I think I annoyed him! :(

@edsss17 (4394)
Philippines
January 30, 2012 2:49am CST
I think I'm such an annoying person. I keep talking and asking questions. But, there are also times that I keep quite. I'm worried right now. I think I annoyed my new boss. I keep emailing him and asking questions and etc. Arghh! I'm such an annoying person! I emailed him for an important matter yet he didn't replied yet. He's not like this since I start working for him, he always replied to my emails. But now, he doesn't! I think he find me annoying.. I don't want to be fired! Any ideas or thoughts, guys? Or even advice of what I should do on this attitude of mine. It would be a great help!
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9 responses
@kedves (728)
30 Jan 12
I am not sure whether you are annoying but maybe your boss is just busy or away or some reason did not get or see your email. Do not put pressure on yourself by imagining bad outcomes. :) Just be patient and wiat a response, or if it is an important question then follow it up with a reminder. I am sure he will prefer someone who is not sure to ask questions than someone to make their own decisions and be incorrect and ruin his business. By worrying and asking so many small questions I imagine you are lacking in self confidence but remember he hired you so he must see something in you that he likes and trusts. So trust yourself a little more and have more confidence and as others have mentions try and keep your questions minimal. :) stay safe and good luck :)
@kedves (728)
30 Jan 12
good to hear :) stay positive always and remember never let anyone get you down :)
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
31 Jan 12
Thanks guys! :)
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
30 Jan 12
Aw. Thank you kedves for your words. They are really amazing and it encourages me not to put myself down. Well. He is probably busy as of the moment. He has a lot of business to take care of. (Phew! I should have think of it earlier. Silly me! ) I'll trust myself more and have more confidence.
@ladyfeli (52)
• Malaysia
9 Feb 12
Since you said it is not in is habit to respond late and he as never tell you that you are annoying, Though it is a bit scary but yet need patient,Then i think u should stop panicking or judging yourself but spare him time to reply may be he is busy doing something.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
9 Feb 12
Yes, I need to be careful of my actions next time. I should be a good worker and shouldn't be always asking my boss. I need to act like a professional!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
30 Jan 12
Well, if it seems that your emailing him appears that you really don't know on things being instructed to do, then maybe he is thinking that you are not a good worker. It would be best to apologize and assure him that you are just making sure that the instruction is being carried out well.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
30 Jan 12
Hi SIMPLYD :) Problem solved already. He already replied to all my emails. He said I'm not annoying. He also said its better to ask that to messed up everything. Thank you for your advice anyway, I'll apply better attitude now. I wanna be a professional worker.
@Zer0Stats (1147)
• India
31 Jan 12
If its all work-related then he might be busy doing some other works.Don't panic!He'll reply back once he notices your emails.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
2 Feb 12
He already did! :)
@tatzkie23 (770)
• Philippines
31 Jan 12
I've read the comments here, And it seems that your question is already been answered, and you said that you're already enlighten. As they say, maybe your boss is just to busy to respond to all your emails. So just wait for him to reply. I think you already know what to do, you're a smart girl.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
31 Jan 12
Aww! Thank you for saying that I am a smart girl. This time, I'll take it as a compliment. I won't make myself down from now on for any reasons.
• United States
31 Jan 12
If he use to answer you all the time, maybe he's just busy. I don't think he'll fire you. You never know these days? If I was you, I wouldn't worry to much, because you emailing him often shows you care. If I was you, I would sit back and relax. If he thinks your annoying because you email him about work, he might just have issues with in hisself..
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
31 Jan 12
Haha! :) I'm now fine. I've settle things now between me and my boss. Thanks for the advice though. Its totally great!
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
30 Jan 12
Try to find the answer on your own questions. Show what you are worth. If you just start a new job it's normal to ask questions but at a certain point people expect from you, you will go look for that answer yourself. Also I do think your boss has other things to do as answering your emails first. At least I assume he has. If you don't want to be fired then put your shoulders under it and show that you are able to find answers yourself and solve problems yourself as well. Nobody likes an employee who is not able to do things him/herself and always has to ask first. this tires out.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
30 Jan 12
You have some point too. I should look for an answer myself. Hope that I'll succeed. Still, I'm not perfect, I'm sure I'll make mistakes too. But, as much as possible, I will try to avoid it. Thanks for enlightening me.
@deodavid (4150)
• Philippines
30 Jan 12
edss17, Go to youre boss's office when he is not busy and apologize don't tell him why just do okay then leave and don't be annoying anymore, hell understand it and put you in a position where in consciously you will not think of ever being annoying again.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
30 Jan 12
Problem is that we don't have any office. We only work virtually, over the internet! I'm a virtual assistant and a web freelancer.
@Mashnn (4501)
30 Jan 12
What type of email do you send to your boss off work, are the emails related to work? I would suggest to you to avoid emailing your bosses as much as you can and instead ask him or her those question when you are working.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
30 Jan 12
Yes, its all about work-related. Emailing is our only way to connect. We don't chat and stuffs like that. Just email and only about work!