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peana
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« on: June 10, 2003, 05:12:23 pm »

Aarghhh.. I rarely get stressed at work, but today is driving me mad.

My direct bossie is in Moldova and is virtually impossible to contact (he forgot his laptop and his mobile isn't working too well).  His bossie is in the group board meeting all week, and is virtually non-contactable.  I'm caught in the cross fire of trying to organise an awayday for the pair of them for MONDAY - ca. 15 attendees for 3 days - and when I do get to speak to them they can't agree on anything.  What I want is for them to speak with each other and then get back to me, but this is proving a logistical nightmare.  

I'm about to do what I really really hate - not calling someone back with information when I promised to.  It's soooo unprofessional, but I think I'd just loose it over the phone if one more thing goes wrong!  I'm feeling horribly guilty, but I'm going to forget about everything until tomorrow - or at least try to forget about it!  Even as I'm writing this I keep thinking - 'make the call' - I think I'm going to have to, but I know I'll feel an idiot with the useless info I've got.

Arrgghhh...  Okay - I'm going to do it - hopefully my contact will have already gone home!

Do any of you find yourself having these dilemas, or is it just me?Huh

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« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2003, 06:11:15 pm »

I assume the call is to verify some details or finalize some arrangements?  Make the call as a courtesy to let them know you are still verifying information and will get back with them as soon as possible.  This kills two birds with one stone - you save face and they aren't left wondering what's going on.


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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2003, 06:46:00 pm »

Ooooh, I feel for you.  I HATE making those kinds of calls.  "Hello, I'm calling to tell you I don't have an answer for you."  I mean, really now, what a waste of time, right?

Make the call anyway.  You're just "keeping them up to date" on what's happening.  Some people just like to "know the latest", even when the latest is nothing!  It also covers your behind.



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« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2003, 10:58:26 am »

I made the call and explained that I had no further information.  Everything was fine and I went home a happy bunny!

I've still got the same problems as yesterday, but there's still the whole day ahead to try and resolve them!

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