Sidwyn Koh, a Staff Engineer at Meta, shares strategies on how software engineers can politely say 'no' to save time and focus on their most impactful work. He outlines four approaches: Direct, Redirect, Change Their Perspective, and Stonewall. Additional tips include communicating boundaries, involving managers when overwhelmed, setting focus blocks, documenting knowledge, and balancing when to say 'no' and 'yes.' These tactics help manage responsibilities and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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👌 It’s Okay to Say No📣 Shopify (Sponsor)✋ How to Say No💡 Other Useful Tips📖 TL;DR🙏 Thank you to Sidwyn👏 Shout-outs of the week55 Impressions1 Comment