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anonymous
writes:I'm in my late twenties. I run my IM while at work, it's OK with my work provided I get my work done. I usually keep my window minimized to my system tray. Occasionally I notice I have a message, pop open the window, respond, and go back to work.Well my boyfriend (31) will IM me. Sometimes he's in a mood and within two minutes of the first IM will say things like "ill leave ya alone then" and logs offline. I'm often busy working and don't notice in the tiny time window between contact and logout to respond because when I'm at work working my priority is working not watching the icon in my system tray. I do have my priorities right, right?
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reader, celtic_tiger  +, writes (8 May 2010):
 I think that most work places wouldnt allow IM programmes to be used whilst working anyway, regardless of what was going on, as they take time away from the job. I know my Boss would think it was very rude if I had that going on while I was supposed to be working!!
It can be annoying when someone is "available" and then doesnt respond quickly, you feel like you are being ignored, which often isnt the case, but that is how it feels from the other side. He is over reacting tho.
My advice - turn off the IM while you are at work, and then you wont have any more problems.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 May 2010): He sounds as if he has a little too much time on his hands. Turn off your IM until you are free to chat. That will avoid problems with trying to work and socialise at the same time x
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reader, Brunel  +, writes (8 May 2010):
Tell the big jesse to get lost. Clearly he is possessive jealous and immature for his age! I am not sure that you should not be looking for a more meaningful relationship?
Before you react to this just think are you really content with nhim?
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 May 2010): It is not proper business etiquette to appear "available" in your IM when you are actually busy. It is recommended that you set your status as "Busy" etc if you are really working.
Also even if he is in a "mood" as you claim, his reaction is pretty normal I guess...although I'm also not sure if there was even a "mood" occurring here.
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