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Why shirking can look like hard work

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Shirking is the masterful habit of avoiding assigned duties while maintaining the illusion of immense busyness. It is an evolutionary survival trait adapted for the modern workplace, allowing employees to conserve their vital stamina while others do the heavy lifting.

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