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Originally Posted by hvert
Just for general interest, anonymous browsing won't prevent employers from monitoring internet activity. The data is being tracked a level above the browser/pc. Unless you are going through a proxy, it is safe to assume that all net activity is tracked and can be traced back to the machine/username you are using to access the internet.
I agree 100% that the time currently spend being bored to death in a cubicle could be put to use furthering an escape plan or taking a class (employer paid for?) that will be marketable somewhere else.
I also agree that being at home is not boring!
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Thanks hvert for correcting me. I generally think that employers do not spend time tracking web surfing because pretty much everybody is doing web surfing. Anonymous browsing has the benefit of not having embarrassing moments. Say, if hear your boss or coworker coming towards you, you just kill the browser instance and there are no traces. Your regular browser, in which you do the work-related activities, would not display the history of, say, posting on LinkedIn during work hours.
I should have been more clear about it. On the back end, w/o a proxy, everything is recorded.
I like the idea of taking a skills class, and the employer might provide them and in that case you do not need to worry about doing this during work hours.
OP: take a look at this site
Online video tutorials & training | lynda.com
Many employers subscribe to their service and offer Lynda classes for free as professional development. This may be fun, challenging, and useful in the longer run.