Things I don't understand

[1gobluedem]

I don't understand why people RSVP 'yes' for a business event, then don't show up.

I don't understand how someone can miss a clearly defined deadline, then expect their input, ideas, etc. to be accepted anyway.

I don't understand how someone can get two reminders a week, for five weeks, about an important meeting then let you know on the day of the meeting that they can't be there.

I don't understand how someone can be told point-blank that a meeting is mandatory and still skip it with no explanation.

I don't understand how someone can forget about a meeting they have been reminded of for five weeks or more.

I don't understand how someone will commit to a project and then not follow through even with constant reminders, leaving someone else (me) to pull it together at the last minute.

And I *really* don't understand why this only seems to bother me.

[billyskank]

1. Because

we are last on most people's listsof priorities. I don't know why this is so. Just that it seems to be. I have noticed by the amount of times people fail me, and on the few occasions when I complain about it I usually get shouted at because I don't understand all the other things they have on their plates which are far more important than me.

:hug:

[1gobluedem]

5. Sometimes I think it's the price we pay for caring what happens

And wanting success for our organizations. Silly us.


:hug:

[mainegreen]

2. I don't understand why cheese can come in a spray can.

Sorry to hear about your work troubles.

[1gobluedem]

4. That one is easy

It's not cheese. :hi:

[auntAgonist]

3. It is because

they can count on you to pull it all together at the last minute.

Let THEM fall flat on their arses and see what happens.

I get annoyed too when people do not stick to their obligations after being reminded many times.


:hug:

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[1gobluedem]

6. Well, that's the problem, I can't

It involves significant amounts of revenue that we MUST get. I just don't know why someone commits to something they know they can't do. :shrug:

If they would just be honest up front and say they can't do it, I have time to come up with an alternate plan. But now it's too late, this stuff needs to be presented tonight.

[ScreamingMeemie]

7. You are far, far too demanding.

:hide:

[1gobluedem]

10. I know, it's my own fault

Silly me for wanting people to do their jobs....when will I learn?

Nice to have you back! How did you like Downtown Disney? I hated it but then I was slogging around it in July heat trying to find decent souvenirs for non-Disney types.

[Zuiderelle]

8. Well, this is one hell of a way to complain about me missing that meeting!

:bounce:

:D

[1gobluedem]

9. Darn, am I that transparent?

I was hoping you wouldn't recognize yourself....:hi:

[dawgmom]

11. Clearly, you need to call a meeting

Call a meeting immediately to discuss the subject of the missing of meetings.

Oh, and serve a nice snack.

[OakCliffDem]

12. Sounds like the requirements to be a Government employee