How many times has someone asked you for something and they needed (or wanted) it done immediately? This could happen at work or at home. How do you deal with it? Check out this blog post from the Bad Language site. Then, come back here & let me know if you found it to be interesting & helpful.
http://www.badlanguage.net/we-need-this-yesterday-how-do-you-react
10 comments:
Sandra H
I found the article to be interesting. I sometimes like a challenge because it gives you the chance to show what you're made of. I've also found that people take advantage of you because they now know what you can do.
I found this piece to be helpful, and interesting. I like the examples he gives of deal breakers that will benefit you; I also understand the reasons for the questions that are given. Constantly dealing with someone who gives you projects at the last minute. Can be very detrimental to you and your health!
SHENEA WALKER
I loved this blog post. The criteria used was very helpful and smart. Making sure you're getting something out of the situation and not being taken advantage of is important.
Melissa Lobsinger
I found this article very interesting. I was put in a rush situation maybe once or twice at work and it worked out in my favor because it was too last minute so the superiors were on my side and not my supervisor's. However, I get rushed at home by the hubby more than anything. He moves like lightening all the time and expects it from me. I like to take the time to smell the roses, he'd rather walk over 'em to get to the next place. He never wins and it's been 11 years, yet he still tries. Poor thing.
CWillis
I found the article beneficial. Doing a rush job sometimes helps one to see his/her true potential. However, it can be disturbing to push to get a task done, only to find out it was not necessary. The suggestion to negotiate is a good idea.
Verona
I like the express "a lack of preparation on your part, does not constitute a emergency on mine". A person character determines how to handle or deal with that person. But in dealing with anybody in any situation, honesty is the best policy. Be up front with the person, and let them know if you are going to meet their dead line. Give them options tell them in order to meet the dead line you may need some help. In the end, it is their decision as to how they want to handle the situation.
Angela
This article is very helpful, when you will have to deal with last minute work,that, it have to be done "yesterday", the author give you a few criteria tips to help you decide whether to accede, and how to handle a negotiation, where you don't want to give something without getting something. I learn a lot here in what questions ask myself before to say yes to that rush work, and what to get in return.
December 01,2009
Roxana Alvarez
That article is very interesting. To me it is a way of testing your habilities to produce your best on a short time notice. You shoud not let the opportunity slip away. Show them what you can do and make sure you are compensated for your effort.After all you only had to abandon all your important projects to concentrate on this "I needed yesterday" project.
Mianta
That article was great!
*Remember to be unemotional about this.
*Find the opportunity. Negotiate for what you want.
*Get something in return.
*Your client’s inefficiency could be your reward.
The last paragraph really sums it up.
Lia Muth
I found the article to be helpful,because people do intend to want thinghs done right away. But for me I like to sat bounderies. I let them know that I am only one person depending on the situation. If you don't set your limits I have found out that people will take advantage of you, if you let them.
April S.
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