"Can't be everything to everyone"- advice I often hear
It is hard not to want to please people. I have a hard time saying no. Even though I know I should say more no more often than yes, it is usually the other way around.
The other day I had approved overtime for a group that was working for me. This was after I had turned it down. I was swayed my their second request and I changed my mind.
However, by my supervisors in the field I was told that the work did not get done. I went to inspect and it sure did not.
Not only was I paying for OT but the work did not get completed. So I went back and pulled back my approval.
I had to do that. Just because I approved after being presented with a plea did not mean that I approved no work to be done and for me to pay for it. This was not acceptable.
Today's question is:
"Have you ever cancelled your approval?"
It is hard not to want to please people. I have a hard time saying no. Even though I know I should say more no more often than yes, it is usually the other way around.
The other day I had approved overtime for a group that was working for me. This was after I had turned it down. I was swayed my their second request and I changed my mind.
However, by my supervisors in the field I was told that the work did not get done. I went to inspect and it sure did not.
Not only was I paying for OT but the work did not get completed. So I went back and pulled back my approval.
I had to do that. Just because I approved after being presented with a plea did not mean that I approved no work to be done and for me to pay for it. This was not acceptable.
Today's question is:
"Have you ever cancelled your approval?"
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