How do you handle constant Slack messages from coworkers asking the most ridiculous questions?

It’s like they haven’t taken the time to read existing documentation/search JIRA/Google things. I’m bombarded with many messages everyday, and I’m starting to get frustrated.

Trying to be as helpful as I can, but it’s like c’mon, you haven’t even tried to answer this yourself..🙄

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“Hey, I’m swamped right now but I know there’s a resource on xxxx page.”

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I’d only do this a few times, and then I’d follow up with a “It looks like a lot of the questions you’ve asked are on our _____. The team’s spent a lot of time putting that together and I hope it continues to be a great resource. If there is anything you can’t find there, feel free to ping me and I’m happy to help.”

Don’t become their personal google assistant.

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Usually I just don’t reply lol

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