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Workload & overtime

What does it mean when your boss says "We need everyone to go the extra mile"?

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Real meaning

Overtime is coming, and nobody's saying when it ends.

Subtext

"Everyone" includes you, not necessarily the speaker. "Extra" comes with no upper limit.

BS index — Heavy spin

76%

Suggested reply

I'm in. To make it sustainable, how long will this last, how is overtime handled, and what can we pause?

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