Today...
I really do need to constantly remind myself that not all people are kind and trusting, especially in the world of business.
However, is it really too much to ask to expect an answer to a question when you've been forthright and honest enough to say, "I don't understand. Could you please explain what you mean? I can not do my job without having this explanation clarified. Please advise."
Hitting the 'Reply All,' then typing a snippy mail to the effect saying, "Your task is to do as your told: Read the Artwork Request. Follow the directions. That is all."
Here's the thing, though. I read the Artwork Request. I followed the directions.My question that came in after the project had been approved by the Editor, EPA Regulation Manager, and Sales/Marketing. I asked the question because there was no clarity. I asked the question because there was no verification, other than an admin saying, "Do this," then not bothering to explain what the directions were. I asked. My Art Director asked. The difference is my Art Director kinda translated stupid. I don't speak stupid, so I don't know how to translate it.
Now, I get to go into the office tomorrow and be put onto a spit AGAIN, because I asked and asked but never got an answer.
My Art Director said, "Be prepared for them to say that since I understood, you should have. And if they do that, let me know, because I will be the first one to say that the directions weren't clear and you did ask. I'll even tell them to pull the e-mails up again."
That statement was followed by a suggestion that I should take more initiative. That's initiative in addition to taking care to update the electronic spreadsheet for both of us because she refuses to do it for her projects. That's initiative in addition to me searching all over the known universe to find the solution to a problem before going to said admin, who treats me like I'm stupid just like everyone else, sans Art Director and IT.
It's just unrealistic expectations. *grumblemutters at self*
I'm calming down now. I just wish my heart rate would.
*exhales*
I'm going to go write another chapter in my 'Relationship Dreams of a Southern Belle' novel journal and go to bed early. That should help.
Thank for listening.
However, is it really too much to ask to expect an answer to a question when you've been forthright and honest enough to say, "I don't understand. Could you please explain what you mean? I can not do my job without having this explanation clarified. Please advise."
Hitting the 'Reply All,' then typing a snippy mail to the effect saying, "Your task is to do as your told: Read the Artwork Request. Follow the directions. That is all."
Here's the thing, though. I read the Artwork Request. I followed the directions.My question that came in after the project had been approved by the Editor, EPA Regulation Manager, and Sales/Marketing. I asked the question because there was no clarity. I asked the question because there was no verification, other than an admin saying, "Do this," then not bothering to explain what the directions were. I asked. My Art Director asked. The difference is my Art Director kinda translated stupid. I don't speak stupid, so I don't know how to translate it.
Now, I get to go into the office tomorrow and be put onto a spit AGAIN, because I asked and asked but never got an answer.
My Art Director said, "Be prepared for them to say that since I understood, you should have. And if they do that, let me know, because I will be the first one to say that the directions weren't clear and you did ask. I'll even tell them to pull the e-mails up again."
That statement was followed by a suggestion that I should take more initiative. That's initiative in addition to taking care to update the electronic spreadsheet for both of us because she refuses to do it for her projects. That's initiative in addition to me searching all over the known universe to find the solution to a problem before going to said admin, who treats me like I'm stupid just like everyone else, sans Art Director and IT.
It's just unrealistic expectations. *grumblemutters at self*
I'm calming down now. I just wish my heart rate would.
*exhales*
I'm going to go write another chapter in my 'Relationship Dreams of a Southern Belle' novel journal and go to bed early. That should help.
Thank for listening.