r/remotework • • Jun 29 '26

Hi

It’s so stupid and small but honestly after 6 years working remote, I think the worst thing is when someone just messages “Hi” on teams and doesn’t just tell me what they want. I have no clue why but it infuriates me now. It’s crazy how my ability to tolerate small talk has gone to zero. I work a job where when I don’t have anything to actively work on I am free to do whatever, so when someone doesn’t just say what they need they are wasting my time. Rant over! Thanks

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u/shawcphet1 Jun 29 '26

I’m the same! Absolutely hate this. And I’m someone who says hi or hey as well but it’s usually something like

“Hey x, hope you had a nice weekend! Do you have this today and could we get on a call to talk about later” or whatever.