The main difference for me, is that I refuse to use the IM.
I have email for text, I have an office phone for voice, and I have a cell phone for voice & text.
No. I don’t need to keep a separate browser window open just because someone might want to use a different system that does the same thing.
I even set a permanent away message that says “I will never see this, send me an email.” But every now and then I still get an email alert that I have an unread IM from 2 weeks ago.
EDIT: I’m guessing the downvotes are from the people who are still waiting for an IM response. 🤷🏻♂️
I get it but I don’t. If I am on the factory floor and need someone to be where I am the IM is the best way. If I call they could be away from their desk or not in a position to get a phone call. If I email it might not get their attention.
The main difference for me, is that I refuse to use the IM.
I have email for text, I have an office phone for voice, and I have a cell phone for voice & text.
No. I don’t need to keep a separate browser window open just because someone might want to use a different system that does the same thing.
I even set a permanent away message that says “I will never see this, send me an email.” But every now and then I still get an email alert that I have an unread IM from 2 weeks ago.
EDIT: I’m guessing the downvotes are from the people who are still waiting for an IM response. 🤷🏻♂️
I get it but I don’t. If I am on the factory floor and need someone to be where I am the IM is the best way. If I call they could be away from their desk or not in a position to get a phone call. If I email it might not get their attention.
The IMs don’t even go to my phone, just my office computer.