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Should I run personal errands for my boss?
If you're a person who just can't say no, don't fret. There are professional ways to solve the problem with your boss. It only requires good timing and preparation. Timing Is Everything. Next time your boss tells you to run a personal errand, use the opportunity to raise the subject. But be preparedRead more
If you’re a person who just can’t say no, don’t fret. There are professional ways to solve the problem with your boss. It only requires good timing and preparation.
See lessTiming Is Everything. Next time your boss tells you to run a personal errand, use the opportunity to raise the subject. But be prepared: Keep a list of the work you need to complete in the office and the amount of time each project will take you. Tell your boss: “I’d really like to help you out, because I know you have so much work to get done. I do as well. I need to finish that XYZ report you want by Friday.”
If this backfires and your boss tells you to hand the project off to a colleague, stand firm. Say that in order for the report to be finished properly, you must do it. The key is that you tagged your work deadline to a high-priority project your boss needs completed.