Weekend Phone Call and Email Etiquette for
Professionals
Some people expect business calls and emails during their time
off, but if you're not one of them, you may become frustrated when you start
hearing from your boss when you're supposed to be relaxing. This is a common
problem that can create frustration and eventually make you dread picking up
the phone.
if you work 40-plus hours during the
week, you probably feel that you're entitled to weekends off, so what do you do
when you consistently get business emails and calls on the days you're not
scheduled to work? Do you ignore them, answer them right away, or wait until
you get back to the office on Monday?
When
it's a coworker in an equal position to your position calling or emailing feel
free to speak up about how important it is to take time away from work. Let
them know you'll get back with them on Monday. So in order to maintain a
positive business relationship with this person. However, when it's your boss,
you'll need to be extremely careful if you don't want to miss out next time promotions are
being handed out.
What Not to Say or Do
When Your Boss Calls
There are probably lots
of things that run through your mind when you get these annoying weekend phone
calls. You might think of something sarcastic or witty to say, or you might be
tempted to retaliate. Either of these responses will hurt you professionally.
- · Do not frustrated with your boss for
calling on the day off Sarcasm is unnecessary and may cost you a good working
relationship, or worse, your job.
- ·
Don't ignore the call. Always pick up the phone.
- ·
Don't lie. You'll eventually get caught if you make a habit of not
telling the truth, and the last thing you want is to be considered
untrustworthy. (Mrs Debby Mayne 2019)
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