People who ask for things then go on holiday

[NotAllThere]

The problems arise when Senior Manager, decides on Monday that he wants some figures for Friday, so asks ;anager to supply them by Thursday. Manager asks Teamlead C for the figures by Wednesday. Teamlead asks Senior Analyst for them by Tuesday. Senior Analyst asks Junior Analyst for them by end of today. Junior Analyst is so swamped with work - as he's the only one who actually does any - that he's forced to work late to get the figures.

The only solution is to make sure that YOU are the Senior Manager. Or be a contractor on an hourly rate.

[tay]

Spineless on a daily rate higher than the unorganised manager asking for the report / figures, etc.

But probably not on a higher rate than the other contarctor who left on time... as the client co knew that asking him/her woul;d result in them being refused on perfectly sound basis.

[BA to the Stars]

Its not old school IT, its called not being taken for a ride.

I have worked with many spineless insecure muppets over the years who are pathetic little yes men. Sounds like you are another. And it does you zero good in the long run.

I have never had problems with renewals or contracts, and its because I am professional about deadlines and expectations. I dont take the piss out of the client, and they know they cannot take the piss out of me.

Feel free to go through life being spineless.. makes it easier for the rest of us.

Spineless on a daily rate higher than the unorganised manager asking for the report / figures, etc.

[tay]

Ahh... old school IT

Nowadays I take a more customer friendly approach which includes being cooperative and delivering what the customer asks for.

Its not old school IT, its called not being taken for a ride.

I have worked with many spineless insecure muppets over the years who are pathetic little yes men. Sounds like you are another. And it does you zero good in the long run.

I have never had problems with renewals or contracts, and its because I am professional about deadlines and expectations. I dont take the piss out of the client, and they know they cannot take the piss out of me.

Feel free to go through life being spineless.. makes it easier for the rest of us.

[threaded]

Ahh... old school IT

Nowadays I take a more customer friendly approach which includes being cooperative and delivering what the customer asks for.

And charging for it.

[Platypus]

Learn to say NO.

Ahh... old school IT

Nowadays I take a more customer friendly approach which includes being cooperative and delivering what the customer asks for.

[Francko]

Further to the asking for things on a Friday afternoon - has anyone had much experience with it's lesser spotted cousin the:

"High priority request for someone who will be out of the office for 2 weeks and not checking email or voicemail"

What is really surprising is how easy managers can take holidays. Most people are considered essential for the outcome of the project and therefore cannot take holidays. However, managers are allowed to take holidays in the most crucial times of the project. Yet they are the ones who are paid more ...

[tay]

You guys sound like doormats. Learn to say NO.

[DimPrawn]

What about the "must have the report on my desk by 9.00am Monday!" brigade who then leave it on their desk until late Thursday afternoon five weeks later?

[Spacecadet]

not really,

Although many years ago I spent an entire weekend producing financial reports for a finance director, who on the following monday, was asked to take a walk!

Not his fault, although i'm sure he must have seen it coming.

[Jog On]

Further to the asking for things on a Friday afternoon - has anyone had much experience with it's lesser spotted cousin the:

"High priority request for someone who will be out of the office for 2 weeks and not checking email or voicemail"