Write very detailed email with carefully worded instructions and explanations. Send email.
2 seconds later, get slack message: Hi, are you around?
Bonus points when they message you and send their zoom link.
My boss does this shit. Then asks me for a summary despite having already written two and sent them an hour prior. Five minutes later responds, “Nevermind, I put your emails into AI and built a summary.”
Yeah I can’t wait for AI to constantly message me on slack about useless time wasting garbage. Oh wait, it already does that.
This is just rude office etiquette. By not indicating what the conversation is about in the invitation, you’re not respecting or valuing my time.
If it’s quick, then text suffices. People gotta be more upfront.
then proceeds to ramble for 10 minutes
these people don’t need a call, they need a rubber duck
I work with people who do this and I hate it so much that I will intentionally ignore their messages for 30+ minutes and then say I’m busy for X time just to delay it.
Why? Because these individuals, 100% of the time, will get on the call just to show me a screenshot of something and ask a question. Half the time it’s yes or no, I’ll answer, they’ll say thanks, and hang up.
I’ve asked them time and time again that they can just send me the screenshot and the question and I’ll answer - they refuse.
I’m so glad I don’t work in an office and I dread the day I do
Heh, even with all its cons, I’d rather work in the office with AC/Heat than have a job where I’m outside even a decent chunk of time
Mmmm yeah, I currently work in a cafe, so I get the benefits of climate control with the benefits of basically only dealing with people face to face. If it was a better paid job I’d probably just stay in it.
I’m someone who does this, and let me explain why.
It’s so you don’t have any excuse to ignore me. When I need an answer for something, if I send you an email, you’re going to either lose it in that jungle you call an inbox, or put it aside as “something to get to later” and inevitably forget about it. So I’ll just cut through all that and give you a call directly. If you don’t answer your desk phone, I’ll call your cell phone. I’ll get my answer one way or another, then it’s done. I don’t have to continually pester you with emails or delay things. One and done.
Your work is not more important than what’s already on my plate, and if you do this frequently, it’s going to be intentionally deprioritized.
It’s amazing how busy I am when the squeaky wheel screams for the 6th time this week.
Most of the time does it suck but sometimes is it a hallelujah moment when they call because they keep asking the same question and it feels like I have explained it in so many ways already that I am starting to wonder if I am the problem. But thankfully does this not happen often and it is usually only ppl who do not work in the same field (aka do not think in the same way and do not have the knowledge).
Quick call? 5min
2 hours late:
