From: Coworker
What to text back when a coworker says « Thanks in advance for getting this done today. »
Already decoded. Here's what they actually meant, the specific words doing the damage, and three replies ranked by what we'd send.
Thanks in advance for getting this done today.
What they actually meant
They are trying to lock you into a deadline you never agreed to by acting like it's already a done deal. It's a cheap way to rush you without actually asking if you have the time.
How loaded this is · loaded
Replies you can send
Keep it calm
On it, should have it over to you by end of day.
Hold your ground
We'd send this oneToday's packed so I won't be able to get to this until tomorrow.
Change the game
Just seeing this. What's the hard deadline on this project?
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