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Re:Being swamped is normal and not impressive by baq on Wednesday August 03, 2022 @11:39AM (#32333203)
so, say "no", but be polite about it.

if somebody is butthurt because you refused to take on more than you are able to... that's a bad spot to be in no matter if you refuse or not.

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Re:Being swamped is normal and not impressive by tshaddox on Wednesday August 03, 2022 @11:50AM (#32333343)
> if somebody is butthurt because you refused to take on more than you are able to... that's a bad spot to be in no matter if you refuse or not.

Okay, but…if you work a job not for fun but because you need the money, then you’re still better off in the bad spot with a job than the bad spot without a job.

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Re:Being swamped is normal and not impressive by Aeolun on Wednesday August 03, 2022 @12:09PM (#32333570)
You may be better off without a job where you are managed by a 5 year old.

I can understand if this is the first time it happens, but some people still complain about this after 5 years of dealing with the same thing.

At that point it’s their own fault.

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Re:Being swamped is normal and not impressive by tshaddox on Wednesday August 03, 2022 @12:55PM (#32334161)
> You may be better off without a job where you are managed by a 5 year old.

If you happen to have access to free food, shelter, etc. and were only holding a job for fun, then sure!

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Re:Being swamped is normal and not impressive by bluefirebrand on Thursday August 04, 2022 @12:53PM (#32345345)
It isn't that hard to interview and find another job while still working.
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