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.
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Previously on "People who ask for things then go on holiday"
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Originally posted by BA to the Stars View PostSpineless on a daily rate higher than the unorganised manager asking for the report / figures, etc.
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Originally posted by tay View PostIts 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.
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Originally posted by Platypus View PostAhh... old school IT
Nowadays I take a more customer friendly approach which includes being cooperative and delivering what the customer asks for.
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.
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Originally posted by Jog On View PostFurther 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"
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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?
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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.
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People who ask for things then go on holiday
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"
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