Captain Hindsight Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I work for a utility program that does energy efficiency projects across NYS. Because of this, I handle roughly 500 projects a year with 50-60 contractors doing said projects. Most of these interactions are professional through emails and calls to my office. But a few contractors have been texting me to get updates or ask questions which I can't stand. Including one who would text me at 1030 at night. I'm a millennial, which means I'm killing every single industry out there, but I'm also a professional. Am I wrong to expect other professionals to use email or call me if they want to talk something over? Latest one to text me, I just sent an email back. Rant over. Get off my lawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I don't do business on my personal phone unless i am working outside of the office and have to call into a meeting.....if you can't reach me on my desk phone, you can reach me via email. That being said I don't have much individual clients I work with, I am more corporate so I don't have to be at the beck and call of every customer at that exact minute 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I've had people request my personal cell and I never give it out. I've got a work phone and a work email and if you can't get me at those you probably shouldn't be talking to me. I have spent Christmas eve's driving back to the office because someone gave out my cell number and an issue that really wasn't an issue was made out to be life threatening. Never again. When guys say "just text me that information" sorry, I can email it I can't text it. Actually I did one time a few months ago, I texted the information, and immediately blocked the number. He called me back on my work phone and that was that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 i give out my cell pretty freely, and let my peeps know they can contact me any time. there's a pro and con to it. i do get calls/texts at strange and inconvenient times, but mostly people are considerate. the only time i'm annoyed by it is if i'm off call, and people don't know because they call my cell vs my office. otherwise it's been a great business builder to let people know i'm there for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 My superiors and colleagues are free to text me. My customers, my contractors and my vendors are welcome to text me. But, if you actually work for me at the day job: GTFO my phone. I have had them call me and I send it to voice mail every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) I’m not allowed to text prospects or clients. Hell I’m not even allowed to text my staff. ? Edited September 26, 2018 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Captain Hindsight said: I work for a utility program that does energy efficiency projects across NYS. Because of this, I handle roughly 500 projects a year with 50-60 contractors doing said projects. Most of these interactions are professional through emails and calls to my office. But a few contractors have been texting me to get updates or ask questions which I can't stand. Including one who would text me at 1030 at night. I'm a millennial, which means I'm killing every single industry out there, but I'm also a professional. Am I wrong to expect other professionals to use email or call me if they want to talk something over? Latest one to text me, I just sent an email back. Rant over. Get off my lawn Document, document, document. ONLY conduct business correspondence via email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Coworkers and vendors/partners can text me all they want, and I'll probably even reply. I've only had a very select few of customers who I allowed to text me, over the years. But for the most part, I have no problem with it. Especially back when work was supplying their own cell phone and paying for the service. Texting with vendors/contractors is no big deal, imo. I prefer it to a phone call since it leaves any sort of paper trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 41 minutes ago, Chef Jim said: I’m not allowed to text prospects or clients. Hell I’m not even allowed to text pics of my shaft. ? TMI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 My boss actually prefers a text that someone' gonna be late to work or something. Makes it document-able exactly what was said when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Certain things cannot be stated with texting, some things are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 My wife will text casual info with co-workers at all hours of the day and night. For clients, propects or referral sources, it’s much more professional. There’s a time and a place.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Chef Jim said: I’m not allowed to text prospects or clients. Hell I’m not even allowed to text my staff. ? You text your staff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Captain Hindsight said: I work for a utility program that does energy efficiency projects across NYS. Because of this, I handle roughly 500 projects a year with 50-60 contractors doing said projects. Most of these interactions are professional through emails and calls to my office. But a few contractors have been texting me to get updates or ask questions which I can't stand. Including one who would text me at 1030 at night. I'm a millennial, which means I'm killing every single industry out there, but I'm also a professional. Am I wrong to expect other professionals to use email or call me if they want to talk something over? Latest one to text me, I just sent an email back. Rant over. Get off my lawn Is this after work hours the texts? Pretty sure you would be entitled to be paid by your employer if your not salaried. Ocassianly Ill get texts but it’s only if someone’s out of the office Edited September 26, 2018 by Another Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) I recently had some asbestos removal done at my house. I was able to use texting for quick questions, such as verifying they will be coming even though it was pouring rain. Most other discussions were on the phone or in person. I like texting for the small stuff. Response is quick, no small talk. Just the facts. I also text my boss and coworkers if I’m going to be out or late. Quicker and easier than phone messages. I’m a grandfather. Retiring next spring. My kids are millennials. Edited September 26, 2018 by Gray Beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Been texting customers/prospects, and they me, for at least 6-7 years. No issue with it at all. Just another form of communication 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: Been texting customers/prospects, and they me, for at least 6-7 years. No issue with it at all. Just another form of communication Yup. Have 2 phones don’t respond after 9:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 6 minutes ago, mead107 said: Yup. Have 2 phones don’t respond after 9:00 well, i answer the hookers after 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 30 minutes ago, mead107 said: Yup. Have 2 phones don’t respond after 9:00 Thanks for the heads up. You’ll hear from us tonight at 11:30pm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Captain Hindsight said: I work for a utility program that does energy efficiency projects across NYS. Because of this, I handle roughly 500 projects a year with 50-60 contractors doing said projects. Most of these interactions are professional through emails and calls to my office. But a few contractors have been texting me to get updates or ask questions which I can't stand. Including one who would text me at 1030 at night. I'm a millennial, which means I'm killing every single industry out there, but I'm also a professional. Am I wrong to expect other professionals to use email or call me if they want to talk something over? Latest one to text me, I just sent an email back. Rant over. Get off my lawn What does this mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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