My boss told me my daily check-in emails were too long and to just list the three main things I'm working on.

I started sending bullet points instead of paragraphs and got a 'much better' reply in 15 minutes.

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Honestly, that sounds like a win to me. Some bosses just want the quick facts, not the whole story. Getting a fast "much better" means you fixed the exact thing that was bugging them. I wouldn't overthink it.

gavin6921d ago

My last boss was exactly like that. He would give a ten word reply to a two page report, and at first it felt dismissive. Over time I learned his short "good" meant he trusted me to handle the details. That quick approval is a sign you understand their real priorities without needing a long meeting. It saves everyone time and shows you're on the same page.