Hi there,
I'm quite new to Mumsnet so sorry for any breaches of etiquette in advance.
I know this is not huge in the grand scheme of things, but I work in a small office where quite often I'm left to "man the fort" as it were. Because the team spend so much time out of the office, I end up dealing with all the administration and answering phones.
Luckily, we don't get a great number of calls as people go straight to mobiles now. However, I have been told by my boss (who is also in charge of this office) that I need to transfer the office's phones to another office and send an e-mail to EVERYONE at the company to let them know that I have left my desk.
Obviously, I find it very embarrasing having to tell everyone when I have to go to the loo (especially at "that time of the month") and forward phones elsewhere.
I have been cheeky so far i.e. if someone mentions that there was no pickup, I say that "oh, I must have been on the other line, I'm sorry I didn't reach you in time" but seriously, where do I stand on this?
Thanks and I would be grateful for any advice. Thanks.