daily struggles
that should have been obvious
emails
job description
annoying people
100

I already told you this

As Indicated prior

The information has not changed since the last time it was communicated.

100

I told you so

As per my prediction, this outcome does not come as a surprise.

100

Did you even read my email?

  • Reattaching my email to provide further clarity

  • I’ll provide an update when I have one

100

This is not my problem

I recommend directing this issue to <Name> as they have the proper expertise to best assist you

100

stop bothering me

You have not heard from me because further information is not available at this time, once I have an update I’ll be sure to loop you in.

200

I’ve told you this multiple times

There seems to be a disconnect here as this information has already been provided.

200

That sounds like a horrible idea

Are we confident that this is the best solution or are we still exploring alternatives?

200

Answer my emails

If there’s a better way to get in contact with you please let me know as I am hoping to have this resolved as soon as possible.

200

I’m not doing your job for you

I do not have the capacity to take this on in addition to my own workload but I’m happy to support where it makes sense.

200

I don’t want to talk to you right now!

I am currently tied up with something but I will connect with you once I am free.

300

You are wasting my time.

Being respectful of time let’s regroup when more details become available.

300

Google that yourself

The internet is a great resource for these types of questions and I am available to clarify elements that you are not able to find online.

300

If you would have read the whole email you’d know the answer to this

I have included my initial email below which contains all of the details you are looking for.

300

I am not paid enough to do this

This falls out of my job description but if the opportunity for a role expansion becomes available I would be happy to discuss reworking my contract to better align with these new responsibilities.

300

Stay in your own lane

Thank you for your input. I’ll keep that in mind as I move forward with decisions that fall within my responsibilities.

400

We do not need to have a meeting about this

  • Being respectful of everyone’s time let’s discuss this through email until we have a more defined agenda.

  • Being respectful of everyone’s time, can we communicate about this via email moving forward?

400

I told you so and now this is your problem

I did previously note that this was a likely outcome. How do you plan to resolve this?

400

I totally forgot about your email

Thank you for your patience,

400

Do your job!

It is my understanding that you are the appropriate person to contact in regards to this. But if there’s is someone better equipped for this let me know.

400

Stop calling me before my workday even starts

If you need to contact me, please note that my working hours being at 8 am and 6 pm. Communications received prior to this won’t be seen.

500

That idea is going to be an epic fail.

I am not in agreement with this idea and have hesitations moving forward.

500

Check your inbox, I already sent this to you!

I previously sent you an email regarding that but please let me know if something went wrong in transit.

500

That’s not my job

  • This falls outside of my responsibilities but I would be happy to connect you with someone who can help.

  • I’m not the correct person to assist with this but I am happy to connect you with <insert name> who will be able to help

500

I don’t want to work with you more than I have to.

Would you be open to replacing our frequent communications with a monthly touch base where we can discuss all updates during that time?

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