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Good reminder to say "no" more often.

• sph 2y ago
  My previous boss told me they really appreciated my services (as a consultant) because I was not afraid to say no and push back requests that were not reasonable, or that would require a lot of effort for little benefit. Many employees and especially consultants are OK to waste time and effort as long as they get paid. This is one place where being a lazy bastard that doesn't want to do work unless it is really necessary becomes a valued feature. Work smart not hard.
  • al_borland 2y ago
    Sounds like a good boss. Acknowledging the push back, adjusting, and viewing it as a good thing is not always common.