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I'm working on a software development company. Most of time I spend my time in StackOverflow and other related network sites.
Today I noticed that Network administration has blocked us from login into StackOverflow user accounts. I can't go to login page.
I am allowed only to visit the site as a visitor.
Most of the time I was chatting in chat rooms. They might have tracked this.
should I talk to IT head regarding this matter?
If I do so, how should I justify the reason to be able to logged into the StackOverflow user account?
I feel so frustrated right now.
Should I look for another place? If so, will it be a reasonable fact as a programmer?
software-industry work-environment career-development
edited Aug 26 '15 at 14:24
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asked Aug 26 '15 at 13:40
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How to deal with a “team leader†who hates it that developers contribute to Stack Overflow during work downtime
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I'm working on a software development company. Most of time I spend my time in StackOverflow and other related network sites.
Today I noticed that Network administration has blocked us from login into StackOverflow user accounts. I can't go to login page.
I am allowed only to visit the site as a visitor.
Most of the time I was chatting in chat rooms. They might have tracked this.
should I talk to IT head regarding this matter?
If I do so, how should I justify the reason to be able to logged into the StackOverflow user account?
I feel so frustrated right now.
Should I look for another place? If so, will it be a reasonable fact as a programmer?
software-industry work-environment career-development
edited Aug 26 '15 at 14:24
CGCampbell
1,0251220
asked Aug 26 '15 at 13:40
Jude Niroshan
76531223
marked as duplicate by gnat, Joel Etherton, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Community♦ Aug 26 '15 at 16:12
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
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What's your goal, to find another job? Or to get them to unblock it? It's not clear what you are trying to accomplish here..
– Elysian Fields♦
Aug 26 '15 at 13:55
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What did you talk about in the chatrooms?
– Jeroen Vannevel
Aug 26 '15 at 13:58
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"Most of time I spend my time in StackOverflow and other related network sites." is that what generates value for your company and what you are paid for?
– das Keks
Aug 26 '15 at 14:07
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"is it legal to restrict things like these?" <-- It's your company's network, they obviously can make the rules on what you can and can't access. Besides, it's not like the site is truly "blocked" as you can still access the questions and answers - searching questions/answers for work-related issues is probably about 100x more legitimate to use at work than using the chat feature.
– Brandin
Aug 26 '15 at 14:38
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@JudeNiroshan, this is going to shock you but there is no legal requirement that they allow you Internet access at all.
– HLGEM
Aug 26 '15 at 15:44
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up vote
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How to deal with a “team leader†who hates it that developers contribute to Stack Overflow during work downtime
17 answers
I'm working on a software development company. Most of time I spend my time in StackOverflow and other related network sites.
Today I noticed that Network administration has blocked us from login into StackOverflow user accounts. I can't go to login page.
I am allowed only to visit the site as a visitor.
Most of the time I was chatting in chat rooms. They might have tracked this.
should I talk to IT head regarding this matter?
If I do so, how should I justify the reason to be able to logged into the StackOverflow user account?
I feel so frustrated right now.
Should I look for another place? If so, will it be a reasonable fact as a programmer?
software-industry work-environment career-development
edited Aug 26 '15 at 14:24
CGCampbell
1,0251220
asked Aug 26 '15 at 13:40
Jude Niroshan
76531223
This question already has an answer here:
How to deal with a “team leader†who hates it that developers contribute to Stack Overflow during work downtime
17 answers
I'm working on a software development company. Most of time I spend my time in StackOverflow and other related network sites.
Today I noticed that Network administration has blocked us from login into StackOverflow user accounts. I can't go to login page.
I am allowed only to visit the site as a visitor.
Most of the time I was chatting in chat rooms. They might have tracked this.
should I talk to IT head regarding this matter?
If I do so, how should I justify the reason to be able to logged into the StackOverflow user account?
I feel so frustrated right now.
Should I look for another place? If so, will it be a reasonable fact as a programmer?
This question already has an answer here:
How to deal with a “team leader†who hates it that developers contribute to Stack Overflow during work downtime
17 answers
software-industry work-environment career-development
edited Aug 26 '15 at 14:24
CGCampbell
1,0251220
asked Aug 26 '15 at 13:40
Jude Niroshan
76531223
edited Aug 26 '15 at 14:24
CGCampbell
1,0251220
edited Aug 26 '15 at 14:24
CGCampbell
1,0251220
edited Aug 26 '15 at 14:24
CGCampbell
1,0251220
1,0251220
asked Aug 26 '15 at 13:40
Jude Niroshan
76531223
asked Aug 26 '15 at 13:40
Jude Niroshan
76531223
asked Aug 26 '15 at 13:40
Jude Niroshan
76531223
76531223
marked as duplicate by gnat, Joel Etherton, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Community♦ Aug 26 '15 at 16:12
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
marked as duplicate by gnat, Joel Etherton, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Community♦ Aug 26 '15 at 16:12
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
3
What's your goal, to find another job? Or to get them to unblock it? It's not clear what you are trying to accomplish here..
– Elysian Fields♦
Aug 26 '15 at 13:55
1
What did you talk about in the chatrooms?
– Jeroen Vannevel
Aug 26 '15 at 13:58
3
"Most of time I spend my time in StackOverflow and other related network sites." is that what generates value for your company and what you are paid for?
– das Keks
Aug 26 '15 at 14:07
4
"is it legal to restrict things like these?" <-- It's your company's network, they obviously can make the rules on what you can and can't access. Besides, it's not like the site is truly "blocked" as you can still access the questions and answers - searching questions/answers for work-related issues is probably about 100x more legitimate to use at work than using the chat feature.
– Brandin
Aug 26 '15 at 14:38
1
@JudeNiroshan, this is going to shock you but there is no legal requirement that they allow you Internet access at all.
– HLGEM
Aug 26 '15 at 15:44
 |Â
show 12 more comments
3
What's your goal, to find another job? Or to get them to unblock it? It's not clear what you are trying to accomplish here..
– Elysian Fields♦
Aug 26 '15 at 13:55
1
What did you talk about in the chatrooms?
– Jeroen Vannevel
Aug 26 '15 at 13:58
3
"Most of time I spend my time in StackOverflow and other related network sites." is that what generates value for your company and what you are paid for?
– das Keks
Aug 26 '15 at 14:07
4
"is it legal to restrict things like these?" <-- It's your company's network, they obviously can make the rules on what you can and can't access. Besides, it's not like the site is truly "blocked" as you can still access the questions and answers - searching questions/answers for work-related issues is probably about 100x more legitimate to use at work than using the chat feature.
– Brandin
Aug 26 '15 at 14:38
1
@JudeNiroshan, this is going to shock you but there is no legal requirement that they allow you Internet access at all.
– HLGEM
Aug 26 '15 at 15:44
3
3
What's your goal, to find another job? Or to get them to unblock it? It's not clear what you are trying to accomplish here..
– Elysian Fields♦
Aug 26 '15 at 13:55
What's your goal, to find another job? Or to get them to unblock it? It's not clear what you are trying to accomplish here..
– Elysian Fields♦
Aug 26 '15 at 13:55
1
1
What did you talk about in the chatrooms?
– Jeroen Vannevel
Aug 26 '15 at 13:58
What did you talk about in the chatrooms?
– Jeroen Vannevel
Aug 26 '15 at 13:58
3
3
"Most of time I spend my time in StackOverflow and other related network sites." is that what generates value for your company and what you are paid for?
– das Keks
Aug 26 '15 at 14:07
"Most of time I spend my time in StackOverflow and other related network sites." is that what generates value for your company and what you are paid for?
– das Keks
Aug 26 '15 at 14:07
4
4
"is it legal to restrict things like these?" <-- It's your company's network, they obviously can make the rules on what you can and can't access. Besides, it's not like the site is truly "blocked" as you can still access the questions and answers - searching questions/answers for work-related issues is probably about 100x more legitimate to use at work than using the chat feature.
– Brandin
Aug 26 '15 at 14:38
"is it legal to restrict things like these?" <-- It's your company's network, they obviously can make the rules on what you can and can't access. Besides, it's not like the site is truly "blocked" as you can still access the questions and answers - searching questions/answers for work-related issues is probably about 100x more legitimate to use at work than using the chat feature.
– Brandin
Aug 26 '15 at 14:38
1
1
@JudeNiroshan, this is going to shock you but there is no legal requirement that they allow you Internet access at all.
– HLGEM
Aug 26 '15 at 15:44
@JudeNiroshan, this is going to shock you but there is no legal requirement that they allow you Internet access at all.
– HLGEM
Aug 26 '15 at 15:44
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There are two possible cases:
- Your SO activity, including non-guest activity, is part of your job. If so, report the problem accessing SO just as you would any other network issue affecting your ability to do your job.
- Your SO activity is for your own interest and development, not a necessary part of your job. If so, access it from home rather than work.
If you are not sure which case applies, discuss with your co-workers and/or your boss. If you do decide to report it, you should be sure that your boss will confirm your need for SO access if asked by IT.
answered Aug 26 '15 at 14:18
Patricia Shanahan
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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There are two possible cases:
- Your SO activity, including non-guest activity, is part of your job. If so, report the problem accessing SO just as you would any other network issue affecting your ability to do your job.
- Your SO activity is for your own interest and development, not a necessary part of your job. If so, access it from home rather than work.
If you are not sure which case applies, discuss with your co-workers and/or your boss. If you do decide to report it, you should be sure that your boss will confirm your need for SO access if asked by IT.
answered Aug 26 '15 at 14:18
Patricia Shanahan
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suggest improvements |Â
up vote
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down vote
accepted
There are two possible cases:
- Your SO activity, including non-guest activity, is part of your job. If so, report the problem accessing SO just as you would any other network issue affecting your ability to do your job.
- Your SO activity is for your own interest and development, not a necessary part of your job. If so, access it from home rather than work.
If you are not sure which case applies, discuss with your co-workers and/or your boss. If you do decide to report it, you should be sure that your boss will confirm your need for SO access if asked by IT.
answered Aug 26 '15 at 14:18
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
There are two possible cases:
- Your SO activity, including non-guest activity, is part of your job. If so, report the problem accessing SO just as you would any other network issue affecting your ability to do your job.
- Your SO activity is for your own interest and development, not a necessary part of your job. If so, access it from home rather than work.
If you are not sure which case applies, discuss with your co-workers and/or your boss. If you do decide to report it, you should be sure that your boss will confirm your need for SO access if asked by IT.
answered Aug 26 '15 at 14:18
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
There are two possible cases:
- Your SO activity, including non-guest activity, is part of your job. If so, report the problem accessing SO just as you would any other network issue affecting your ability to do your job.
- Your SO activity is for your own interest and development, not a necessary part of your job. If so, access it from home rather than work.
If you are not sure which case applies, discuss with your co-workers and/or your boss. If you do decide to report it, you should be sure that your boss will confirm your need for SO access if asked by IT.
answered Aug 26 '15 at 14:18
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
edited Aug 26 '15 at 15:24
answered Aug 26 '15 at 14:18
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
answered Aug 26 '15 at 14:18
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
answered Aug 26 '15 at 14:18
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
16.2k53256
suggest improvements |Â
suggest improvements |Â
3
What's your goal, to find another job? Or to get them to unblock it? It's not clear what you are trying to accomplish here..
– Elysian Fields♦
Aug 26 '15 at 13:55
1
What did you talk about in the chatrooms?
– Jeroen Vannevel
Aug 26 '15 at 13:58
3
"Most of time I spend my time in StackOverflow and other related network sites." is that what generates value for your company and what you are paid for?
– das Keks
Aug 26 '15 at 14:07
4
"is it legal to restrict things like these?" <-- It's your company's network, they obviously can make the rules on what you can and can't access. Besides, it's not like the site is truly "blocked" as you can still access the questions and answers - searching questions/answers for work-related issues is probably about 100x more legitimate to use at work than using the chat feature.
– Brandin
Aug 26 '15 at 14:38
1
@JudeNiroshan, this is going to shock you but there is no legal requirement that they allow you Internet access at all.
– HLGEM
Aug 26 '15 at 15:44