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To be fair, the parent did provide a solution to this problem by suggesting emails be saved in the drafts folder until regular work hours resume. Also, there's
by TheSpiceIsLife 9y ago
To be fair, the parent did provide a solution to this problem by suggesting emails be saved in the drafts folder until regular work hours resume.
Also, there's the argument that by implicitly encouraging out of hours work you may unknowingly be creating an expectation to some observers.
- greglindahl 9y agoHow is it a solution to handicap both manager and unusual worker by prohibiting emails during their preferred work hours? The real problem is elsewhere. And yes, I actively manage the expectation of who should quickly respond to an email— frequently I will say it is not an emergency and can wait for their normal workday.
- TheSpiceIsLife 9y agoAh, right, fair enough. I see your perspective now.
- shawn 9y agoReliable 9-5 hours are also very difficult for narcoleptics. This is important to consider in matters of law, because it’s a disability and must be accommodated. E.g. if they’re in a managerial position. Unless we’re suggesting narcoleptics may not email anyone outside of 9-5. Which leads to the situation you pointed out.