When does it end?
When workamping, do you normally accept non-emergency phone calls/texts at home from your boss when you are not working? After more than a month on the job we are finding that our boss expects us to...
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dewey02 wrote:
I find it funny how people treat a ringing telephone as the #1 priority.
I have had interesting reactions when I was at work at my desk and discussing something work-related to someone that is standing right in front of me. The phone rings and they stop what we were talking about and say "aren't you going to answer that?"
My response is: "I am talking with you. You were here first and you have priority. What we are talking about is important. Why should I interrupt you for a simple phone call. Whatever it is, important or not, they can leave a message."
I think it is the same in the OP's situation. Simply do not answer the phone, if it rings and you are beyond you normal work time. They can leave a message. If you are that curious, listen to the voicemail and if it is urgent or an emergency, then you can call back if you want to.
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