Does anyone have tips on showing that I’m competent enough to not get fired but not competent enough to give more work to? How does one strike that balance?

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Yeah but only if you meet the requirements and qualifications mentioned by OP

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“I really appreciate you keeping me in mind for this opportunity, however my plate is pretty full right now. Can you help me prioritize my current workload so that I can offload lower priority items to members of the team with availability?”

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This is what prevents promotion & bonuses.

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Well first things first be very strong with your boundaries on time. Have hard cuts at 5 or 6pm and do not respond ever to anything after that time. You can still be seen as competent but unaccommodating to additional demands. Second, do good work but don’t spend the time to make it look pretty or cross the i’s. Your work will still “work” but won’t give them that warm fuzzy feeling. Finally, don’t join any extra business development or go to any events. This is just a job for you.

Good luck you average worker!

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Honestly it’s always gonna be a give and take.

There’s going to be a time that you’ll need coverage, you’ll need someone to pick up your slack, you’ll need someone to jump in and help drive something in the midnight hour.

To have that someone, you’ll need to be that someone.

…Alexa, play ‘Are You That Somebody?’ by Aaliyah 😂

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Aren’t we all looking for that elusive trick?!

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