Due to a mechanical glitch, my cell phone has been out of commission for a little over a week or so. I finally got a replacement. Since a lot of people haven't been able to get in contact with me since my cell phone has been out, i've been receiving a lot of phone calls now that it's working. Since i'm at work all day, most of these calls come during my work hours. I've been here for over 3 years, my boss is great,&we have a fantastic working relationship. She always tells me about the fantastic job i'm doing. Heres the problem. Today, I forgot to take care of something. So, she came in&reminded me then said "maybe you should have a little less cell phone&pay more attention." I felt horrible! She is totally right,&I know that I need to stop answering my cell phone at work. I have no problem with the reprimand because it is true. My question is, should I apologize, or just let it go? I don't want our relationship ruined. In this situation, do actions speak louder than words?
2006-09-07 08:10:55 · 23 answers · asked by LibraT 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I think you should explain the situation and apologize. Then, make sure you stop answering your phone during work hours. Check messages on your lunch break or after work. People will understand that you can't be reached by cell phone during work. Just explain to your boss what's been happening and that you will put an end to it. If you have a good working relationship, it should clear the air for you.
2006-09-07 08:16:36 · answer #1 · answered by jennyss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I am in your place, I would first keep on fantastic working relation on going.
I would thank her for reminding me, and for the notice given, which is true and important to keep any ones job in safe.
I would apologize about cell phone calls during working hours.
promise to stop answering cell phone at work.
I think actions speak louder than words can't work in all cases, that may need some time to prove it.
good luck
2006-09-07 08:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by mangaya2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apologize to your boss and in the future get an answering service for your cell phone. Turn it off and keep it in your desk or car.. where ever. Use it only on breaks, before and after work. Or get call display and a silent ring tone, that way you can screen your calls.. this is good especially if you are expecting an important life or death call.
At my job we have a cell phone policy. There are no cell's on the floor while you are working. You are welcome to have them but keep them in your locker or vehicle for use on breaks and after work. But not on the floor. It is rude when you are dealing with a customer and your phone wont stop ringing. I actually walked away from a business man that I was trying to deal with because his phone would not stop ringing and he kept answering it.
2006-09-07 08:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by timberleigh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You obviously know you were in the wrong for answering your phone during businesss hours, I would apologize and then leave your phone in your car during work so you aren't even tempted to answer it. If you need to be gotten ahold of in emergency circumstances (ie. kids in school or something), they should have your work number anyway.
Apologize and then let it go. Your actions after the apology will speak volumes to your boss, plus it will show you are a person of your word.
2006-09-07 08:20:20 · answer #4 · answered by lolo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would apologize. Than either turn the phone off at work or leave it at home so you aren't tempted to answer during work. You can also try to answer phone calls and call people during your lunch break so you can contact the people that need to be contacted.
2006-09-07 08:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by where's waldo?? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apologize and let her know that you will decrease the amt of time you spend on your cell during work. learn how to answer the important/emergency phone calls only, those that can wait should be saved until after work time.
2006-09-07 08:14:21 · answer #6 · answered by lauburton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apologize, but keep it short and simple. Ignore your cellphone except on personal time.
Try to stop having your cellphone rule your life anyway. Kids are incessantly on cellphones; they fill their time with useless chatter on inane topics with casual acquaintances. As we get older and more responsible, it's important to narrow our circle of daily contact to only those most significant in our lives, and even then to just once or twice daily.
You can't succeed at anything if you are unable to give it your full attention. Just because cellphones exist doesn't mean you should over use them.
2006-09-07 08:17:58 · answer #7 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apologize, but only if you are sincere. Then you have to stop answering your cell phone at work!!! At least put the ringer on silent if you feel you can't turn it off.
2006-09-07 08:16:47 · answer #8 · answered by LasVegasMomma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure how you go about doing it, but can't you forward your cell phone calls to your home phone, then leave a message on your home phone as to the best time to call you
2006-09-07 08:15:17 · answer #9 · answered by Cliff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apologize and just stop it!
I am a boss and short and sweet is the best way to handle stuff like that. Then just act as your usual self - its going to be fine!
2006-09-07 08:15:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋