This past week I’ve taken on some independent work for a company to correct some data on sheets that they have. I was emailed regarding this on Wednesday, November 19th and started doing the work on Friday. In the initial email email I was told how much I would be paid and I agreed to it. In that email it was not stated how I would be paid, but I know the company is reputable and I know I will be paid (that I am not worried about nor is it what this post is about). Since it was not stated in the original email I took it upon myself to email someone that night after I finished my first sheet to find out how I would be paid. Herein lies my frustration.
Now, Wednesday the 26th, I have yet to receive a reply. This kills me. When I receive an email from someone I try to reply as quickly as I can. If I cannot take the time to send them a detailed email I will drop them a quick email to acknowledge that I received it and that I will get back with them asap. The person I emailed has not even acknowledged my email yet. Grr!
There is one other problem with email in the company too. No replies or information regarding more sheets when I complete the ones sent to me. So as of right now I do not know if I will be receiving more to do, or if they are done with my services.
So for anyone reading this please remember to be considerate of the other person on the end of any email you receive (when you know you will be receiving emails or are working with them) and don’t leave them waiting forever. Just like with a voice mail or any other form of communication, emails should be replied to in a timely manner.
Maybe I should just follow what I heard in the 4-Hour Workweek and only check my emails once a day instead of every time I hear my Mail.app make a sound. Or maybe some companies should read up on email etiquette.
