To: All Staff

From: The Manager

Date: May $27,2010$

Subject: Inappropriate use of time on Google Doodle games

Coworkers,

It has come to my attention that many in the office have been spending time on the Google home

page microgames. This memo is a reminder to use your work hours for work.

According to a recent article, the estimated daily cost of people collectively playing these games

instead of working is over $$120$ million$$which is calculated based on the daily average increased time

spent on the Google home page $(36$ seconds$).$

If these estimates are applied to our $600$ office employees, this results in a nearly $$700$ weekly loss.

This is a conservative estimate considering the extensive discussions that occur about beating the

office's current high score. The extra cost quickly adds up$.$

Of course, we don't want you to view our organization as a place of drudgery and draconian rules. I

encourage a fun and competitive environment, and I recognize that we certainly won't be profitable if

you are unhappy or dissatisfied with your jobs. This is just a reminder to be careful with your use of

company time.

Thank you,

The Manager