The Art of Speaking Up

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424 | Stop overworking: 4 ways to decline extra work without hurting your reputation

424 | Stop overworking: 4 ways to decline extra work without hurting your reputation13 jul21 min

If you’re overworking in your 9-5 job - you’re probably wondering how you’re supposed to decline extra work without risking your reputation. Getting asked to do extra work creates an inherent tension - say yes, and you end up overworking and risking burnout. Say no, and you risk looking like you’re not a team player.

In today’s episode, I’m teaching you a third, better option to help you stop overworking. I’m teaching you how to decline extra work strategically, in ...