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What to text back when your boss says « no rush but i need this today »
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Boss
no rush but i need this today
Softening a deadlineThe real deadline
What they actually meant
The two halves contradict each other and the second half is the real one. No rush is there so it feels reasonable. Treat it as a deadline and confirm the time.
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Replies you can send
Keep it calm
got it, i'll have it over this afternoon
Hold your ground
We'd send this onetoday works if i push the other thing to tomorrow. ok with that?
Change the game
what time do you actually need it by?
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