I've noticed a communication issue that I have at work:
The other day, I showed up a bit late for work, and told my project manager that I can't keep getting up so early this time of year, due to daylight/sleep cycle issues.
She doesn't object, so I start working later in the day.
Later, she wonders why I'm late again, and I told her that I thought she understood what I was saying earlier.
This happens all the time. I'll say something with clear implications, and people don't catch them.
@thor I don't like when that happens because I start to think that maybe I'm the problem and not everyone else. That's always a little disconcerting.
@Combaticus It feels a little bit like I'm "forgetting the turn signal" in this case, but no one told me I needed a turn signal...
@thor It's so funny how communication works, especially in a work environment. Everyone is there to do "professional" stuff, but at the same time everyone brings their personal issues to the table. They are simply rarely recognized as having a bearing. It's especially tough when it's a superior with personal issues. That's one of the reasons email follow up is so useful Have a verbal convo, then send a confirmation of the agreement via email so there's proof. lol
@Combaticus I feel I haven't encountered enough people who demand that I'm always explicit to feel that this is my problem. On the other hand, this is my employer. She described it as a bit unpredictable, but that's only because she didn't take the "hint"... I mean, it wasn't a hint, it was just a thing I mentioned during a conversation, and I sort of expected her to put two and two together...