> You have chosen a lose-lose solution. When I go to the store, there is a listed price for an apple. I pay that price, and nothing more. I get an apple, and n

> You have chosen a lose-lose solution. When I go to the store, there is a listed price for an apple. I pay that price, and nothing more. I get an apple, and nothing more. That's not lose-lose. > Turn up on time. Do your job. Do it right. Do whatever is asked of you provided it's lawful, reasonable. This is a totally reasonable transaction. You're not slacking off. You're not failing to do your reasonable duties. You're not showing up 2 hours late, or playing hooky. > Do not one thing more than that. If someone is asking you to do something unreasonable, you should have the freedom to refuse that. It should not be considered a defection or a betrayal. It might not always solve things, but it should be a normal and satisfactory outcome. Again, this is the outcome every time I go to the grocery store