How do you handle vague assignments that lead to wasted time? You know, when you get something like "code a driver for this widget," only to learn after putting hours of work into it that there were specific formats or styles you should've used, so you have to redo everything. It feels like a hassle to even ask for those details upfront, like I'm bothering someone. Am I just overthinking things by wanting clear instructions from the beginning?

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I had a manager who always wanted things done in very specific ways, which is fine, but they were never proactive with sharing those specifications beforehand, just after everything was done. Now, I eventually got to the point where I would ask the silly questions and for details because I was tired of redoing things. If you feel like it’s a constant occurrence, it might be worthwhile to have some clarification before.

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