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One argument against saying "whatever works for you" is that it makes it appear that you don't have anything else important to do. This can lower your status, p
by Umalu 16y ago
One argument against saying "whatever works for you" is that it makes it appear that you don't have anything else important to do. This can lower your status, particularly with alpha male top gun types (VCs, I'm looking at you) whose minds naturally slot people into a pecking order. If you want a hierarchical-thinking person like this to respect you, you have to convey that you too are an important person with important things to do and other important people to see. So consider the context: say "whatever" to your friends but never say "whatever" to status-obsessed people you need to get money from.
- j_baker 16y agoIt's not just VCs and alpha-male top gun types. You're correct about your friends, but I think it's more that they've already determined your place in the pecking order. For instance, how many times have you been in a discussion with another programmer that devolved into "My project is so much cooler than yours"?
- shadowfox 16y ago> For instance, how many times have you been in a discussion with another programmer that devolved into "My project is so much cooler than yours"? Not many actually
- Qz 16y agoYou could always just make up some days you're not available, and then make an 'exception' to fit them into your 'schedule'.