Do you often get sidelined into random projects or tasks by your boss that aren't always work-related? When does it become power abuse?

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Do you mean not project related or not work related entirely? The second is clearly a no, the first is common.

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Nope… that’s not normal. My boss only gives me tasks related to the job

No work related? Can you expand. If truly not work related that is power abuse for sure!

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