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Asked by must1put to Rebecca B, John H, Eva A, David M, Charlay, Cat C on 14 May 2024.
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Rebecca Brociek answered on 14 May 2024:
It definitely varies between job roles but personally, not too much. I work in an animal nutrition lab so I am lucky enough to be on my feet for a good amount of time, and I get to travel a little as well. When I am looking at my data I will spend a lot of time at the computer, and then again when I am writing scientific papers or blog posts.
Computer and IT skills are going to be increasingly important so knowing the basics is very helpful but if you don’t want a job that makes you sit in front of a screen all day there are plenty of other opportunities for you in the workplace.
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Comments
Chloe M commented on :
Sometimes, yes. It’s very important to take breaks from the computer. We have a pool table in our office so we can have breaks away from our desks.
Kirsty L commented on :
Some days- yes, some days I barely even turn a computer on
Amber VW commented on :
I’m quite lucky when I have a “Home job” I’m in front of my laptop working but when I’m doing an “Away job” I will be onsite where typically I use my phone or tablet to track what we are doing but I can also do this tracking using paper if I want to. It’s actually really helpful to be able to switch from electronic to paper.
If I am working from home if I’m not on a call I play music while I work or even put a film or TV series on in the background as it strangely helps me to concentrate.
Steve P commented on :
As a project manager, work can often involve rather a lot of time using a computer as a tool – but the more fun bits of the role are working with other people (preferably face-to-face) to achieve things.