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0 pointsdymk1y ago0 comments

A manager asking you to do something is never “just” an optional request

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hhh1y ago· 2 in thread

They absolutely can be. You can push back against your manager.

Still, you'd rather save your push back privileges - which come with a cost - for something actually important and work-related. Not for random crap like that, being put on the spot randomly in a personal way.

ipaddr1y ago

Use it and get more pushback power plus get caution when manager approaches. Getting labelled get can benefits and negatives.

watwut1y ago

I said no to things and world did not ended. You absolutely can say no. If you can't, you need to change the team or job.

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