1 September, Tuesday·the written record
Hossam — putting this in writing so we both have it: hire a Finance Manager, by 1 October. If that date doesn't work, say so now rather than later. One tap below when it's moving.
The message that starts the thread — and the only one that is not a chase.
16 September, Wednesday·50% of the window
Hossam — quick check on hire a Finance Manager: 15 days until the 1st. Where are we? One tap is plenty.
24 September, Thursday·75% of the window
Hossam — quick check on hire a Finance Manager: 7 days until the 1st. Where are we? One tap is plenty.
28 September, Monday·90% of the window
Hossam — quick check on hire a Finance Manager: 3 days until the 1st. Where are we? One tap is plenty.
1 October, Thursday·the day itself
Hossam — hire a Finance Manager is due today (1 October). Where did we land? One tap is plenty.
4 October, Sunday·+3 days
Hossam — hire a Finance Manager was due on 1 October, so we're 3 days past.
6 October, Tuesday·+5 days
Hossam — hire a Finance Manager was due on 1 October, so we're 5 days past.
8 October, Thursday·+7 days
Hossam — hire a Finance Manager was due on 1 October, so we're 7 days past.
15 October, Thursday·+14 days
Hossam — hire a Finance Manager has been open a while now; it was down for 1 October. I'd rather know what's in the way than keep asking for a date. What's blocking it?
From day fourteen the wording softens. The rhythm stays weekly — it never speeds up.
22 October, Thursday·+21 days
The same message, one week later.
29 October, Thursday·+28 days
The same message, one week later.