Worker caught taking 3 hour naps at work - every day

It can be very tempting to try to grab forty winks at your desk – especially during the heatwave.

However, one California woman took her power naps to the extreme by nodding off every single work day for three hours, costing her employer over £30,000.

Four witnesses told investigators from the California State Auditor’s office that they had complained to the DMV office where they worked about their colleague slacking off, but no disciplinary action was taken.

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According to the Misuse of State Time, Economically Wasteful Activities, and Misuse of State Property report, it is estimated the wasted time cost the State of California over $40,000 (£30,309.40).