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To think it’s inappropriate to call outside of working hours?

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fotevers · 09/10/2024 20:18

I finish at 5pm. I was packing my bag for work and looked at work phone flashing with a missed call from someone in the business. And an email saying they are still available to speak until 6pm.

It’s not even anything critical they are calling about and could be dealt with tomorrow.

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fotevers · 09/10/2024 20:31

Phonicshaskilledmeoff · 09/10/2024 20:27

Not inappropriate to call at all, but you also don’t have to answer.
In a work ‘emergency’ id much rather someone call me with a quick question then have to deal with the aftermath.

It wasn’t an emergency

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fotevers · 09/10/2024 20:31

arthar · 09/10/2024 20:21

They know what time you finish?

Well I’m not online so yes.

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Phonicshaskilledmeoff · 09/10/2024 20:27

Not inappropriate to call at all, but you also don’t have to answer.
In a work ‘emergency’ id much rather someone call me with a quick question then have to deal with the aftermath.

Chowtime · 09/10/2024 20:26

Well if you were packing away and it's 5i think it's ok.

How do they have your number?

TheKeatingFive · 09/10/2024 20:25

Not inappropriate at all to call at that time. Fine not to answer though.

FiveLoadsFourLiftsThreeMeals · 09/10/2024 20:23

MolkosTeenageAngst · 09/10/2024 20:20

It’s fine to call, obviously it’s also fine not to answer though.

This at 6pm.

If they know it's a work phone they'll assume you switch it off when not working. It would be a bit inappropriate to call after about 7pm and before 7am though unless there are different time zones or shifts involved.

arthar · 09/10/2024 20:21

They know what time you finish?

MolkosTeenageAngst · 09/10/2024 20:20

It’s fine to call, obviously it’s also fine not to answer though.

thentheycameforme · 09/10/2024 20:19

It's not massively inappropriate to call at that time but you certainly wouldn't be unreasonable to ignore until tomorrow.

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