Should You or Should You Not Text Your Boss?

textingCommunication is important no matter at what position you are employed or which field you are working in. Similarly, your method of communication is also important. Yes, we know that texting has become quite common today and to communicate all you need to do is send a text message. But is this always appropriate? That depends on whom you are texting to and the nature of your text.

As far as your boss is concerned, texting is not always a suitable method. We talked to some of the industry experts and they highlighted certain situations in which a text is okay and in which it is not. Here is what they shared with us.

Informing you are sick

So you are sick and cannot go to work? Yes, you have to tell your boss and the sooner you get it done, the better it will be. How should you tell him? As long as your boss has told you texting him about illness is okay, you can do it. If this is not so, then a phone call is a better option. There are exceptions of course. For instance, if you boss is in another time zone, then a message will be better.

Updating about a project

If you have to update your boss about a project, you can email or text him as long as it is not anything major. Today, many bosses are text friendly and will not mind if you send a text in these sorts of circumstances.

Giving a major positive update

Wow, you have just achieved your target or successfully completed a difficult project. Yes, you have to keep your boss in the loop. With a text message? No. Things like these should never be shared with text messages. In fact, even a phone call or an email message is not appropriate in this situation. Schedule a meeting with your boss and then let him know about your great performance.

Asking for a raise

Great, you have been demonstrating an incredible performance and now want a raise. You have put in so much effort, and so you should definitely be rewarded. Once again, texting is not suitable in such a situation, and you will have to do it in person.

So how have you been communicating with your boss? Yes, we know, it is a world where texts have become so common, but once again, they are not always the best way to communicate when it comes to your boss.

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