Message #2094

[jadegrniiz]

Honestly?



Everytime I'm asked about a task I feel is inappropriate (for whatever reason), I tend to find a way to make it happen. But, I DO explain that performing such tasks will take away from my regular duties and priorities, and I've found that it usually makes bossie reconsider and give it to someone else.



I lost a job 1 year ago this July because I didn't roll over for my boss. He expected me to be there night and day (7:30A to 7:30P weekdays, and a few hours on Saturdays) because we were overloaded with work... and I said "No, bossie... I have a daughter that absolutely MUST come first, so perhaps we could evaluate the obvious need for a second admin in the office." Sure, there was another admin... but she replaced me! Don't get me wrong... I don't regret it for a minute. But it DOES make me gunshy about saying no.



The only time I'd say NO without even slight hesitation is when the task is against my moral values or is illegal.