I know I should love them, and in theory they are a really handy tool. Still, do we need to be so connected that we can't drive home without glancing at our e-mail, or sit through dinner with the family, or have the courtesy to sit through a meeting without e-mailing the guy across the room?
Worse yet is when someone knows you have it. This seems to entitle them to expect instant responses to their requests. I mean come on, you have anytime anywhere access to your e-mail so you can certainly respond RIGHT NOW.
A couple of weeks ago my boss suggested I get one. My work frequently takes me away from my office, and she feels I should have one to keep in touch.
Boss: You need a blackberry
Me: Not really
Boss: You're away from you desk a lot
Me: Yeah, but I make time throughout the day to check my e-mail. Besides, if something requires my immediate attention, doesn't that merit a phone call?
Boss: I suppose
Me: Another thing. I give better customer service when I am focused on my customer... and not my newest e-mail
Me -- to myself: Please. The last time I checked, I set my own priorities -- not some little black box attached to my hip. This is why I will not have one, fire me if you need to, but keep your crackberry.
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