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

• hhh 2y ago
  They absolutely can be. You can push back against your manager.
  • twelve40 2y ago
    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 2y ago
      Use it and get more pushback power plus get caution when manager approaches. Getting labelled get can benefits and negatives.
• watwut 2y 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.