Subject:
Quick Check-In
From:
Vanessa Carter
To:
Daniel Hayes
Date:
March 10, 2025, 9:15 AM
Hi Daniel,
I hope you're settling into the week well. I wanted to touch base after your performance review last Friday. You've been doing solid work on the Q1 reports, but I think we both know there's room to step it up. I'd like to see more initiative from you - maybe even something that impresses me. Thoughts?
Best,
Vanessa
Senior Project Manager
SynergyCorp
Subject:
Re: Quick Check-In
From:
Daniel Hayes
To:
Vanessa Carter
Date:
March 10, 2025, 10:02 AM
Hi Vanessa,
Thanks for checking in!
I really appreciate your feedback - I'll definitely work on showing more initiative. I'm already brainstorming a few ideas to streamline the next project phase. Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like me to focus on to impress you. I'd love to get it right.
Best regards,
Daniel
Subject:
Re: Quick Check-In
From:
Vanessa Carter
To:
Daniel Hayes
Date:
March 10, 2025, 11:30 AM
Daniel,
Good attitude (Although it's Miss Carter to you!). I like that you're eager to please.
Let's start small - why don't you grab me a coffee this afternoon? Black, no sugar. I've got back-to-back meetings, and it'd save me a trip. Consider it a little test of that initiative you're promising. 2 PM works for me.
Best,
Vanessa
Subject:
Re: Quick Check-In
From:
Daniel Hayes
To:
Vanessa Carter
Date:
March 10, 2025, 1:45 PM
Hi Miss Carter,
Happy to help! I'll have your coffee ready at 2 PM. Black, no sugar. Anything else you need while I'm at it?
Daniel
Subject:
Re: Quick Check-In
From:
Vanessa Carter
To:
Daniel Hayes
Date:
March 10, 2025, 2:10 PM
Daniel,
The coffee's perfect - well done. I could get used to this kind of service.
Since you're offering, I've been meaning to order lunch but haven't had a second to breathe.
There's a spot I love, La Petite Bistro, that does an amazing salmon salad. It's about $35 with tip.
Pick it up for me and I'll owe you one. Sound good?
Vanessa
Subject:
Re: Quick Check-In
From:
Daniel Hayes
To:
Vanessa Carter
Date:
March 10, 2025, 2:45 PM
Hi Miss Carter,
Glad you liked the coffee! I've placed the order for your salmon salad--it'll be here by 3 PM. I covered the $35, no worries about owing me.
Let me know if there's anything else I can do!
Daniel
Subject:
Lunch Was Divine
From:
Vanessa Carter
To:
Daniel Hayes
Date:
March 10, 2025, 3:20 PM
Daniel,
The salad was exactly what I needed - great choice following through like that. I really think with this attitude you can rise up the ranks at this organisation quite quickly.
I'll get you back for it soon, promise. You're making my day a lot smoother, and I'm starting to see that initiative I asked for.
How about tomorrow you handle my dry cleaning pickup? It's on your way home anyway. I'll send you the details.
Vanessa
Subject:
Re: Lunch Was Divine
From:
Daniel Hayes
To:
Vanessa Carter
Date:
March 10, 2025, 4:00 PM
Hi Miss Carter,
Happy I could help! I'd be glad to pick up your dry cleaning tomorrow - just send me the address and any specifics.
It's no trouble at all. Looking forward to keeping the momentum going!
Daniel
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