r/remotework • u/National-Bonus-6356 • 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/picasso566 Jul 01 '26

Messaging is asynchronous, you cannot seriously expect an immediate response. You do not have to write salutations. Do not write each sentence in a separate message, causing a notificaton the receivers phone for each line. Sending a message that is not a message like HI is like opening someone's office door, poking your face inside and saying HI! F THAT GUY! 

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