Asking a Colleague to Cover Your On-Call Shift

8/2/2026beginner

Speakers

You

あなた

Kwame Mensah

バックエンドエンジニア（ガーナ）

この場面について

家族の用事で週末のオンコール当番を代わってもらえないか、海外の同僚に頼む場面

Summary (JP)

あなたは今週末に家族の行事があり、土曜日のオンコール当番を代わってもらえないかガーナ出身のエンジニア、クワメに相談します。クワメは快く引き受けてくれ、代わりに来週プルリクエストのレビューを頼まれます。ちょっとした頼み事とお礼のやり取りを通じて、チームでの助け合いの様子を学びます。

会話

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You:

Hi Kwame, do you have a minute?

Kwame Mensah:

Sure, what's up?

You:

I need to travel this weekend for a family event, and I'm on call on Saturday.

Kwame Mensah:

Oh, I see. Let me check my calendar.

Kwame Mensah:

Yes, I'm free this Saturday. I can cover your shift.

You:

That would be amazing. Thank you so much!

Kwame Mensah:

No problem. Just remind me about any open issues before you leave.

You:

Sure, I'll write a short handoff note tomorrow.

Kwame Mensah:

Sounds good. When is your shift usually the busiest?

You:

Mostly in the morning, when European users start their day.

Kwame Mensah:

Got it. I'll keep an eye on the alerts channel then.

You:

Thanks again. I really owe you one!

Kwame Mensah:

Don't worry about it. We're a team, right?

You:

True! Is there anything I can do for you in return?

Kwame Mensah:

Actually, could you review my pull request next week? I'm a bit behind.

You:

Of course. Send me the link and I'll take a look.

Kwame Mensah:

Thanks! I'll send it on Monday.

You:

Perfect. Have a great weekend, and thanks again for covering me.

Kwame Mensah:

You too! Enjoy the family event.

You:

I will. See you on Monday!

Vocabulary

on call

Meaning: オンコール当番で、緊急対応のために待機している状態

Example: I'm on call this weekend, so I need to keep my phone nearby.

cover someone's shift

Meaning: 誰かの代わりに勤務・当番を引き受ける

Example: Can you cover my shift on Friday night?

handoff note

Meaning: 引き継ぎのためのメモ

Example: I left a handoff note with all the open issues.

keep an eye on

Meaning: ~に気を配る、注意して見ておく

Example: Please keep an eye on the server logs while I'm away.

owe someone one

Meaning: 誰かに借りができる、恩義がある

Example: Thanks for the help, I owe you one!

pull request

Meaning: コードの変更をレビュー・マージしてもらうためのリクエスト（PR）

Example: I opened a pull request for the new login feature.

a bit behind

Meaning: 予定などに少し遅れている

Example: I'm a bit behind on my tasks this week.

alerts channel

Meaning: 通知やアラートが届くチャットチャンネル

Example: Check the alerts channel if something breaks.

Quiz

1. Why does 'You' need someone to cover the Saturday on-call shift?

2. What does Kwame ask for in return?

3. When is the on-call shift usually the busiest, according to the conversation?

4. What will 'You' prepare before leaving?

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