Football season has officially arrived, and with it comes a slew of fantasy leagues of which millions of men and women just can’t get enough. Are you a fantasy football fanatic? Here are few tips to ensure your passion for football doesn’t jeopardize your job.

Don’t Check Your Picks at Work

First and foremost, don’t check your picks at work. This may seem obvious, but many fantasy football fans can’t resist logging on and checking the status of their teams. This is a bad idea as it may violate corporate computer policies, not to mention affect personal productivity. Don’t give your employer any reason to question your integrity or dedication to your job.

Watch What You Say

Though smack talk and crude banter is the stuff of fantasy football leagues, you may want to watch your mouth if you’re competing with folks from the office.

"It looks bad," Vanessa Hodgerson, a Jacksonville attorney who specializes in workplace issues, told Jacksonville's News 4. "You just want to use a little common sense, use a G-rated name if your co-workers or supervisor are going to be part of it, in the league."

Consider the Benefits, Downfalls of Office Leagues

The benefits of office leagues are that they’re fun, they boost morale, and they help foster friendships around the office. However, the leagues can also be distracting, not to mention that some coworkers are poor sports and that you’ll have to watch what you say (see above). If you think your office league could turn into a stressful hassle consider opting out and participating in a personal league where you’re free to do and say whatever you want.

Good luck!

Source: News4Jax.com, Photo: Wikipedia

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