Got caught “inactive” at work… what should I do next?

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• Title: Got caught “inactive” at work… what should I do next?
• Source: Reddit r/remotejobs

Job Description

I work a hybrid job, 4 hours from home and 4 hours in the office. I can realistically finish my tasks in around 4-5 hours. Recently my manager mentioned that my activity in the mornings is low (they track program activity, not just mouse movement).The reason my activity is low is because I'm honestly not doing much in the mornings I usually go to the gym or sleep before starting work.I didn't expect that level of monitoring and got caught off guard, so 1 kind of said something awkward. I told her maybe it's because of the remote desktop system and that other programs might not be showing correctly. She said she's going to check.Now I feel like it's obvious I wasn't fully active before, and I'm not sure how to handle it going forward.I'm not really afraid to lose this job they pay $21/hour and I live in California but I am looking for something else, and it's taking a while. Should I suddenly start being more "active" so it looks better, or keep things the same and risk another conversation? How would you handle this?

Salary & Compensation

Salary not disclosed; typically competitive for the role.

Work Arrangement

Type: On-Site

Standard business hours at the office.

Typical Interview Process

1. Resume screening
2. HR call
3. Skill interview
4. Final manager interview
5. Offer

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