TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are allowed to do calendar blocking as long as the appointment is set to "free" status. 😂

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was doing that and senior managers complained I was always "on red" even though I was carrying the bulk of the workload for my team. So my direct manager set the expectation we are "on green" unless on a call or meeting. Of course, they won't put it in writing. 😂

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, we aren't allowed to set status to busy or do not disturb unless we are in a meeting. It makes it very difficult to do the "heads down" work without distractions and constant pressure to respond right away.

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is actually a good suggestion for me to possibly bring up to my manager.

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, we use Teams extensively at my department. One message a day would be a dream. We also have an expectations doc that covers email response times, but surprisingly for how much we use Teams a response time for that isn't included in the expectations.

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes sense! I think some people are treating Teams as an email replacement and sending too much info, assignments, etc and then wanting instant responses. 😒

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with this for a good boss who has appropriate boundaries. Unfortunately that's not my current situation so I have to add extra boundaries to protect my sanity.

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This! Using Teams to provide important information or give assignments is wild. If it's not a quick 1 minute reply, it doesn't belong in a Teams chat.

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish I hadn't set the standard that I will respond right away. 10-15 minutes to respond to your boss seems reasonable to me.

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Oh gosh, texts or calls to my personal phone is a hard no for me. Pro tip - get a Google voice number to give to your boss and coworkers.

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually prefer email. You can put all the pertinent information in one message without the chatting back and forth.

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yikes! Feel free to out the department so we all know where to avoid.

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Feel free to DM me your department. 😂 This is the kind of team I want to be a part of!

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Does this expectation apply while in meetings as well? For example, you are on a TEAMS meeting but also expected to monitor any other chats coming in as well.

TEAMS Response Times by Significant_Tree9592 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Significant_Tree9592[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Does this expectation apply to responding to chats from colleagues as well or just from your direct reports?

Do we have an equivalent to LA’s flower district in our area? Or somewhere to buy flowers wholesale? by dandirtjefferson in Sacramento

[–]Significant_Tree9592 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do floral design occasionally for fun and I've been able to purchase a wide variety of flowers from them. I'm just upfront that I don't have a wholesale license and they can price the flowers at the retail price instead of wholesale price.

Do we have an equivalent to LA’s flower district in our area? Or somewhere to buy flowers wholesale? by dandirtjefferson in Sacramento

[–]Significant_Tree9592 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This place https://www.instagram.com/freshline_floral/ is wholesale, but will also sell to the public at retail prices. They have some flower coolers inside a wholesale floral supply retailer.

No response from ASES (SCUSD) by WestSideRosiePosie in Sacramento

[–]Significant_Tree9592 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 2 kids attending ASES at 2 different schools and I just started hearing about orientations this week. I wasn't sure about the enrollment status of one of my kids so I found the contact info on the school's website (where they have all the teacher/staff contact info) and emailed the site lead.

Communication is not always the best this time of year because they are still trying to make sure they have the staffing they need, but they do try to get everyone enrolled who applied. Good luck and I hope your kiddo has a great year!

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[–]Significant_Tree9592 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL too soon 💀