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"Sure, let me get back to you later."
by diminoten 7y ago
"Sure, let me get back to you later."
- BeetleB 7y agoThat's a guaranteed way to be disturbed again in an hour or two.
- diminoten 7y agoAsync doesn't mean "never", you do need to respond to your colleagues eventually.
- BeetleB 7y agoIf they need a response within an hour, then they need to indicate that (and ideally why) in their initial contact. If they expected a response within an hour and didn't get it, they can call me or physically come to me. I've told two of my bosses while being interviewed: Assume I'll check email only 3 times a day. Is that workable? No one says "No" (even though it may not be workable). One of my bosses actually suggested to me that I should have "office hours" and be available in those hours, and simply not respond all other hours. It all depends on the need of the job. And most engineering/SW jobs do not need you to "be available to respond within an hour" for any request.
- diminoten 7y agoSorry, but your inability to interact with your co-workers makes you a difficult person to employ. A ton of folks don't need this kind of special treatment.
- BeetleB 7y agoThat's an odd way to disagree with someone. The situation is symmetric. Why the assumption that I'm the one seeking special treatment? My boss who suggested office hours wouldn't want to hire someone with your view.
- diminoten 7y agoIt's more like your boss would rather have someone who doesn't need your special treatment, but since they have you, they've got to invent ways to deal with your special blend of crazy (office hours). Further, you have no clue what my policy is regarding instant messaging, don't lash out at me because you're feeling vulnerable.
- BeetleB 7y agoAmusing that you're pointing out to me that I don't know your policy yet you feel free to make assumptions about my boss. Whatever provides less cognitive dissonance, I guess?
- diminoten 7y agoYou've provided information about yourself and your situation (including your boss), I haven't.