Message #75726

[JessW]

Also, don't forget that if it is extremely urgent, ask them nicely (in a completely naive way) why they were wasting time asking for you to do it when they could so easily have done it by then - of course, you have to be very brave and get used to a period of time where you get snide looks/comments, at least until they get the message and stop taking advantage of you.

If you are part of a team, then that means they should be doing their share and not expecting you to do their work too, but at the same time realise that you are employed to do your work too and that has to take priority to their opportunist skiving!

Whatever you do should be decisive and to fit your situation (which only you know!).  Practice saying NO to yourself in front of a mirror if it helps!

Just a thought on a sunny Sunday evening (for a change!)

Jess