Among Friends

[Moonchilde]

You can only let them know it’s an issue for you because of your working only 2 days a week, and ask if they would please respond to you sooner for that reason - so you can do a good job for them.

If they make no changes, then it’s your choice whether to stay or go, because once you ask nicely and nothing changes, that’s your answer as to what they thought of your request. 

[Tinkrbl44]

@RinaRina

If I don't get a response within a reasonable amount of time, I pick up the phone and CALL the person, leaving a voice mail if I don't get them in person.   And follow up if I don't get a response to the email or call.   

There's nothing wrong with TALKING to someone you work with ....  JMO

[LTT1]

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Here's what I do and feel free to steal.  I send the email and, if I get no reply, I do my own thing.  If anyone calls me on it, I have my written proof I tried and then met my deadline the only way I could without a response.  

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Well, I just did "my own thing" and spent my money on a project I was working on for this week.  What ticks me off is, I asked if I could be reimbursed for the money I'd spend on the project.  I waited 5 days and got no answer.  So, my choice was either to NOT do the project, or spend my money to do the project and "hope" I can be reimbursed.

It is so annoying and IMHO, unprofessional.

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@RinaRina

Oh this is so relevant to what “we” are going through right now!

Our DD just resigned from her job and communication was a MAJOR part of it. 

She needed information to write speeches (such as the University’s annual budget for a financial presentation) and could not get the information in a timely manner to complete the project! I cannot even believe this!

[Sookie Says]

I don't feel you are very happy with your present employer, have you thought about seeking employment elsewhere? I think, not sure, that you have posted about this job before, if I'm wrong, I stand corrected, but if I were you & this is only my opinion & simply a suggestion, I would definitely look for a new employer where you would be much happier. I hope all works out to your benefit in whatever you chose to do. BTW, communication is very important, I would go crazy if I weren't given an answer in any way, shape or form, I feel it also shows respect in the workplace as well. Take care & good luck to you!

[Lynnster67]

Nope, your expectations aren't out of whack.  My vmail states I will respond no later than COB next business day (even if it's just to tell the person I'm still investigating their question).

I once had a supervisor who asked me why I hadn't responded to some deliverable and I told her I sent the email 2 DAYS AGO!!!  She then asked me to resend it and blamed her forgetfulness on baby brain (she was very pregnant at the time).

Once I realize I'm dealing w/someone who doesn't respect my timeline, I give them an earlier deadline to cover my @$$.

Your email program may have a way to give the recipient a deadline (ie:  "respond by [date]").  Ours has a function where you can highlight emails sent by certain ppl.

[occasionalrain]

When a co worker takes time to send an email, the recipient should respond. If they don't they are indicating that either, the email was unimportant, the sender is unimportant, and that the recipient believes she/he is too important and too busy to bother.

[lovesrecess]

You are apparently on a work environment where tech communication is not first and foremost; if it makes you unable to do your job well, find another place to work or ask how they want you to give and get info from them.