Task dragging

A workplace behavior where an employee intentionally slows down their work pace—often under the guise of thoroughness or caution—to delay starting a new task, align idle time with scheduled breaks, or avoid additional workload. Common tactics include stretching simple tasks, repeating non-essential steps, and selectively working efficiently only when motivated or supervised. Frequently observed in environments with low task oversight and time-based productivity expectations, such as CNC operations or manufacturing roles.

Edd is task dragging again.

by Can’t make it up October 9, 2025

task manager

that app you open when another app forgets how to work

ah fuck, chrome froze, guess it's time to open task manager

by TechNerd22 November 30, 2021

Cassandrian task

Dealing with people you know won't listen to you, despite being provided accurate information, and watching them fumble about when you told them the solution from the start.

(Often witnessed in customer service or technical support)

Releasing this new feature was a Cassandrian task.

by Luk164 May 24, 2025

make sure you get paid the proper rate when doing tasks for people in positions of power. One of the reasons they are rich and successful is that they prefer to make money for themselves rather than for others. That’s a lesson you need to learn.

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make sure you get paid the proper rate when doing tasks for people in positions of power. One of the reasons they are rich and successful is that they prefer to make money for themselves rather than for others. That’s a lesson you need to learn.

by Reninu March 15, 2025

quasi-tasking

/v/ Workin like a hunchback in a church. Doing multiple, endless, meaningless tasks. Usually for a demanding and self-righteous person.

Oh man, yesterday my mom had me quasi-tasking for hours.
Seriously? That's the sixth thing you've asked me to do in the last hour! Stop quasi-tasking me man!

by this username is taken July 30, 2013

Shit tasking

You know those shitty tasks at work that no one likes to do? Those tasks that the new guy always gets? Well if you're new at your job, you'll most likely be shit tasking for the first week at least.

Dad: Hey kimmy, how was your first day at work?
Kimmy: It was splendid! NAH, JUST KIDDING. I've been shit tasking all day long

Dad: Just shut the f*ck up Kimmy and do your job

by A Turd in a Punchbowl May 25, 2018

cassandrean task

when you have to deal with people you know won't listen to you, despite having accurate information, and having to watch them fumble about when you told them the solution from the start (most often witnessed in customer service)

Todd: god taking to bill is such a cassandrean task sometimes

Paul: i know right, no matter what you say he refuses to listen

by Fadedlizard April 20, 2024