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dymk
on Nov 2, 2024
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A manager asking you to do something is never “just” an optional request
hhh
on Nov 2, 2024
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They absolutely can be. You can push back against your manager.
twelve40
on Nov 2, 2024
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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.
ipaddr
on Nov 2, 2024
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Use it and get more pushback power plus get caution when manager approaches. Getting labelled get can benefits and negatives.
watwut
on Nov 2, 2024
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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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