Even My Mom Is Too Busy To Talk

Even My Mom Is Too Busy To Talk Want to know why I know? Because I asked her. It went something like this: me: Hey mom, hows it going? Are you busy? mom: Im busy for the next few minutes, can I call you back? No big deal, right? Actually, it is a big deal. Have you ever had someone call you, or come in your office, and just start chatting? And you were super-busy, or working on a tight deadline? And you really didnt have the time to chat? Disrespectful, right? Whether you are in a job search or building relationships (aka networking), make sure you respect the other persons time. Ask them something like: Do you have time to talk right now? Are you busy? Do you have a few minutes? (and then, only take a few minutes until you clarify that they have more time!) Is there a good time we can talk about xyz? I dont know why Im weird about this, except that once I hired a guy that had no concept of other peoples time. I was okay with it and found ways to deal with it. But when I heard about it from my peers (the management team) I was embarrassed and had to do something about it. Even when I have a call that has been scheduled I usually ask is this still a good time? Who knows what came up, and I want to make sure the other person is going to give me their attention. Respect. Its a good thing and it goes both ways. Even My Mom Is Too Busy To Talk Want to know why I know? Because I asked her. It went something like this: me: Hey mom, hows it going? Are you busy? mom: Im busy for the next few minutes, can I call you back? No big deal, right? Actually, it is a big deal. Have you ever had someone call you, or come in your office, and just start chatting? And you were super-busy, or working on a tight deadline? And you really didnt have the time to chat? Disrespectful, right? Whether you are in a job search or building relationships (aka networking), make sure you respect the other persons time. Ask them something like: Do you have time to talk right now? Are you busy? Do you have a few minutes? (and then, only take a few minutes until you clarify that they have more time!) Is there a good time we can talk about xyz? I dont know why Im weird about this, except that once I hired a guy that had no concept of other peoples time. I was okay with it and found ways to deal with it. But when I heard about it from my peers (the management team) I was embarrassed and had to do something about it. Even when I have a call that has been scheduled I usually ask is this still a good time? Who knows what came up, and I want to make sure the other person is going to give me their attention. Respect. Its a good thing and it goes both ways.