Clarity

Most misunderstandings between people arise because no one is clear on what is going on. In work or in a relationship, the expectations of each situation need to be clear in order for there to be harmony. I guess that is why contracts exist. Even then, if every point is not detailed, things go awry. This is happening in my office right now. One of the young doctors signed a contract that says she will spend "some of her time" doing marketing and media. Her understanding of the word "some time" is about 5 hours a week. The director's understanding of "some time" is every waking moment. No one is happy and the tension can be felt by everyone. I advised the doctor to sit down with the director and outline point by point, in writing, what her responsibilities are. Until that happens, there will be two unhappy people.