d0nnivain Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 I'm the boss / owner of the company. My secretary took today off. I just got word that something awesome that we had been working on for a few months happened. I am thrilled. I sent a text to my assistant to tell her because I was so happy / excited & I wanted her to know. She's had a front row seat to my struggles / stress trying to make this happen. It said: Sorry to interrupt your day off but [this awesome thing happened]. Thanks for all your help. Have a great weekend! She replied: "Congrats! So happy. Good job. ." Sunglasses emoji Was that bad? Now I feel guilty that I intruded on her time. I really try not to bother her at non-work times. 1
GorillaTheater Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 No, you're fine. You're sharing good news, not asking her to do something either now or when she gets back to the office. I'm guilty of the latter, not by text but by email to her work account. At least I don't expect her to see it until she actually does get back to the office.
Rayce Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 No not at all... I have had my time off interrupted with message like that before from my boss or co-workers. I am always glad to get the good news. I think it show's your worker that you think about them while they are gone and respect them enough to even want to share the news. 2
FMW Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 I think that particular text was just fine, as GorillaTheater said, you weren't intruding to ask her to do something, just sharing happy news. Of course she may have had a moment of "ugh, what now" when she saw your name pop up before she saw the actual message
Author d0nnivain Posted September 20, 2019 Author Posted September 20, 2019 Of course she may have had a moment of "ugh, what now" when she saw your name pop up before she saw the actual message True but since she replied positively I think I'm OK. Usually when I text her at non work times it's to say something like "the forecast is for snow. If it's unsafe don't come in or we're closed."
FMW Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 I was just kidding about the "ugh" comment, sounds like you are respectful of her time off and regularly show concern for her well-being. So you're good! 1
Eternal Sunshine Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 Wow, you are so respectful. I am used to getting messages from my bosses at all times. I once had a phone call at 3am when my boss was at an overseas conference. He said "My talk is on in 50 minutes I need you to make <graph> immediately!!!!". It's usually not that extreme. To be honest I don't mind. I get a lot of freedom in return, I can come to the office at noon or work from home whenever I want. There is really no separation of work/home time, they are all integrated.
preraph Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 Good for you for respecting her time off. It was fine because it didn't ask her to do anything and was good news. Anyway, congrats on the good news! 2
Gretchen12 Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 In this instance, you texted her as a human being not as her boss, so it's ok. (Not that bosses aren't human beings.. you know what I mean...) 1
CautiouslyOptimistic Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 Totally fine! You didn't ask her to DO anything. Congrats on your good thing!
Author d0nnivain Posted September 20, 2019 Author Posted September 20, 2019 Now I know I'm OK. She's sending me teasing touristy pictures because she's at the beach & I'm not. Think ocean & attractions not bikini shots. 1
alphamale Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 ahh you're fine as long as you didn't ask her to do something and kept it short 1
The Outlaw Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 No, not at all. I don't see anything wrong with it.
Mr. Lucky Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 I really try not to bother her at non-work times. Would you be bothered if she took or made a personal phone call while on the clock? If not, and as long as both of you observe boundaries, you're fine. And I say that based both on your intent and her reaction... Mr. Lucky 1
LivingWaterPlease Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 Good news and thank yous are always welcome! They unify the team! Congratulations on your good news, d0nnivain! Savoring it over the weekend will make the weekend that much better! And it's such a beautiful time of year to be grateful! Enjoy the good times!
JustGettingBy Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 Seems fine to me. Constantly bugging employees or getting them to do work off the clock would probably be pretty bad, but the odd good news share is perfectly acceptable IMO. 1
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