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Workload & overtime
What does it mean when your boss says "It's all hands on deck right now"?
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Real meaning
Someone left, nobody was hired, and the gap is now yours.
Subtext
"Right now" rarely comes with an end date, and the next crunch is usually close behind.
BS index — Heavy spin
68%
Suggested reply
I can pitch in. Roughly how long will this last, and which of my regular tasks can pause meanwhile?
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