[heathrow83829]

not at all. the author, said he was getting his obligations done and making his boss's life easier. that's a win for both the employee, the boss and the company.

why do you think it's morally acceptable for an employee to negotiate as toughly as possible for his/her salary but not for their time? It's all a negotiation process. the key thing is, he's meeting his agreed upon obligations. whether or not you do it efficiently (like him) or inefficiently wasting all your time is up to you.

[pixel_popping]

I highly doubt OP was paid on "tasks" and not per hour, Logging hours you weren't actually working could be considered time theft or fraud

[ikr678]

If you are salaried and can complete your tasks (job description) in under the alloted time, is the onus on you or your manager to find more tasks?

Why is ok for your employer to make you complete additional tasks, draining you of your excess energy, but not increasing your salary at all?

When there exists this productivity/energy gap, the default US view seems to be you should give it up to the employer, but the article author is instead keeping it for himself.

[pixel_popping]

I don't know, maybe the desire for greatness? Desire to help the company that feeds you and your family?