My coworkers keep using a company-wide email list for their side hustles.
By @tesslol · Work
This week alone I've been solicited for a candle sale, a 'wellness' drink, and an invitation to a cousin's band's show. It's driving me insane, but my manager says it's not a big deal.
The full story
It's a constant stream of 'reply all' messages. Someone will announce they're selling homemade jewelry, and then ten other people reply 'so cute!' or 'how do I order?', burying actual work emails. I brought it up in a team meeting, suggesting we make a separate, opt-in list for this kind of thing. About half the room looked at me like I was a monster. My manager pulled me aside later and said that as long as it's not 'disruptive,' he doesn't see the harm and it's good for morale. I feel like getting 30 notifications about someone's MLM Casserole Party is the definition of disruptive. Am I overreacting to this?
How people voted
- OP Is Right — 34% (16 votes)
- Both Messy — 47% (22 votes)
- OP Is Wrong — 19% (9 votes)
Readers say “Both Messy” (47%) — 47 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@samelol — I'd start replying all and asking if their business permits are up to date. That'll shut it down fast.
@violetlately — A work email address is for work-related business and nothing else.
@mehkay — time to start your own mlm and outsell them all
@maybeitsme — lmao
@hudsonlol — So glad to hear company morale is so high.
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