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There haven’t been “a lot” of get-out-of-evernote articles lately. There were a couple this past summer when Evernote announced their changes in pricing and access, and now this article. But LH does link to older, relevant articles, which reignites old discussions. That makes it look like there’s a whole lot more…

Here’s the problem, though. There’s no opt-out, except to stop using their service. Had they said “Here’s really cool stuff we can offer, but only if you agree to sharing your data with us. If you don’t want to share your data, that’s fine, but you won’t get these neat-o features”, I don’t think this would have even…

Yes, it’s unwarranted. There’s no excuse for refusing to allow users to opt-out. I’m nuking my account as soon as I find an acceptable replacement.

I’ll bet you’re fun at parties. “Keeping you in my prayers” is not “spewing religion”, nor is it an insult unless you’re one of those assholes that looks for an insult in every comment.

Not always. I’m having a hell of a time getting qualified candidates in for interviews — I give HR my requirements, and if I get back resumes that meet half the minimum requirements, I count myself lucky.

So, I guess “Get up on time without whining” didn’t meet her word count?

Not to go all Grammar Nazi, but who the hell proofread the original article and said “I had less headaches” is OK? It’s FEWER, people, when you’re counting discrete things (like crows, f’rinstance). It’s LESS when you’re talking about a continuous distribution.

“OK Ray, I lined you up; walk straight forward until you get to the piano.” SHUFFLE SHUFFLE THUNK. “Good evening, everyone!”

Anecdotes != data.

Fukken Day-vid. He ruins every-damned-thing.

Yep, and nobody — NOBODY — takes it personally in my experience*. You tender your resignation, sign the NDA, and the HR Generalist hangs out with you while you clear out your desk.

You think companies go from Jekyll to Hyde when they find out you’re leaving, wait until you see what happens when they find out you went to a competitor without being above board with them...

Yep. With that being said, communicating clearly what you need in a response helps you get the response you need. I try to put due dates, etc. in the subject so there’s no misunderstanding.

So... the consensus in the commentary is that these are bad, bad, no-good, very bad ideas.

I told them I wanted a 1/8 size clone and a volcano lair. Got the job, with a starting salary 35% over my original target...

None of those actually help you “tame” your inbox, and at least one of them is entirely counter to that. Dropping greetings, thanks, and closings didn’t do anything about your incoming mail; all out dis it make you sound like an ass that never learned manners. (And hint hint, if adding “hi” and “thanks” to an email…

Hence the follow up email...

Here’s a better way. Don’t rely on email when you need a time-sensitive response. Go talk to Josh, instead.

Do we need a kickstarter to get him enough pillows?