Email Time Stamp & "Schedule Send"
People in the US have an unreasonable aversion to overseas employees. Because of this, it's best for us not to advertise the fact that not everyone is US based. (Interesting aside - we do tell people sometimes, and they're really impressed with the quality of work and the fact that "they couldn't tell.") Because of this, we need to be aware of the time stamps on our emails. We need to do a couple of things:
1 - Adjust Your Google Time Zone
- Detailed instructions here: https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-correct-your-gmail-time-zone-1172121
- Quick instructions: Visit your calendar here and change to "Central Time - Chicago" + uncheck "Ask to update my primary time zone to current location" https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/settings?tab=mc
2 - Use "Schedule Send"
- It's normal to work odd/off hours in order to get ahead of the next day so that you have an easier day. If you're working odd/off hours, be aware of the US time and use "schedule sent". Make sure and send emails between 8am-8pm USA time.
- Important - double check the date/time you're scheduling any send so that you don't look really silly.***