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Unwelcome migration to Gmail - What a mess in Outlook for Windows
OK, so yesterday I migrated my mailbox to Google, pretty much under duress (I mean what choice do we have? I've avoided Google all these years to be forced into it by Telus). I lost a full day to get...
An e-mail migration such as this is a fairly extensive undertaking. On the positive side, you should be glad to be rid of Outlook. Have not used it for years. I also have a Mac but use Apple mail. I worked at a large University that did an e-mail migration from Outlook to Gmail. Lots of complaints before and during migration but after the fact, there was no further mention. Gmail is a great interface so it is clear why so many people and companies are going to it. I don't think that you can fault TELUS for date synchronization of your old e-mails. I mean what do you expect them to do? It does not sound like you are familiar with the Gmail platform and those that have not used it before, I would expect have some issues over those who have previous experience. Gmail does offer options for sorting your e-mail. If possible, try and touch base with someone familiar with the platform.
I certainly sympathize with the issue of being forced to switch email systems. And the sad part is that all Telus really offers is the ability to keep your Telus email address. The rest of it is the same as just getting a free email account from Google.
That said you may want to consider some features of Gmail may be of benefit to your business. One is the ability of being able to Create Rules to automatically handle your Inmail. Also remember that Labels in Gmail are different than typical folders, in that multiple Labels can be put on one email.
