I need to vent about the lack of civility these days - especially for some of us in the "service" business. Now, specifically, I am appalled that many people simply do not express any "thank you's" to people who do nice and unexpected acts for them.
Let me be specific. In the career advice business, people ask for specific advice or suggestions about many things related to their job, boss, company, etc. Usually, if they are clients, there is an established relationship that defines fees, meetings, etc. But, when people ask for some "free time" they should always remember some basic rules: be mindful of how much time to expect from the professional and always show appreciation by saying the simple "thank you".
I think for many of us who do pro bono work and are very glad to do so...the "thank you" represents a recognition for the help we are giving. So, the next time someone says they are going to ask a professional to "just meet them for coffee to pick their brain" - suggest that they remember some basic rules we all learned in kindergarten....thank you!
So, thank you for letting me vent...how about you all? Do you have some stories to tell? Let's hear from you. Have a great day!