That part about making things explicit is so important. I have avoided making sure things are clear with bosses in the past, based on a "we can work it out if things go weird" mentality and it has not worked out. Often fundamentally.
Agreed! It’s so hard to build clarity but the minute ambiguity enters the conversation it’s almost always to the detriment of the person with less power. Being specific isn’t a bad thing and having clarity prevents uncomfortable and harmful situations in the future.
You are killing yourself for for a job that would replace you within a week if you dropped dead. Take care of yourself. - Jet Li
That part about making things explicit is so important. I have avoided making sure things are clear with bosses in the past, based on a "we can work it out if things go weird" mentality and it has not worked out. Often fundamentally.
Agreed! It’s so hard to build clarity but the minute ambiguity enters the conversation it’s almost always to the detriment of the person with less power. Being specific isn’t a bad thing and having clarity prevents uncomfortable and harmful situations in the future.