Assuming these are messages from the businesses customers, in what world would it be sane NOT to listen and respond to your customers?
Well it’s because I’m site security , and while technically yes it’s within my scope of employment, that phone should’ve been answered by the previous 2 shifts, or the other security officer working the desk with that phone.
I’m not sure why the boss decided I should do it.
So, protip: at the beginning of your shift, notate the number of voicemails and notify your boss. Clear out the voicemails correctly. Notify your boss.
Keep track of the time stamps from the VM envelopes. This will help your boss identify who isn’t doing their work, and is a “gentle” prompt. It may not happen immediately, but eventually there will be a bulk of data showing that it’s particular people on particular shifts.
Doesn’t help you to raise a fuss about it, but if you handle it and create documentation around it, it will either get resolved or you will be more justified in a decision to look for a new job. Or to ask for a raise/apply for a promotion/whatever.
Very good advice.
I’d like to add that in those 84 new messages there might be a clue to why there are 84 new messages. Better get to it!
Right??
Maybe some context would help explain why being asked to do your job is mildly infuriating.
Even assuming they’re mostly spam, you still need to listen to them in order to sort out which messages are legitimate.
I understand being annoyed by the task, but this is a job that’s justifiable. It’s not some petty make work bullshit (unless these messages have been collecting for months, then they can probably be safely ignored). Either way, it doesn’t seem worthwhile to try and get all petty revenge about the situation.
Put that shit on and break out some Space Cadet my man!
Man that’s a throwback! I managed to find the game for Linux ages ago, absolutely loved it
What’s your hourly rate? Sounds like the easiest day of work ever.
“Do this task for compensation”
“That’s soo much, no”
Wtf are you doing there?
You know what time it is. That’s right. Malicious compliance time!
This right here. You get paid either way. Since its just voice mail, there’s no reason you need to sit in an office for this work. Go to the beach, the mountains, or forest with a second device to turn on some nice music. Bring a cooler with your favorite beverages and a picnic lunch. Kick back with your sunglasses on, and start listening to those Voice Mails.
Boss: “Where have you been for the past 3 days?!”
You: “Doing exactly what you told me to; listening to the voice mails. I even my notes sorted them into categories for you. There is apparently some really diligent people interested in letting us know about our car warranty.”
