[brassnuts]

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if i pay you to watch something for eight hours. and you only do it for four but dont tell me and take my money is that stealing.

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Yes.

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if i pay you for eight hours work and assign you a task and you finish sooner but then do something else for your own benefit. is that stealing.

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No, as long as you didn't specifically assign the person another task to do if he/she finishes early.

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is surfing the net while at work stealing if the boss doesnt know you are doing it.

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No, as long as you are also getting your assigned work completed.