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Had to choose between helping a new guy or finishing my own tasks today
I was deep in a data cleanup project around 2 PM when Mark from accounting walked over and asked if I could show him how the new reporting tool works. I figured I could spare 20 minutes (even though my deadline was 4 PM). Turns out, he had a bunch of specific questions about filtering and exporting data, so I ended up spending almost an hour with him. My own stuff got pushed to tomorrow, but he emailed me later saying he got his report done in time for his boss. Has anyone else had to make that call between being helpful and hitting your own targets?
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leow902d ago
That's a tough spot to be in for sure. I've definitely been there where I wanted to help someone out and it ended up costing me my own time. It's great that Mark got his report done, but it sucks that your stuff got pushed back. Sometimes being the helpful person means your own deadlines take a hit, and that's just how it goes in a busy office. Those 20 minutes turning into an hour is the classic trap, you think you're being quick but then the questions just keep coming.
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