How long you spend your time infront of your computer or laptop

@Philxav (733)
Malaysia
October 5, 2007 4:35am CST
Todays world.. most of the people work in office will surely have to face computers. My work involve more to sales & marketing and i have to face my computer every working day. I spend about 8 to 10 hours or more daily in front of my computer. At times i do have eye irritations and stiff neck just because this job. How about you? You have something to say about this? share your experiences.
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19 responses
@julianarw (1521)
• Netherlands
5 Oct 07
When i still work 3 years ago, i spend my time infront of computer around 8-9 hours per day. But now, since i am full time mother. I spend my time infront of computer between 2-3 hours. But in the weekend, i can do around 4-5 hours.
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• United States
5 Oct 07
Hello. Well, I work from home so I spend at least 5 hours at my computer. The rest of those hours I'm usually painting or working on a large art project =) It is fun it gives me the freedom I need. I don't like having bosses on a 9-5 job and I don't like being told what to do so this is perfect for me.
@julianarw (1521)
• Netherlands
5 Oct 07
hi adriannaw, what kind a job that you do at home behind computer around 5 hours?? Can i do that also ^_^;; I did see your art galery, wow...you can paint very well. I am not good with painting...lol
• India
6 Oct 07
As you are in sales & Marketing ,building a people's network is must .Computers are indispensable now .But you should put 60% of your time with nework building with people physically .You may devote 30% of your time in maintaining your work in laptop or computers and devote rest time i.e 10% time in social networks in computers and surfing useful information in net and may be you can link yourselve to many vitrual forums or payment generating sites.These are my views
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 07
thanks for your response.. wow.. that was really awesome.. i guess you must be good in maths. the information you gave is really useful.. thanks pal.
@krayzee (1160)
• Romania
5 Oct 07
I spend countless hours in front of a computer. Let me see, 1 hour before going to work, 8 hours at work, about 2 hours (or more) after work... I know, I am addicted. Especially lately as I've become fond of earning money online :) (not that I am very successful at it as of yet, mind you)
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
5 Oct 07
thanks for your response pal. So i can say you spend almost 11 hours daily. Do keep you body rest from time to time pal.. you health is important too.
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
5 Oct 07
Hi pal.. add me .. i have something to share about money making as what you are keen in. I send you private msg.
• Algeria
7 Oct 07
Almost the whole day , except for launch time or dinner or some hours a day , wherever I go I have to face the computer , at work and in home.
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
9 Oct 07
Well i understand computer is part of your life now.. however, try not to over strain your eyes.. rest your eyes well.. thanks for your response pal
@jackxav (660)
• Philippines
6 Oct 07
Hmmm in my part,i just spend time using my pc for about 6 or 7 hours.but sometimes it will laps..hehehe
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 07
Hey thanks for your response. Well that is not bad actually.. 6 to 7 hours a day is ok. But if its got you go beyond that that.. well you got to take good care of yourself.. specially your eyes and dont get yourself into stress.. God Bless You
@shiloh_222 (5479)
• Philippines
6 Oct 07
hi... as long as i am awake... my work and recreation are greatly tied up with my being in front of my laptop... which i bring almost all the time with me:-D well, it's back pain for me...LOL... and before when i had concave screens many years ago (before i bought a new desktop), severe eyestrain... and i was really tearing up... haha... atleast my laptop's display brightness and contrast can be easily adjusted
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
9 Oct 07
Hey.. please take good care of your health.. have some rest in between ok. Stress is silent killer.. Thanks for your response shiloh
• Philippines
9 Oct 07
thanks for your concern... i do try to sleep everynight...LOL... and drink green tea to boost up my immune system... though i had nights without sleep to run after a deadline.... but i try to do better... take care
• United States
6 Oct 07
It depends. Lately, only three hours or less per day. I like my computer, but I do not want to become too relient on it.
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 07
Hi Rogue! Thank for your response.. I understand your intentions.. God Bless
• Philippines
6 Oct 07
I think I work about 6 to 8 hours in front of the computer. I work as an online teacher so it really needs a computer. It is really tiring in the eyes but I have no choice, the computer is our main equipment in order to teach our students in other country.
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 07
I understand your situation..my friend. Hey.. pls take care of your health.. remember to be best teacher.. you got to to be in top form.. and your got to be healthy. Take time to rest you mind and your eyes.. so you can concentrate more. God Bless You
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
6 Oct 07
I spend 1 to 3 hours a day on my computer. Most of that is Mylot and Helium. Some of it is emails and other personal stuff. But I hope to get a second part-time job involving using a computer. That way I will be sitting. Because my first part-time job involves standing. Taek care.
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 07
thanks fr your response pal.. take care and God bless you for your new job.. hope you will get one soon
@laurika (4532)
• United States
6 Oct 07
I spend a lot of time on my computer.I am not really working through it, but I am trying too.I am pretty new with this, I hope I wil be sucesfull one day.But also I keep in touch with my friends thorugh the internet and watch tv, read magazines or listen music.I spend here about 10 hours a day, maybe more.And I know what it is have a stiff neck and irritated eyes.
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 07
Thanks for your response pal.. its nice to learn more in the net.. i do that sometimes.. But do not stress your eyes.. Take care
• India
6 Oct 07
I year back i was working and used to work on computer almost 8 to 9 hours. even i used to face the same problem. now i have left the job but still i work on computer for at least 4 hours. but that does'nt make me much difference.
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 07
thanks for your feedback pal..
@Sheribabe (445)
• United States
5 Oct 07
It's amazing how much time goes by when you are siting in front of a computer. You hope it's not a waste of time, if you do something like answering email from friends or something. If I had to work in front of one I'm not sure I'd want to be in front of one some much at home though....
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 07
thanks for your reply.. i do sometime dont realize.. how much time i spend in front of the computer. Its not wasting your time.. if you are doing something good.
• Indonesia
6 Oct 07
I spend 6 - 8 hour infront of my computer...
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 07
thanks for your response my friend. Take care
@Ajicha (7)
• Philippines
6 Oct 07
As Computer Technician... most of my time, I'm always front on my computer.. may be 7 hours ... I'm glad that my eye's doing fine... it's better to rest your eyes if it is tired like our body.. it need rest to...
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
9 Oct 07
nice to hear.. and thanks for your response pal
• China
5 Oct 07
in this world,computer is very important for many people.my work can't do without computer.i must use it write article,post,of course get paid online.i must face my computer more than 10 hours per day.recently,my eyes and hands often pain.it is too bad.so i want to get a holiday to have a good rest. i have no good idea,i need your experiences too. good luck.
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 07
thanks for your reply pal.. oh yes at times we do have to think about ourself .. that time for a holiday .. its a good idea.. pal.
@thefortunes (2367)
• Netherlands
5 Oct 07
Too much really, between 12 and 16 hours a day, and very few times less than that. But one could burn out from so much time behind the computer and online TheFortunes
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 07
thanks for your response.. hey you must take some time to rest your eyes pal.
• China
5 Oct 07
I am a student of a bussiness university. I am studying international economic and trade. Many of my subjects need to use computer and internet. I must spend 4 to 8 hours per day. I have eye irritation for more than 7 years, because using the computer. I know that I should not use it for such a long time, but my study need me to do it, although it is bad for my health.
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
5 Oct 07
thanks for your response vanco, Oh yes.. i understand it.. but you must take care of your eyes too.. try to get some eye moisturizer.. to keep you eye away from stress. Welcome to Mylot.. and keep posting. God Bless You
@MarieJ23 (1040)
• United States
5 Oct 07
Strictly speaking, i am with my PC almost the whole day. I am a full-time housewife right now and I don't have a child so everytime I am done cleaning the house and other works, I am in the computer either watching movies online or doing stuffs in site like mylot. It helps me to get thru my day until my husband gets home from work.
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
8 Oct 07
Oh yes.. at least you have Mylot and other sites to fill your free time.. i know it will surely make you bored .. if this computers not there for you. Thanks for your response pal
@buwald (271)
• Netherlands
5 Oct 07
well, i use it mostly to play games and visit forums, so i spend quite a lot of time in front of my computer, but i dont do it so long that i get eye irritation or something, as i am kinda wary for rsi aswell, so i try to take regular breaks.
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
5 Oct 07
thanks for your response buwald. oh yes regular breaks surely will make you feel good. Happy posting pal and thanks again.