From: Boss
What to text back when your boss says « just checking in on that thing »
Already decoded. Here's what they actually meant, the specific words doing the damage, and three replies ranked by what we'd send.
Boss
just checking in on that thing
Chasing politely
What they actually meant
Vague on the surface, pointed underneath: they want a status update and they don't want to sound like they're chasing. Give a date rather than an apology.
How loaded this is · pretty chill
Replies you can send
Keep it calm
on it, should have it to you today
Hold your ground
We'd send this onewhich one? i've got two open for you
Change the game
you'll have it by 4 today. i'll flag it if that changes
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