I was recently on vacation for a week, regularly checking in on things on the "crackberry".
Its a great way to stay in touch, and it let's you respond to high priority situations immediately.
But what about the non-emergency emails that are more than just FYI? How do you make sure that those don't fall through the cracks while you are gone?
You could delete everything that doesn't have to be followed up on. That way your inbox will be neat and tidy when you get back.
But what if your inbox is a little out of control? Or if you are just a packrat with your messages?
A good way to not lose important messages in the clutter is to "file" them right off the blackberry.
While reading a message, hit the "i" key and it will ask which folder you want to file your message in. I like to use a sub folder of the inbox labeled "follow up" - a place I'll be sure to check regularly when I get back into the office. And as an added bonus, the Blackberry is generally smart enough to remember where you filed previous similar email messages (by subject or sender) so you don't have to find the right folder each time if you file a similar message.
And since I don't have to try and remember all of the emails I need to respond to when I get back, I am better able to relax and enjoy my vacation.... Now if only I could stop writing these tips and put the crackberry down.....
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