How do you politely say no to work on a weekend?

Here’s how to do it:

1. Set good boundaries.
2. Say you’re swamped, if you’re really swamped.
3. Be kind but firm.
4. Politely explain what you’ll be doing instead.
5. Find some small ways to say yes.
6. Explain why you might not be the best fit.
7. Feel good about what you are saying yes to instead.

How do you politely say no to covering a shift?

If you’ve not available, have something on, or are sick, or what have you, just say that, provided it’s reasonable. 2- If necessary, just say, “I’m really sorry, but I’m not free at that time and I really can’t take that shift, can you see if someone else can take it”.

How do you reject a favor politely?

Here are some tips for how to decline a request graciously:

1. Think before you respond. If possible, don’t give your answer immediately.
2. Accentuate the positive.
3. Give a reason when possible—not a fabrication.
4. Be straightforward about the future.
5. Listen to their response.
6. Stand your ground.
7. “No” language examples.

Is it bad to politely decline a request from your boss?

While politely declining a request from your boss can be fraught with tension, making up an excuse or a fake set of circumstances to get you out of the work makes you look bad. And it can come back to bite you. Instead, be honest about your reasoning, and resist the urge to waiver.

Is it harder to say no to your boss?

Nobody wants to be a yes-man (or woman), but that doesn’t make it any easier to say no to your boss. Whether you’re being asked to increase your workload, take on a task that you believe is a bad idea, or work the weekend, how do you tactfully decline?

How do you tell your boss not to worry about deadlines?

Saying ‘don’t worry’ communicates to the boss that you really don’t understand their anxiety about the deadline, which only makes them more anxious. Instead, say something like “I hear you, this Monday noon deadline is mission critical.” Second, it can often be a good idea to clarify where this deadline ranks relative to all your other priorities.

Why does my boss want me to work all weekends?

The most important thing to understand is that requests to work all weekend usually stem from the boss’ anxiety about getting the project or task completed. There is a rarer case in which these requests stem from a boss’ need to bully or intimidate, but I’ll address that in an upcoming article.