The other day, I asked folks on Twitter why it seemed most people used the medium more on weekdays and less on weekends.
The general response was that most people use Twitter for professional reasons and mostly during the week. I also heard that weekends are a time for personal activities and family time.
My biggest question, in response, is why?
Why do we center our life around doing personal/family things ONLY on weekends and doing professional/work things ONLY on weekdays? Who set us up for this and why?
Do you "shut Twitter off" on weekends? Do you only use Twitter weekdays from 9-5 (while at work)?
Would you do the same for your phone, email or texting? Are those totally different?
I'm curious how you use these various communication channels. Let me know below!
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Tim, It doesn't matter what
Tim,
It doesn't matter what day of the week it is or what time of the day it is. Especially being in Real Estate, most clients are thinking of (or at least wanting to talk about) real estate, when they are off of work (ie evenings and weekends). It always amazes me when people compliment me on how quick I respond. It makes me stop and think that if they are impressed by what I deem to be standard business etiquette, then most others must not being doing it. What a shame that such a simple thing can get people more business and they ignore it.
Twitter is a communication tool much like phone, email or text. As a matter of fact you can reach me via the same way you encourage others to connect with you (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, RSS) in the upper right of this page. Bottom line is if you put yourself out on any of these platforms, you should be monitoring them and be ready to respond.
Of course there are times to put in on pause. I do sleep. Movie theaters, church, intimate date, certain social situations with family and/or friends are all places that a response can wait.
Stepping down off the box now.
Great example with real
Great example with real estate, Tim! I think, as you mentioned, that's definitely an industry that has lots happening outside of traditional "work hours". Also great point about monitoring the platforms you put yourself out onto.
I think it all depends on which platforms and channels you prioritize and for which purposes. Thanks for dropping by!
I think this is more a
I think this is more a function of people wanting to make sure they have family/personal time at all. Many have a fear of their professional lives spilling over and taking control of their personal lives, and aren't as comfortable with the blending of the two as some of us may be.
So in that sense, it's comforting to know that there are two days that are set aside for "us" time.
I think that's a great point
I think that's a great point Caleb. For a lot of people and situations, it's important to maintain that distinction between personal and professional. Thanks for the comment!
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