As much as this sounds counterintuitive, say no, and stop being a team player.
Petty requests for emails that someone should have are their responsibility. If you think about it, why should your resourcefulness help them complete their job while it blocks your own progress?
Your boss is doling out reviews, he's #1 priority. Everyone else gets "no" and no access to your time without talking to him first.
"Being a team player" is a fluffy way of saying "do other peoples jobs for them". Sure, help people out and don't be a dick.
It does sound like a mess, but this type of mess exists everywhere. When you meld highly technical people with less technical people you will get these scenarios. Before you know it, you will be expected to replace the toner.
One of the main reasons I took a FT job was to become a better team player so in the long scheme of things, I always wanted to make this work out. Obviously it hasn't worked out too well but I think I have learned some critical lessons for my next gig!
Petty requests for emails that someone should have are their responsibility. If you think about it, why should your resourcefulness help them complete their job while it blocks your own progress?
Your boss is doling out reviews, he's #1 priority. Everyone else gets "no" and no access to your time without talking to him first.
"Being a team player" is a fluffy way of saying "do other peoples jobs for them". Sure, help people out and don't be a dick.
It does sound like a mess, but this type of mess exists everywhere. When you meld highly technical people with less technical people you will get these scenarios. Before you know it, you will be expected to replace the toner.