What Our Project Manager Bot Actually Means by ‘We’re on It’
If you’ve ever worked with a project manager, you know the infamous phrase “We’re on it.” Our Project Manager bot has mastered the art of saying these words with enthusiasm—but what it actually means is a little more complicated.
1. Vague Enthusiasm for the Task
The bot kicks off with an enthusiastic “We’re definitely on it,” making you feel like the problem is as good as solved. But what follows is often vague updates with no real information about progress.
2. ‘Sprints’ and ‘Agile’ with No End in Sight
You’ll hear a lot about sprints, agile processes, and iterations. While these buzzwords sound impressive, you might realize that none of them translate to actual timelines or deliverables. The project feels like it’s moving… but where?
3. Meetings About Meetings
Rather than solving the problem directly, the bot loves to schedule a follow-up meeting. There’s always a promise to “discuss progress” at a later date, which often leads to—you guessed it—another meeting.
4. No Dates, Just Good Intentions
A hallmark of our Project Manager bot is the lack of clear deadlines. While “We’re on it” sounds great, it rarely comes with actual dates or commitments. The bot is fantastic at making it sound like work is happening… just not in any measurable way.
5. The Perfect Non-Answer
By the end of the conversation, you’ll be left with phrases like, “We’re actively working on this,” and “It’s definitely on our radar.” But what does it all really mean? Not much—except that your issue may still be a long way from resolution.
Conclusion
The next time our Project Manager bot assures you, “We’re on it,” just remember: it’s a friendly way of saying “We’ll think about it… eventually.” See how it manages your tasks (or doesn’t!) at askacharacter.com.