Career Growth Made Easy

When to Say That's Not My Job (#175)

October 09, 2023 Craig Ancel
When to Say That's Not My Job (#175)
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Career Growth Made Easy
When to Say That's Not My Job (#175)
Oct 09, 2023
Craig Ancel

When to Say That's Not My Job
I'm sure at some point or another, we've all felt overwhelmed, overworked, and overstressed at work - to the point where we just want to yell "THAT'S NOT MY JOB!" - but obviously, that would be inappropriate.

You should go out of your way to go above and beyond, always giving 110%, and so on...but is that really true? When is the right time to say, "That's not my job." How do you say it? How can you make this question work in your favor? Tune in!

Chapters
[01:39]
#027: That's Not My Job! Closed Minded Thinking

[03:05]
We're shifting gears to the post-Covid job world. What does it look like? Let me tell you of my recent travel around America.

[04:51]
Think about where you work. What's the environment like? Is it stressful? Toxic? Exciting?

[06:02]
You can use the powers of persuasion and negotiation to make things go your way at work - especially when you're being unfairly overworked.

[08:17]
The idea of multitasking is more a myth than a reality.

[10:45]
Why do companies feel they are short-staffed?

[11:50]
A recent story from one of my students is a perfect example.

[13:52]
Each of us can only do so much - that's why teamwork makes the dream work!

Show Notes

When to Say That's Not My Job
I'm sure at some point or another, we've all felt overwhelmed, overworked, and overstressed at work - to the point where we just want to yell "THAT'S NOT MY JOB!" - but obviously, that would be inappropriate.

You should go out of your way to go above and beyond, always giving 110%, and so on...but is that really true? When is the right time to say, "That's not my job." How do you say it? How can you make this question work in your favor? Tune in!

Chapters
[01:39]
#027: That's Not My Job! Closed Minded Thinking

[03:05]
We're shifting gears to the post-Covid job world. What does it look like? Let me tell you of my recent travel around America.

[04:51]
Think about where you work. What's the environment like? Is it stressful? Toxic? Exciting?

[06:02]
You can use the powers of persuasion and negotiation to make things go your way at work - especially when you're being unfairly overworked.

[08:17]
The idea of multitasking is more a myth than a reality.

[10:45]
Why do companies feel they are short-staffed?

[11:50]
A recent story from one of my students is a perfect example.

[13:52]
Each of us can only do so much - that's why teamwork makes the dream work!