The content describes a situation where a junior administrative employee refused their boss's attempt to set them up with one of the boss's colleagues. The author wonders if this refusal was the first sign that their working relationship with the boss was destined to fail.
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The underlying message is that refusing an inappropriate request from a superior, even if it is the right thing to do, can have negative consequences for one's career prospects and working relationship. The power imbalance in the workplace can make it difficult for junior employees to push back against unethical or uncomfortable demands from their superiors without facing repercussions.
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by Michelle A. ... at medium.com 06-13-2024
https://medium.com/thirty-over-fifty/was-my-relationship-with-my-boss-ruined-the-moment-i-said-no-0741e45ba986Deeper Inquiries