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There is a co-worker who has this annoying ringtone of "In the end - Linkin park" and gets about 10 to 15 calls every day. Every time his phone rings I get really annoyed. I feel like I should tell him to keep his phone on vibrate mode but he is new and employed via a third party recruiter. Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project. I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
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There is a co-worker who has this annoying ringtone of "In the end - Linkin park" and gets about 10 to 15 calls every day. Every time his phone rings I get really annoyed. I feel like I should tell him to keep his phone on vibrate mode but he is new and employed via a third party recruiter. Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project. I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
work-environment colleagues ethics concentration
asked 6 hours ago
newguynewguy
1,2321820
How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
6 hours ago
@nvoigt less annoying ringtone but some do keep on vibrate including me.
– newguy
6 hours ago
What a boring song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
That is one old, great, song. But old.
– Sandra K
15 mins ago
add a comment |
There is a co-worker who has this annoying ringtone of "In the end - Linkin park" and gets about 10 to 15 calls every day. Every time his phone rings I get really annoyed. I feel like I should tell him to keep his phone on vibrate mode but he is new and employed via a third party recruiter. Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project. I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
work-environment colleagues ethics concentration
asked 6 hours ago
newguynewguy
1,2321820
There is a co-worker who has this annoying ringtone of "In the end - Linkin park" and gets about 10 to 15 calls every day. Every time his phone rings I get really annoyed. I feel like I should tell him to keep his phone on vibrate mode but he is new and employed via a third party recruiter. Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project. I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
work-environment colleagues ethics concentration
work-environment colleagues ethics concentration
asked 6 hours ago
newguynewguy
1,2321820
asked 6 hours ago
newguynewguy
1,2321820
edited 6 hours ago
newguy
asked 6 hours ago
newguynewguy
1,2321820
asked 6 hours ago
newguynewguy
1,2321820
asked 6 hours ago
newguynewguy
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How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
6 hours ago
@nvoigt less annoying ringtone but some do keep on vibrate including me.
– newguy
6 hours ago
What a boring song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
That is one old, great, song. But old.
– Sandra K
15 mins ago
add a comment |
How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
6 hours ago
@nvoigt less annoying ringtone but some do keep on vibrate including me.
– newguy
6 hours ago
What a boring song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
That is one old, great, song. But old.
– Sandra K
15 mins ago
How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
6 hours ago
How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
6 hours ago
@nvoigt less annoying ringtone but some do keep on vibrate including me.
– newguy
6 hours ago
@nvoigt less annoying ringtone but some do keep on vibrate including me.
– newguy
6 hours ago
What a boring song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
What a boring song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
That is one old, great, song. But old.
– Sandra K
15 mins ago
That is one old, great, song. But old.
– Sandra K
15 mins ago
add a comment |
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Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
Yes, you should.
No need to mention anything specific on the choice of song - just mention that the volume of the ringtone is affecting your concentration at work. Ask him gently to use the phone in a way that does not create distraction and annoyance to other co-workers.
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new[...]
So help him learn the workplace culture by guiding him to the right path.
and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far [...]
You got a problem, you speak up, don't expect others to do your job for you.
and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
Non-issue.
I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
Also a non-issue.
Think of it this way, by letting them know what is right / expected of them, you're setting them off in a right path at the beginning of their career. This will help them in future - so you're being and doing good to them.
answered 6 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k115976
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
6 hours ago
1
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
6 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
6 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
49 mins ago
add a comment |
Ask friendly and non-confrontational.
"Hey, would you mind setting your phone on silent in the office? We
all do this so we don't distract other people when we get a call.
Thanks much, I appreciate it. "
answered 49 mins ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
add a comment |
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Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
Yes, you should.
No need to mention anything specific on the choice of song - just mention that the volume of the ringtone is affecting your concentration at work. Ask him gently to use the phone in a way that does not create distraction and annoyance to other co-workers.
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new[...]
So help him learn the workplace culture by guiding him to the right path.
and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far [...]
You got a problem, you speak up, don't expect others to do your job for you.
and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
Non-issue.
I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
Also a non-issue.
Think of it this way, by letting them know what is right / expected of them, you're setting them off in a right path at the beginning of their career. This will help them in future - so you're being and doing good to them.
answered 6 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k115976
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
6 hours ago
1
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
6 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
6 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
49 mins ago
add a comment |
Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
Yes, you should.
No need to mention anything specific on the choice of song - just mention that the volume of the ringtone is affecting your concentration at work. Ask him gently to use the phone in a way that does not create distraction and annoyance to other co-workers.
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new[...]
So help him learn the workplace culture by guiding him to the right path.
and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far [...]
You got a problem, you speak up, don't expect others to do your job for you.
and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
Non-issue.
I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
Also a non-issue.
Think of it this way, by letting them know what is right / expected of them, you're setting them off in a right path at the beginning of their career. This will help them in future - so you're being and doing good to them.
answered 6 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k115976
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
6 hours ago
1
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
6 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
6 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
49 mins ago
add a comment |
Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
Yes, you should.
No need to mention anything specific on the choice of song - just mention that the volume of the ringtone is affecting your concentration at work. Ask him gently to use the phone in a way that does not create distraction and annoyance to other co-workers.
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new[...]
So help him learn the workplace culture by guiding him to the right path.
and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far [...]
You got a problem, you speak up, don't expect others to do your job for you.
and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
Non-issue.
I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
Also a non-issue.
Think of it this way, by letting them know what is right / expected of them, you're setting them off in a right path at the beginning of their career. This will help them in future - so you're being and doing good to them.
answered 6 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k115976
Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
Yes, you should.
No need to mention anything specific on the choice of song - just mention that the volume of the ringtone is affecting your concentration at work. Ask him gently to use the phone in a way that does not create distraction and annoyance to other co-workers.
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new[...]
So help him learn the workplace culture by guiding him to the right path.
and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far [...]
You got a problem, you speak up, don't expect others to do your job for you.
and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
Non-issue.
I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
Also a non-issue.
Think of it this way, by letting them know what is right / expected of them, you're setting them off in a right path at the beginning of their career. This will help them in future - so you're being and doing good to them.
answered 6 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k115976
edited 6 hours ago
answered 6 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k115976
answered 6 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k115976
answered 6 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k115976
11.6k115976
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
6 hours ago
1
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
6 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
6 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
49 mins ago
add a comment |
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
6 hours ago
1
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
6 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
6 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
49 mins ago
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
6 hours ago
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
6 hours ago
1
1
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
6 hours ago
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
6 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
6 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
6 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
49 mins ago
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
49 mins ago
add a comment |
Ask friendly and non-confrontational.
"Hey, would you mind setting your phone on silent in the office? We
all do this so we don't distract other people when we get a call.
Thanks much, I appreciate it. "
answered 49 mins ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
add a comment |
Ask friendly and non-confrontational.
"Hey, would you mind setting your phone on silent in the office? We
all do this so we don't distract other people when we get a call.
Thanks much, I appreciate it. "
answered 49 mins ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
add a comment |
Ask friendly and non-confrontational.
"Hey, would you mind setting your phone on silent in the office? We
all do this so we don't distract other people when we get a call.
Thanks much, I appreciate it. "
answered 49 mins ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
Ask friendly and non-confrontational.
"Hey, would you mind setting your phone on silent in the office? We
all do this so we don't distract other people when we get a call.
Thanks much, I appreciate it. "
answered 49 mins ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
answered 49 mins ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
answered 49 mins ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
answered 49 mins ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
30.9k86890
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How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
6 hours ago
@nvoigt less annoying ringtone but some do keep on vibrate including me.
– newguy
6 hours ago
What a boring song.
– Fattie
53 mins ago
That is one old, great, song. But old.
– Sandra K
15 mins ago