[EpicEng]

Then we agree; hours worked in a job like that directly correlates to production or a butt in the seat is required at all times.

[anon73044]

No, you statement was that "Many jobs are "warming a chair". Pretty much all of retail and service jobs."

Actually talking and helping customers isn't "warming a chair" any more than loading lumber or unloading appliances or working up quotes for custom orders.