This is the thread where I say things and maybe other people say things too

[FaultyMario]

Just phrase it in business-speak.

[Leon]

Get somebody in your chain of command to tell him to fuck off, as they (the person in your chain of command) doesn't consider this side-task as being something you need to be doing.

[George]

It's not a side-task. It's my job, and I don't mind doing it.

I just can't stand being asked for a "status update" every couple of hours.

First-world problems, indeed. I'll get over it, but this what is bothering me today.

[Cam]

GET BACK TO WORK!

[George]

Well played.

[Alan P]

Constant interruptions delayed the resolution and completion of the assigned task(s), please find enclosed the completed tasks.

[21Kid]

Auto filter ="status update" from "douchebag" = trash bin

[Jason]

I'm toying with the idea of sending a witty "comeback" to a guy who keeps sending me work that must be done (I have no problem with that) and then proceeds to hound me with constant phone calls, emails, and Skype messages (I despise Skype in business) to find out why I haven't finished yet.

I have many people like him sending me stuff and I can't/won't drop everything to do what he wants every time. I think it's worth mentioning that he does not outrank me, nor is he in my chain of command.

I'm looking for something slyly sarcastic that isn't offensive or unprofessional and won't get forwarded to my boss or to Personnel with a complaint - something like "This is done, despite your constant pestering", without saying exactly that. I can't remember ever having someone hound me like this before, so I feel like a beginner in this area.

Anyone have any good ideas (besides the obvious "Don't do this - you will regret it")?

Thanks.

Holy shit, I hate this so much. I've gotten extremely short with some of the people up the food chain from me, they are starting to get the hint... miraculously I'm still employed (and I get good reviews). Most blunt I've gotten with them has been 'It's going well, but the more time I spend answering questions, the longer it'll take', which usually shuts them up.

[drew]

Micro-management. The most frustrating thing every.

I don't play well with that. I know what the fuck I'm doing, so just let me fucking do it.

[Leon]

Totally agree.

Give me task.

Leave me the hell alone.