Work · Letter 02
The quick call that ate Thursday
Fictional launch letter
Dear Duck,
My boss keeps scheduling quick calls that last an hour. How do I set a boundary without seeming unhelpful?
— Available, Apparently
Dear Unallocated Resource,
Request an agenda and a finishing time. When the finishing time arrives, announce that you must leave. This is not insubordination; it is the previously advertised end of the meeting.
If your employer objects to clocks, ask that this be added to the employee handbook. I have prepared Annex C: Time Continues Despite Your Enthusiasm.
Answered by Honorius HonkYour feelings require a supporting annex.