My boss sometimes asks me to run errands for him during work that have nothing to do with the company. Am I crazy, or is this taking advantage of my position?

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Not only is it taking advantage of you and your position, but it's a HUGE liability for the company. You would actually need to be a pay grade that was Personal Assistant/Administrative Assistant. There are all kinds of insurance and workers comp problems with this. It is a jerk move to do to you, but he can cost that company some serious cash in a lawsuit.

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Totally taking advantage and huge liability!

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My boss used to ask me to do this all the time and at first I really didn't mind it because it got me out of the office and away from my desk. But then it started to interfere with my other work and I realized I really was getting taken advantage of.

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