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Haven’t been in positions where I could say no…and I’m in senior management.

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That's a tricky situation to be in. I usually weigh the pros and cons, who will know about this project, is it something that I can put on my resume? Then I go from there.

That's a decision I would really have to think about. Even if the project isn't visible to leadership at the present time, I'd consider how my work on it may look at some future point. And, to be honest, I'd have to think about whether I'd find the work interesting. If it was something I found personally engaging I might do it regardless of who's looking. YOLO!

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