.

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