Defining "A Professional Emergency," a Public Service Announcement

Tuesday, August 5, 2014
As most of you know, I spent some years in the United States Navy. I achieved the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer, and during my time in service, I discovered what constitutes a real professional emergency:
The following events do not constitute a professional emergency:
  • A support person is unavailable to attend a customer meeting on an unqualified opportunity.
  • Associates who are not "on call" do not respond to your e:mail/text/call at 2:30 a.m.
  • Your colleague does not respond within 5 minutes of you sending a "priority" e:mail.
  • A requirement for technical support on a project that is due two days after you ask for help.
  • A request for six different proposal options on the same opportunity.
  • Your colleague does not make themselves always available via IM.

This has been a Public Service Announcement brought to you by Hot Chicks Dig Smart Men. 

7 comments:

mom in northern said...

Hee hee
Yep

Anne C. said...

You mean, my poor planning skills do not constitute an emergency for you?
Sacrilege!

Janiece said...

I know. I suck.

The Mechanicky Gal said...

Proper prior palnning prevents piss poor performance!

Janiece said...

Indeed it does, Mechanicky.

That seems not to be a truism in the civilian work force, however.

Anonymous said...

Oh, no kidding about the civilian work force not adopting that truism. Then if you object even if you've got 99 prior emergencies you're dealing with, well, you're not a team player and aren't interested in helping the business succeed.

Jeri said...

Also your UAT requirements change to meet a OMGWTFBBQ gottahaveit last minute idea do not constitute an emergency.