Comments on: The Power of No at Work http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/the-power-of-no-at-work/ The blog of the free, simple personal finance solution. Track all your spending automatically, find the best deals, save more money. And save the world. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:26:43 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: author wanglili http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/the-power-of-no-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-44725 author wanglili Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:33:16 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=6279#comment-44725 it is good idea to say "No. Because I am working now" it is good idea to say “No. Because I am working now” ]]> By: Conor Neill http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/the-power-of-no-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-39875 Conor Neill Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:03:24 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=6279#comment-39875 There is a feeling that it is selfish to say "no". I dislike when somebody says "yes" to me but has made no judgement about his capacity to deliver on the promise (usually my request will come below his current priorities). It is far better to say "no" clearly to the large majority of requests and be really clear that when you say "yes" you know that you have the time, resources, motivation and discipline required to carry through on your promise. Too many people say "yes" to be "nice" and then fail miserably to deliver on their promise. I am all for a policy of more "no"s. There is a feeling that it is selfish to say “no”. I dislike when somebody says “yes” to me but has made no judgement about his capacity to deliver on the promise (usually my request will come below his current priorities). It is far better to say “no” clearly to the large majority of requests and be really clear that when you say “yes” you know that you have the time, resources, motivation and discipline required to carry through on your promise. Too many people say “yes” to be “nice” and then fail miserably to deliver on their promise. I am all for a policy of more “no”s. ]]> By: Maureen Ennis http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/the-power-of-no-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-39657 Maureen Ennis Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:19:24 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=6279#comment-39657 One of the biggest reasons we can't say no at work, is because we are not conscious of what the no really means. Sometimes it is easier to do the busy work than tackle the important, more strategic work we may not be as comfortable with. If you stay aligned to your goals- what you need to accomplish to earn enough money to take care of your concerns- I think you see more clearly what you must say no to...even if you have to say it to yourself! Maureen Ennis. Seize Tomorrow! www.colemanennis.com/blog One of the biggest reasons we can’t say no at work, is because we are not conscious of what the no really means. Sometimes it is easier to do the busy work than tackle the important, more strategic work we may not be as comfortable with.

If you stay aligned to your goals- what you need to accomplish to earn enough money to take care of your concerns- I think you see more clearly what you must say no to…even if you have to say it to yourself!

Maureen Ennis.
Seize Tomorrow!
http://www.colemanennis.com/blog

]]> By: Chris W. http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/the-power-of-no-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-38509 Chris W. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:15:13 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=6279#comment-38509 Apathy...catch the wave! Apathy…catch the wave! ]]> By: Forex http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/the-power-of-no-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-38151 Forex Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:31:22 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=6279#comment-38151 A great post!!! A great post!!! ]]> By: FinanciallySmartServices http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/the-power-of-no-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-38142 FinanciallySmartServices Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:47:04 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=6279#comment-38142 It is hard to say No because we tends to want to be every way at the same time. Sometimes we need to ask another if he/she can take over because we cannot manage it at that time. There are times where this not saying NO well be a rope around our neck. Thanks for a wonderful article. It is hard to say No because we tends to want to be every way at the same time. Sometimes we need to ask another if he/she can take over because we cannot manage it at that time. There are times where this not saying NO well be a rope around our neck. Thanks for a wonderful article. ]]> By: risby http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/the-power-of-no-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-38125 risby Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:05:42 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=6279#comment-38125 Like Rebecca, I was interested in the article until this line: "That “people are depending on me” feeling goes very deep into what drives us as men — being relied on is important to feeling manly. So, in turn, we want to feel reliable, and that means always jumping in, even when we can’t." It's also what drives us as women. Really clouded my ability to digest the rest of the article. Perhaps commissioning a judicious edit in future? Or posting right at the top that it's a cross-post form a men's magazine? Either would have helped. Like Rebecca, I was interested in the article until this line:
“That “people are depending on me” feeling goes very deep into what drives us as men — being relied on is important to feeling manly. So, in turn, we want to feel reliable, and that means always jumping in, even when we can’t.”

It’s also what drives us as women. Really clouded my ability to digest the rest of the article.

Perhaps commissioning a judicious edit in future? Or posting right at the top that it’s a cross-post form a men’s magazine? Either would have helped.

]]> By: website http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/the-power-of-no-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-38124 website Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:55:49 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=6279#comment-38124 This article appears to masterbatory in nature. Designed for people who want to imagine telling their coworkers off while simultaneously reveling in how valuable their time/effort is. Chances are, the people who take this article to heart are precisely the ones who cannot really afford to say no in a work context. People (who retain employment) dont say "no" at work because instead of implying that you are unable to help, it implies that you are unwilling to help. You do what you can for your co-workers as long as their requests are reasonable. If they are not, you dont say no, you tell them what you can do instead. This article appears to masterbatory in nature. Designed for people who want to imagine telling their coworkers off while simultaneously reveling in how valuable their time/effort is. Chances are, the people who take this article to heart are precisely the ones who cannot really afford to say no in a work context.

People (who retain employment) dont say "no" at work because instead of implying that you are unable to help, it implies that you are unwilling to help. You do what you can for your co-workers as long as their requests are reasonable. If they are not, you dont say no, you tell them what you can do instead.

]]> By: Alyssa Myers http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/the-power-of-no-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-38120 Alyssa Myers Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:17:33 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=6279#comment-38120 I really need to take this to heart. Saying no more often would definitely help my current stress levels. I really need to take this to heart. Saying no more often would definitely help my current stress levels. ]]> By: David@DINKS Finance http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/the-power-of-no-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-38097 David@DINKS Finance Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:43:53 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=6279#comment-38097 Easier said than done. I especially think younger workers are prone to say yes to everything because our career counselors tell us it's the best thing to do. I'm usually willing to take on more responsibility, but it's very very important to make sure you have your own stuff covered first. Easier said than done. I especially think younger workers are prone to say yes to everything because our career counselors tell us it’s the best thing to do. I’m usually willing to take on more responsibility, but it’s very very important to make sure you have your own stuff covered first. ]]>