When somebody says “get something to me by Monday” what does that mean to you?

a) before Monday/first thing Monday morning
b) before COB Monday
c) anytime Monday
d) before Tuesday

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If I’m busy, I get it to them before midnight on Monday. If they wanted to review at a specific time on Monday, they would have given me a more specific deadline. How else am I suppose to prioritize the last minute Friday requests, which are all for Monday?

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When I tell people this I mean anytime Monday. If I need something sooner, I’d preface it with first thing Monday morning or COB Monday. Everyone knows I’ll consider them late if I don’t get something by the time I specified. A lot of times people who set deadlines aren’t clear—which is annoying. I always am clear about stuff like this, and people know that. To me that is very important.

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By Monday = Monday during the workday, preferably the morning. Although I am usually told if something is needed Monday AM

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Same

Monday morning or before

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Early Monday afternoon.

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Monday morning at the latest - but preferably over the weekend.

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e) I’d ask if they want it by Monday morning or end of day

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C

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I do usually give them an anticipated time in my response depending on my workload (i.e., Monday morning, late Monday evening, etc.) and will ask if that works for them

Wednesday.

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Let this thread be a notice to all people assigning work: BE SPECIFIC, or your request is open to interpretation.

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A

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I didn’t expect so many overachievers lol ( jk )

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Which Monday?

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B

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C

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By Sunday evening

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(a) but depends who’s asking

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B

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B

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Ask them?

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