Inconvenience Store

The Inconvenience Store. When you think about it, we have experienced that place on many occasions.

When one person wants something, it can be an inopportune time, an “inconvenient” time. Maybe we have a pile of work to get through. We have conflicting appointments; values; perception of what is important to us; or we just plain do not want to do it at this time…or ever.

Sometimes at work, it rolls right on down from the top to the bottom of the hierarchy. A while back, my employer asked me about this other pile. Even when he conveyed it was very important to him, what I noticed was what he did not ask me. I have been continually working to transition paperwork and migrating data. My idea of what was important was obviously different than Boss’ ideas. What we had was a failure to communicate – both sides. Because I am in an isolating kind of place, most do not know what I am doing. Does anyone who asks know what is going on in our lives, work or non-work?

What if instead of getting frustrated, angry, disgruntled (please don’t ask for anything else right now!) there is another option that will help smooth the way for more productive work? What if the person would ask for the timeline of when I/you can get that project done? Is there something the other person can do to help move it along? What if it was presented as a cooperative effort?

When people get antsy about a project getting done, it can be for many reasons. I think their plates are too full so getting these issues taken care of would seem to lessen their own stress. Who knows what all the motivations are.

As for when a person is asking for something more personal help, etc., we can see what our schedules are, time permitting, if you want to or not. We all have our views of what is inconvenient for us as well as other people’s inconveniences. Finding out more information of the requests can help us achieve a more peaceful resolution and probably better outcomes.

NOTE: there will be more Inconvenience Store stories and views to follow, occasionally.

PS: I want to welcome new readers to this blog. I appreciate your visits!