random work question - email requests

KathrynMD · January 2012

do you handle emails immediately/as they come in or do you address them periodically throughout the day - like the last 15 minutes of every hour or something?

tspring82 · January 2012

I'm constantly checking emails but not always responding. If it's a quick answer (or TBH if I like the person), I generally respond right away. If it's more complex or something I just don't feel like dealing with, I leave the email "bolded" (unread) to come back to it later in the day/week.

If it's a personal email, I'm pretty much always responding though. Stick out tongue

madladybride · January 2012

I check my email constantly, too, but I don't always respond right away. It really depends on what the email is. However, I respond within 24 hours max.

Cooper81 · January 2012

I mostly answer emails as they are coming in, even if it's a request that might take some time I'll go back with a quick, "got it, I'll get back to you ASAP" because I like to at least acknowledge that I've seen the request. Since pretty much all that I do now is answer requests for info and attend meetings, there are certain people that I'm comfortable with that I will say "ok, got it, if I don't get back to you by X then remind me again"

jcsntms06 · January 2012

I pretty much check them constantly throughout the day and I respond immediately. I'm also in charge of building complaints, so it's my job to basically check email constantly.

pssjadey · January 2012

Cooper81:
I mostly answer emails as they are coming in, even if it's a request that might take some time I'll go back with a quick, "got it, I'll get back to you ASAP" because I like to at least acknowledge that I've seen the request.

This is exactly what I do. If I'm in the lab when important emails comes through, I'll respond with a quick email about being in the lab and sorry for the delay.

I don't like to wait for people to answer my emailed questions, so I treat others as I want to be treated. (Yup, I sound like a kindergartener).

SarahKate31 · January 2012

I rarely get emails. If I do, they are usually copies of tasks that just got sent to my task box (don't require a response). If someone does email me a question, I usually will answer it right away.

lenebene · January 2012

pssjadey:
Cooper81:
I mostly answer emails as they are coming in, even if it's a request that might take some time I'll go back with a quick, "got it, I'll get back to you ASAP" because I like to at least acknowledge that I've seen the request.
This is exactly what I do. If I'm in the lab when important emails comes through, I'll respond with a quick email about being in the lab and sorry for the delay.
I don't like to wait for people to answer my emailed questions, so I treat others as I want to be treated. (Yup, I sound like a kindergartener).

Ditto!!! If I'm traveling, I'll respond via my iphone and say that I got it and will respond once I get home/office.

TheLinkBride · January 2012

I usually handle it immediately, unless it will take a long time to get back to them.

lauranne · January 2012

Given the nature of my job I can't always respond (or even check email for that matter). I hate things left hanging, so I will always reply as soon as I get a chance, which is usually on my planning period.

MrsAmber · January 2012

I have an insane amount of emails come to me everyday. I'm an Account Manager. I respond ASAP to at least acknowledge the request. Often I flag stuff to come back to at a later date if I'm extremely over my head.

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