Doing Everyone Else's Job

kept by eddie sep 18

Explores how workers frequently assume responsibilities beyond their official roles, examining causes, impacts on morale, and strategies for managing workload creep in modern workplaces.

Ask for no, don't ask for yes (2022)
Rather than asking for permission, offer colleagues a deadline to veto your planned action, which reduces their cognitive load and keeps projects moving.
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Hire Every Engineer Like You'd Hire a VP
The article argues that engineering hiring should mirror executive searches by defining a ranked scope, leveraging targeted network queries, and prioritizing candidate fit over volume‑based funnels.
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